Why it matters
The ALORAIR Fi 198 Dehumidifier is a crawl space and basement dehumidifier, rated for 2600 square feet and removing up to 90 pints per day a day.
Aim for 40 to 60 percent relative humidity indoors: drier air irritates airways and skin, wetter air feeds dust mites and mold.
The listing names app control.
Its rated area of 2,600 square feet is below the middle of the range we cover: 46 of the 99 dehumidifiers with a stated figure come in lower, and the range runs from 110 square feet to 7,500 square feet.
Price-wise it sat in the dearest third of the 25 basement / crawlspace models we cover when we checked; the button shows today's price.
It qualifies for our lists Best Dehumidifiers for Basements, Best Crawl Space Dehumidifiers, where it is ranked against every model that meets the same rule.
Compared with the ALORAIR Pump 1300 Dehumidifier: rated room size 2600 square feet here vs 1300 square feet.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Good fit if
- Sealed crawl spaces and damp basements
- Owners who can run a drain hose
Look elsewhere if
- Rooms far larger than its rating
Pros and cons
Pros
- 90 pints per day removal
- Rated for 2600 square feet
Cons
- Needs regular cleaning to stay hygienic
Limitations to weigh
- Not stated on the ALORAIR Fi 198 Dehumidifier listing: bucket size, power draw, airflow. Ask the seller or check the manual before relying on it.
- Pints-per-day figures depend on the test conditions; since 2019 the US test uses cooler, drier air, so newer ratings look smaller than older ones for the same machine.
Specifications
The bracket shows where each figure comes from.
| Model number | Sentinel HDi90 Wifi | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Room coverage | 2600 square feet | Retailer |
| Moisture removal | 90 pints per day | Retailer |
Alternatives worth comparing
More dehumidifiers we cover
- AIRPLUS Max 30 Dehumidifier
- GoveeLife H7151 Dehumidifier
- hOmeLabs Pump 104 Dehumidifier
- Santa Fe Classic Dehumidifier
- Ivation IVADH50PWP2 Dehumidifier
All dehumidifiers, compared in one table · Every ALORAIR product we cover
Final verdict
A solid choice for sealed crawl spaces and damp basements. Confirm the model it fits before ordering.
Where to buy
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