Best Basement Dehumidifiers by Rated Area

Qualifies if: A portable or crawl space dehumidifier rated for 1,500 square feet or more.
Ranked by: Rated room size (highest first)
Shown: The top 8 of 63 products in our catalog that meet the rule.

#1 · Rated room size: 7500 square feet

Tank: 158 pints. Rated for: 7500 square feet. Needs regular cleaning to stay hygienic.

#2 · Rated room size: 7500 square feet

Tank: 155 pints. Rated for: 7500 square feet. Needs regular cleaning to stay hygienic.

#3 · Rated room size: 7000 square feet

Removes: 50 pints per day. Bucket: 1.6 gallons. Rated for: 7000 square feet. Needs regular cleaning to stay hygienic.

#4 · Rated room size: 7000 square feet

Tank: 150 pints. Removes: 70 pints per day. Bucket: 1.85 gallons. Rated for: 7000 square feet. Needs regular cleaning to stay hygienic.

#5 · Rated room size: 6500 square feet

Tank: 120 pints. Bucket: 1.06 gallons. Rated for: 6500 square feet. Needs regular cleaning to stay hygienic.

#6 · Rated room size: 6500 square feet

Tank: 125 pints. Rated for: 6500 square feet. Needs regular cleaning to stay hygienic.

#7 · Rated room size: 6000 square feet

Removes: 40 pints per day. Bucket: 1.6 gallons. Rated for: 6000 square feet. Needs regular cleaning to stay hygienic.

#8 · Rated room size: 6000 square feet

Tank: 120 pints. Bucket: 1.24 gallons. Rated for: 6000 square feet. Needs regular cleaning to stay hygienic.

How to choose between them

Basements are cool, and older refrigerant units ice up below about 65 degrees; look for auto-defrost or a low-temperature rating.

Run a hose to a floor drain or buy a unit with a pump so it can run without emptying a bucket.

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