Why it matters
The Aprilaire E070 Dehumidifier is a whole-house (ducted) dehumidifier, rated for 2200 square feet and removing up to 70 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 a drain-hose connection and a commercial-grade build.
A drain hose lets it run without emptying a bucket, as long as the hose runs downhill to a floor drain.
At its stated 696 watts, running non-stop uses about 16.7 kWh a day; in practice the compressor cycles off once the room reaches the set humidity.
Its rated area of 2,200 square feet is below the middle of the range we cover: 38 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 cheapest third of the 12 whole-house models we cover when we checked; the button shows today's price.
It qualifies for our list Best Whole-House Dehumidifiers, where it is ranked against every model that meets the same rule.
Compared with the Aprilaire E080 Dehumidifier: rated room size 2200 square feet here vs 4400 square feet; power draw 696 watts here vs 612 watts.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Good fit if
- Humid climates where every room needs drying
- Owners who can run a drain hose
Look elsewhere if
- Rooms far larger than its rating
Pros and cons
Pros
- 70 pints per day removal
- Rated for 2200 square feet
Cons
- Needs regular cleaning to stay hygienic
Limitations to weigh
- Not stated on the Aprilaire E070 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
The bracket shows where each figure comes from.
| Model number | E070 | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Room coverage | 2200 square feet | Retailer |
| Wattage | 696 watts | Retailer |
| Moisture removal | 70 pints per day | Retailer |
| Airflow | 200 cfm | Retailer |
Alternatives worth comparing
More dehumidifiers we cover
- Tenergy Sorbi 1000ml Dehumidifier
- ALORAIR Fi 120 Dehumidifier
- LUKO D010 Dehumidifier
- Midea MAD20C1ZWS Dehumidifier
- Frigidaire FHDD5034Y1 Dehumidifier
All dehumidifiers, compared in one table · Every Aprilaire product we cover
Final verdict
A sensible choice for humid climates where every room needs drying. Confirm the model it fits before ordering.
Where to buy
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