Best Small Dehumidifiers for Bedrooms and Apartments

Qualifies if: A portable or compact dehumidifier rated for less than 1,500 square feet.
Ranked by: Rated area (lowest first)
Shown: The top 8 of 15 products in our catalog that meet the rule.

#1 · Rated area: 110 square feet

Removes: 0.3 liters per day. Bucket: 27 fluid ounces. Rated for: 110 square feet. Needs regular cleaning to stay hygienic.

#2 · Rated area: 122 square feet

Removes: 0.23 liters per day. Bucket: 1 pints. Rated for: 122 square feet. Needs regular cleaning to stay hygienic.

#3 · Rated area: 133 square feet

Removes: 0.28 liters per day. Bucket: 30 fluid ounces. Rated for: 133 square feet. Needs regular cleaning to stay hygienic.

#4 · Rated area: 160 square feet

Removes: 0.59 liters per day. Bucket: 1.5 liters. Rated for: 160 square feet. Needs regular cleaning to stay hygienic.

#5 · Rated area: 200 square feet

Removes: 0.75 liters per day. Bucket: 1000 ml. Rated for: 200 square feet. Needs regular cleaning to stay hygienic.

#6 · Rated area: 215 square feet

Removes: 0.25 liters per day. Bucket: 17 fluid ounces. Rated for: 215 square feet. Needs regular cleaning to stay hygienic.

#7 · Rated area: 250 square feet

Removes: 50 pints per day. Bucket: 0.58 gallons. Rated for: 250 square feet. Needs regular cleaning to stay hygienic.

#8 · Rated area: 400 sq ft

Removes: 22.6 pints/day. Bucket: 13.6 pints. Rated for: 400 sq ft. Needs regular cleaning to stay hygienic.

How to choose between them

In a bedroom, noise matters as much as capacity; a unit sized for the room can run on its quiet fan setting.

Set the humidistat to 45 to 50 percent; lower dries skin and wastes power.

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