Dehumidifiers: Reviews

Updated July 2011
Dehumidifiers remove excess moisture from the air — think about your basements, crawlspaces and small storage areas or if you home doesn't have air-conditioning. When indoor humidity levels reach over above 50 percent, the environment feel uncomfortable and can cause mold and mildew to grow. After analyzing user and expert reviews, the ConsumerSearch editors deemed the below models can help keep the humidity in your home at the 30 and 40 percent recommended by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
 

Best basement dehumidifier

Danby DDR7009REE *Est. $250 Compare Prices

Good Housekeeping: Editors at Good Housekeeping magazine evaluate numerous dehumidifiers on effectiveness, ease of use and other factors.

AchooAllergy.com: AchooAllergy.com sells several brands of dehumidifiers.

AllergyBuyersClub.com: AllergyBuyersClub.com is an online seller of allergy products, including dehumidifiers.

ENERGYSTAR.gov: This website lists all dehumidifiers that are Energy Star-qualified, which means they meet the standards of energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Danby DDR7009REE has an energy consumption factor of 1.8, which qualifies it for the Energy Star label.

Sylvane.com: Sylvane.com sells numerous models of dehumidifiers, including the Danby DDR7009REE. It receives an overall rating of 4.5 stars from more than 60 owners.

AJMadison.com: The Danby DDR7009REE is the top humidifier at AJMadison.com.

Amazon.com: The Danby DDR7009REE receives just an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 from 37 owners at Amazon.com.

Dehumidifier for living areas

Frigidaire FAD704TDP *Est. $230 Compare Prices

Good Housekeeping: Editors at Good Housekeeping recommend the Frigidaire FAD704TDP and 10 other dehumidifiers with a 50-pint capacity or greater.

ENERGYSTAR.gov: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) measures dehumidifier efficiency in liters of water removed per kilowatt-hour of energy consumed.

ConsumerReports.org: ConsumerReports.org editors evaluate the 70-pint Frigidaire LAD704TDL (sold only at Lowes.com), rather than the Frigidaire FAD704TDP, among seven models with a 65- to 70-pint capacity.

AllergyBuyersClub.com: AllergyBuyersClub.com sells a variety of allergy-related products, including dehumidifiers.

Amazon.com: The Frigidaire FAD704TDP is the top dehumidifier in owner reviews at Amazon.com.

ABT.com: The Frigidaire FAD704TDP is one of the top two dehumidifiers in owner reviews at ABT.com.

Dehumidifier for crawlspaces

Santa Fe Compact Dehumidifier *Est. $1,110 Compare Prices

ENERGYSTAR.gov: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) measures dehumidifier efficiency in liters of water removed per kilowatt-hour of energy consumed.

AllergyBuyersClub.com: Editors at AllergyBuyerClub.com give the Santa Fe Compact a 5-star rating for its "sturdy metal construction" and superior filtration that traps mold spores down to a micron.

DehumidifierExperts.com: This online retailer sells high-end dehumidifiers by Santa Fe and Aprilaire.

Sylvane.com: Sylvane.com sells dehumidifiers among its product line of air products.

Mini dehumidifier for small storage areas

Eva-Dry Renewable Mini Dehumidifier E-333 *Est. $25 Compare Prices

Amazon.com: Nearly 90 owner reviews give the Eva-Dry Renewable Mini Dehumidifier E-333 an average rating of 4 stars out of 5, which is quite high by dehumidifier standards at Amazon.com.

Ace Hardware.com: We only found a handful of reviews for the Eva-Dry Renewable Mini Dehumidifier E-333 at AceHardware.com.

Dehumidifiers Runners Up:

DeLonghi DD50P *Est. $260

4 picks by top review sites.

Kenmore Elite 90701 *Est. $300

3 picks by top review sites.

GE ADER65LP *Est. $250

3 picks by top review sites.

Santa Fe Classic *Est. $1,450

3 picks by top review sites.

Frigidaire FAD504TDD *Est. $200

2 picks including: Amazon.com, ENERGYSTAR.gov…

     
   
 
 
 
     
   
 
 
 
     
 
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Santa Fe Whole Basement Dehumidifiers
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Frigidaire 50-Pint Dehumidifier, FAD504TDD
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Eva-dry E-500 Renewable Wireless Mini Dehumidifer
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