Why it matters
The AprilAire E050 50 Pint Crawlspace Dehumidifier is a crawl space and basement dehumidifier, rated for 1600 sq ft and removing up to 50.0 pints/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.
At its stated 500 watts, running non-stop uses about 12.0 kWh a day; in practice the compressor cycles off once the room reaches the set humidity.
Its rated area of 1,600 square feet is below the middle of the range we cover: 31 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 AprilAire E130 130 Pint Energy Star Whole House Dehumidifier: rated room size 1600 sq ft here vs 7200 sq ft; power draw 500 W here vs Plug / No Wi-Fi: 828.0 W.
Warranty, per the maker: 5-Year Replacement Warranty, 1-Year Parts Warranty.
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
- 50.0 pints/day removal
- Rated for 1600 sq ft
Cons
- Needs regular cleaning to stay hygienic
Limitations to weigh
- Not stated on the AprilAire E050 50 Pint Crawlspace Dehumidifier listing: bucket size. 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
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| Price | $1,609.99 | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Model number | E050 | Retailer |
| Room coverage | 1600 sq ft | Retailer |
| Moisture removal | 50.0 pints/day | Retailer |
| Wattage | 500 W | Retailer |
| Noise (seller) | 57 dB (max) | Retailer |
| Airflow | 145.0 CFM | Retailer |
| Filter type | MERV 8 Washable Aluminum | Retailer |
| Low temp | 40 °F | Retailer |
| Voltage | 110-120 V | Retailer |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | Retailer |
| Warranty | 5-Year Replacement Warranty, 1-Year Parts Warranty | Retailer |
Alternatives worth comparing
More dehumidifiers we cover
- Hogarlabs PD08GG Dehumidifier
- Waykar CTH-A Dehumidifier
- Frigidaire Gallery High Humidity 50 Pint Energy Star Dehumidifier $329.99
- Morfy BW401C Dehumidifier
- ALORAIR Sentinel HD35P Dehumidifier
All dehumidifiers, compared in one table · Every Aprilaire 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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