Why it matters
The Whirlpool 25 Pint Dehumidifier (WHAD251AW) is a compact small-room dehumidifier with a 8.5 pints bucket, rated for 1500 sq ft and removing up to 25.0 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 full rating of about 25 pints a day, a 8-pint bucket would fill in roughly 8 hours, so in a damp basement plan on a hose or pump rather than emptying it by hand.
At its stated 260 watts, running non-stop uses about 6.2 kWh a day; in practice the compressor cycles off once the room reaches the set humidity.
Its rated area of 1,500 square feet is below the middle of the range we cover: 22 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 11 compact models we cover when we checked; the button shows today's price.
Compared with the Whirlpool 32 Pint Dehumidifier (WHAD321AW): power draw 260 W here vs 316 W.
Warranty, per the maker: 1-Year Warranty.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Good fit if
- Closets, bathrooms and small bedrooms
- Spaces without a drain
Look elsewhere if
- Rooms far larger than its rating
Pros and cons
Pros
- 25.0 pints/day removal
- 8.5 pints bucket
- Rated for 1500 sq ft
Cons
- Needs regular cleaning to stay hygienic
Limitations to weigh
- The Whirlpool 25 Pint Dehumidifier (WHAD251AW) listing states every figure we compare on; they are the seller's numbers, measured on the setting it chooses.
- 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.
| Price | $229.99 | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Model number | WHAD251AW | Retailer |
| Room coverage | 1500 sq ft | Retailer |
| Moisture removal | 25.0 pints/day | Retailer |
| Tank capacity | 8.5 pints | Retailer |
| Wattage | 260 W | Retailer |
| Noise (seller) | 51 dB (max) | Retailer |
| Airflow | 118.0 CFM | Retailer |
| Filter type | Washable | Retailer |
| Low temp | 41 °F | Retailer |
| Voltage | 110-120 V | Retailer |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | Retailer |
| Warranty | 1-Year Warranty | Retailer |
Alternatives worth comparing
More dehumidifiers we cover
- ALORAIR Galaxy 85P Dehumidifier
- KNKA Max 34 Dehumidifier
- Midea MAD50C1AWS-A Dehumidifier
- BLACK+DECKER BDM50WCDA Dehumidifier
- AprilAire E130 130 Pint Energy Star Whole House Dehumidifier $2,335
All dehumidifiers, compared in one table · Every Whirlpool product we cover
Final verdict
A sensible choice for closets, bathrooms and small bedrooms. Confirm the model it fits before ordering.
Where to buy
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