Why it matters
The Aprilaire E080 Dehumidifier is a whole-house (ducted) dehumidifier, rated for 4400 square feet and removing up to 80 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 Energy Star qualification and a commercial-grade build.
At its stated 612 watts, running non-stop uses about 14.7 kWh a day; in practice the compressor cycles off once the room reaches the set humidity.
Its rated area of 4,400 square feet is above the middle of the range we cover: 60 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 E070 Dehumidifier: rated room size 4400 square feet here vs 2200 square feet; power draw 612 watts here vs 696 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
- 80 pints per day removal
- Rated for 4400 square feet
Cons
- Needs regular cleaning to stay hygienic
Limitations to weigh
- Not stated on the Aprilaire E080 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 | E080 | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Room coverage | 4400 square feet | Retailer |
| Wattage | 612 watts | Retailer |
| Moisture removal | 80 pints per day | Retailer |
| Airflow | 185 cfm | Retailer |
Alternatives worth comparing
More dehumidifiers we cover
- Hisense 25 Pint Energy Star Dehumidifier (ADH25K26) $189.99
- Waykar AFD Dehumidifier
- AIRPLUS AP20-1905EE Dehumidifier
- Dreo DR-HDH003S Dehumidifier
- Dreo 110-Pint Dehumidifier
All dehumidifiers, compared in one table · Every Aprilaire product we cover
Final verdict
A practical choice for humid climates where every room needs drying. Confirm the model it fits before ordering.
Where to buy
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