Why it matters
The Waykar CTH-A Dehumidifier is a portable dehumidifier with a 1.24 gallons bucket, rated for 6000 square feet.
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, a drain-hose connection and Energy Star qualification.
A drain hose lets it run without emptying a bucket, as long as the hose runs downhill to a floor drain.
At its stated 470 watts, running non-stop uses about 11.3 kWh a day; in practice the compressor cycles off once the room reaches the set humidity.
Its rated area of 6,000 square feet is one of the largest ratings we cover: 89 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 middle third of the 52 portable models we cover when we checked; the button shows today's price.
It qualifies for our list Best Dehumidifiers for Basements, where it is ranked against every model that meets the same rule.
Compared with the Waykar JD-CE Dehumidifier: rated room size 6000 square feet here vs 2000 square feet; power draw 470 watts here vs 230 watts; tank 1.24 gallons here vs 0.66 gallons.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Good fit if
- Damp basements
- Owners who can run a drain hose
Look elsewhere if
- Rooms far larger than its rating
Pros and cons
Pros
- 1.24 gallons bucket
- Rated for 6000 square feet
Cons
- Needs regular cleaning to stay hygienic
Limitations to weigh
- Not stated on the Waykar CTH-A Dehumidifier listing: pints removed per day. Ask the seller or check the manual before relying on it.
Specifications
The bracket shows where each figure comes from.
| Model number | CTH120A | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Room coverage | 6000 square feet | Retailer |
| Wattage | 470 watts | Retailer |
| Capacity | 120 pints | Retailer |
| Tank capacity | 1.24 gallons | Retailer |
| Airflow | 230 cfm | Retailer |
Alternatives worth comparing
More dehumidifiers we cover
- Frigidaire Gallery High Humidity 50 Pint Energy Star Dehumidifier $329.99
- Morfy BW401C Dehumidifier
- ALORAIR Sentinel HD35P Dehumidifier
- Santa Fe Advance Dry110 Dehumidifier (4047010) $2,198
- hOmeLabs HME0091 Dehumidifier
All dehumidifiers, compared in one table · Every Waykar product we cover
Final verdict
A solid choice for damp basements. Confirm the model it fits before ordering.
Where to buy
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