Best Dehumidifiers of 2024 – Consumer Reports

Today’s best dehumidifiers are reasonably quiet and quite energy-efficient, too, so they won’t disturb your conversations or jack up your electric bill.

So which dehumidifier is best for you? Below are six models with capacities ranging from about 20 pints to 50 pints per day. All score high enough to earn our recommendation. The single picks in the large- and medium-capacity categories have a substantial lead over the rest of the pack; that’s why there’s only one suggestion in this roundup for each of those categories. As you shop, consult our buying guide to learn more about the various options. CR members with digital access can also view our dehumidifier ratings. 

As a general rule, our testers suggest that you consider buying a dehumidifier with a somewhat larger capacity than you might need. It will dry your room faster, and you won’t have to empty the tank as often.

That said, understand that dehumidifiers are designed to make a damp space comfortable, not to dry a space with puddles on the floor or a carpet that’s so saturated it squishes when you walk on it. For serious rain and flooding issues, there are additional steps to take to manage the problem. (See “Even Great Humidifiers Have Limitations,” below.) Once you’ve implemented those, a dehumidifier can help you finish the job.

Read our sizing guide for detailed information about selecting the right dehumidifier for your space.