The best dehumidifiers to use if you have a small room or apartment
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Brands like Midea, Pure Enrichment and Eva-Dry have dehumidifiers with features fitting for small rooms. Staples; Home Depot; Amazon In this article Our top picks The best dehumidifiers for small rooms What does a dehumidifier do? How I picked the best dehumidifiers for small rooms How to shop for dehumidifiers for small rooms Frequently asked questions Meet our appliance experts Why trust NBC Selected? See 5 More As someone from Florida, I’m more than familiar with what an overload of humidity feels like, and how unbearable it can be at times. And when you step indoors, you don’t want that humid feeling to follow you. A dehumidifier made for small rooms can help you avoid having that sticky, muggy air lingering in your space, whether you live in a cozy (read: little) house or apartment .
While a humidifier provides health benefits by increasing levels of humidity, a dehumidifier reduces moisture in the air, which can also be comforting, depending on things like the weather or if you’re feeling ill. But not all dehumidifiers have the same efficacy in every room — some are meant for large homes and others are best suited for small areas. Plus, if you don’t need a large appliance, you may not want to pay the large price that typically comes with one.
To find the best dehumidifiers for small rooms, I talked to multiple home appliance experts, including ones from Ace Hardware and Midea , for their guidance on what features to consider in each and for their product recommendations, which I talk more about below.
Best overall dehumidifier Pro Breeze Dehumidifier $undefined $44.99 Home Depot Learn more Best budget dehumidifier Sanvinder Dehumidifier for Home $28.52 $31.69 Amazon Learn more Best splurge Midea Cube 20-Pint Dehumidifier $undefined $199.00 Amazon Learn more Best portable dehumidifier Eva-Dry Mini Dehumidifier $14.97 $24.95 Amazon Learn more See 1 More Related selected selected How to clean a humidifier and prevent it from growing mold Want more from NBC Selected? Sign up for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter.
Below are a few top-rated dehumidifiers that are fit for small rooms. Each one has a four-star average rating from 500 reviews or more on Amazon or at least 100 reviews at another retailer, with many from brands we’ve covered before. I also include information about water tank capacity and other specifications in the “What to know” menu, and expound on why these features are important further below.
$ 44.99 Home Depot What to know Type: thermoelectric | Capacity: 16 oz. | Additional features: LED light, auto shut-off | Square feet: 150 | Dimensions: 8.6 x 6 x 5 in. What we like Has an LED light Quiet Auto-off feature Something to note Works up to 150 sq. ft. This dehumidifier is perfect for small bedrooms as well as bathrooms, basements and more. The water tank has a capacity of up to 16 ounces and it can remove up to 9 ounces of moisture a day, according to the brand. It also has an auto shut-off feature that activates when it’s reached maximum capacity. It helps get rid of condensation, prevents mold growth and stops musty odors caused by too much moisture in the air. It’s also available in a larger size with a larger bucket capacity.
$ 28.52 $ 31.69 Amazon Now 10% off What to know Type: thermoelectric | Capacity: 25 ounces | Additional features: built-in changeable light, auto shut-off | Square feet: 285 | Dimensions: 5 x 5 x 8.3 inches What we like Has a multicolor light Quiet Works for campers and RVs Something to note Must clean regularly This dehumidifier is best suited for rooms or small apartments just under 30 square feet. It removes up to 16 ounces of water a day, which is significant for a small room, and makes only 35 decibels of sound, so it’s relatively quiet — people who bought the dehumidifier say they love how quiet it is. It has a built-in multi-color light, plus, shoppers say they enjoy how small it is; and one even says that they use it for their camper .
$ 199.00 Amazon $ 199.99 Midea What to know Type: refrigerant | Capacity: 3.2 gallons | Additional features: works with WiFi, energy efficient | Square feet: up to 1,500 sq. ft. | Dimensions: 13.5 x 13.5 x 23.19 in. What we like Energy Star certified Has wheels Smart features Something to note Expensive If you want one dehumidifier for your entire small home instead of having several for separate rooms, this one from Midea would be a great option. It’s a refrigerant dehumidifier instead of a thermoelectric model, meaning it uses a compressor to convert humid air into moisture that it then collects in a water tank. It holds up to 3 gallons of water and works for up to 1,500 square feet, so it would work well in a small apartment or large basement. The wheeled appliance has smart features and app compatibility, so it works with Amazon Alexa. It also has a handle on the side, so it’s easy to move from its spot when it’s time to empty it.
$ 14.97 $ 24.95 Amazon Now 40% off $ 22.99 Ace Hardware $ 19.72 $ 22.30 Walmart Now 12% off What to know Type: desiccant | Capacity: 6 ounces | Additional features: has silica gel beads that change color, has a hook | Dimensions: 6.25 x 1.25 x 4.75 in. What we like Portable Helps prevent mildew Plug-in design Something to note Only for up to 330 cubic feet This small portable dehumidifier from Eva-Dry works differently than all of the options above — it’s a plug in device that has beads made from silica gel (instead of a water tank) that change color as the device absorbs moisture from the air. When it changes from orange to green, you have to recharge it using the collapsible plug on the side. It works for rooms up to 330 square feet (less than 50 square feet), such as a walk-in closet or trailer, and it works for up to 30 days at a time and collects about 4 to 6 ounces of water before having to be…
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