Choosing a model that is the right capacity (size) is paramount when buying a dehumidifier. They come in a wide variety of sizes, which can make selecting the right one for your living space confusing. So let’s discuss the basics of dehumidifier size so you can choose the best dehumidifier for your home.
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Do I Need a dehumidifier?
When contemplating buying one for the first time most people will first ask themselves; do I really need a dehumidifier? For most of us, the answer is usually yes.
High humidity can damage furniture, clothing, electronics, and wallpaper. It can make many areas of your home unbearable and/or unhealthy. In rooms, such as laundry rooms and basements where higher levels of dampness are common due to natural conditions, a dehumidifier can help solve your problems. Plus, it will reduce those musty odors. You can learn about all the benefits of dehumidifiers here.
Even if you own a home air conditioner, there might be enough moisture in the air of your home to still make having a dehumidifier be a necessity during the summer months. This happens when the air conditioner gets the home to the desired temperature and shuts off (like it is supposed to do) despite the humidity levels still being higher than you would like. However, the need for a dehumidifier doesn’t necessarily end once fall comes. Many homes have problems with excess moisture year-round.
Thankfully, a dehumidifier can help us to maintain the recommended relative humidity level in our homes regardless of which season we are in. The EPA states that relative humidity (RH) should be kept below 60 percent — with levels between 30 percent and 50 percent being ideal.
Main Types of Dehumidifiers
There are two main types of dehumidifiers namely: refrigeration and desiccant dehumidifiers. Each type has different strengths and weaknesses. So understanding the differences can help you purchase the correct model for your situation.
Desiccant Dehumidifiers
Desiccant dehumidifiers work well in spaces that require consistent dehumidification, including laundry rooms, basements, or garages. One advantage of desiccant dehumidifiers is that they can work at low air temperatures (below 65°F ), which can cause refrigeration style dehumidifiers to freeze up and stop working.
They work by passing the air through the rotor that contains materials (such as silica gel) that absorb and hold water vapor. These materials usually absorb water from the air, after which the air is then pushed back out through vents into the room. Eventually, the desiccant material is heated, which vaporizes the water then it is then ducted out of the room.
In addition to working well in cooler temperatures, there are a couple of other positives about desiccant dehumidifiers. First, unlike the refrigerant types, desiccant dehumidifiers don’t have a compressor or use any refrigerants, which makes them easy to maintain. Second, because they don’t have a compressor desiccant dehumidifiers have lower noise levels and usually run quieter than their refrigeration style counterparts.
Refrigeration Dehumidifiers
Refrigeration humidifiers are by far the best at eliminating and removing excess moisture from the air compared to desiccant dehumidifiers, especially at high moisture and higher temperatures. This unit comes with refrigerated coils that help to drive the moisture out simply by pulling the damp, warm air from within the room and passing it over these cold evaporator coils that cool the surrounding air below its dew point temperature. In turn, the gaseous water in the air undergoes condensation. Then, the condensed water is automatically captured by the machine and directed into the storage unit. After some time, the water is ejected from a dehumidifier machine through the floor drain, and the dried air is released into your room or the facility’s environment.
Refrigeration style dehumidifiers are more energy-efficient and consume less energy per hour and are thus generally cheaper to run and own.
The vast majority of people are buying dehumidifiers for use in their homes and don’t need to worry about having to operate the dehumidifier in colder temperatures because of this and the fact that they are more energy-efficient, the most common type of dehumidifiers people buy are the refrigeration style.
How to Calculate Your Needs?
Different room sizes and conditions require different dehumidifier ratings. Various factors will determine the best dehumidifier capacity for your room or house. Therefore, when selecting your model, these are the two main factors to consider:
The Size of Your Room or House You Wish to Dehumidify (Square Footage)
First, think about the size of the house you want to dehumidify. Remember to measure your room in square meters. Noticeably, that is the unit given or quoted by the manufacturer. Also, you need to decide on the space your tool will cover. To this end, you must calculate the square footage.
Consider Dampness In The Area You Wish to Dehumidify
Choosing a model based on the size of your room as well as its capacity alone isn’t enough, though. To come out with the best solution, you need to consider the conditions of your room. So you need to ask yourself this question- How damp is my space? Stick with the capacity that matches your space. If your space has lower levels of humidity, choose a smaller-capacity unit. If you want to tackle an extremely wet space, then go with a larger capacity unit.
So let’s talk about different levels of humidity and how you might be able to identify them without the use of a humidistat. For the purposes of our discussion let’s break it down into four categories
- Moderately Damp (RH level between 50 and 60 percent) – There is an occasional musty smell and feels damp.
- Extremely Damp (RH level between 60 and 70 percent) – It often smells musty and will often feel damp.
- Wet (RH levels of between 70 and 85 percent) – Area feels wet and smells musty with damp spots on walls and/or floors.
- Extremely Wet (RH level that’s greater than 85%) – Area feels wet and smells musty with water seepage appearing on the walls and/or floors. You may also notice mold growing.
So What Size Dehumidifier Do I Need?
So once you have decided what type of dehumidifier you want to have you need to think about the size or capacity, that will be best for the area you will be putting it into. Units are usually categorized by the number of pints of water they can collect in a 24 hour period. They come in four main categories.
Which category you should be considering is largely determined by the size of the space you are trying to dehumidify and the level of moisture in the air. Let’s take a look at the different categories.
Small Dehumidifiers
Maybe you only have slight excess moisture problems in just one small area of your house. If that is the case, you might want to look at getting a small (or mini) dehumidifier. There are units that are designed to be in areas that are 200 square feet or less and spaces that are between 200 and 300 square feet.
Because of their small size, these models are great for small spaces such as bedrooms, bathrooms or enclosed kitchens. However, some of these units might only hold around a full pint of water and only remove 1/2 pint per day. Due to the limited amount of moisture they can remove from the air each day you want to remember that they aren’t the solution for larger areas or spaces with very high humidity levels.
30 Pint Dehumidifiers
These models are suitable for areas between 500 and 3,000 square feet depending on the dampness. Each day, they collect about 30 pints of water and are appropriate to use in residential spaces including basements. Here is some more information on when to use 30 pint units:
- 500-1500 square feet – Good for extremely wet spaces with RH up to levels that are greater than 85%
- 2000 square feet – Good for extremely damp spaces with RH up to levels between 60 and 70 percent
- 2500-3000 square feet – Good for moderately damp spaces with RH up to levels between 50 and 60 percent
- 【2000 Sq. ft. 30 Pint Dehumidifier for Home】HUMILABS Dehumidifier with self-developed high-power compressor, can remove up to 30 pints/3 gal of moisture in the air per day Suitable for basements, offices, bathrooms, bedrooms, garages, laundries, cellars and other occasions, effectively controlling the environmental humidity, to provide protection for the environment and physical health
- 【3 Dehumidification Modes】bathroom dehumidifier has three modes 1. fast drying mode, suitable for laundry rooms and bathrooms, effectively removes excess moisture from clothes, keeps the bathroom dry and prevents falls; 2. automatic mode, customizable humidity zones to maintain the ideal humidity value; 3. sleep mode, turn off all the lights of the machine and run silently, stay in the sleep mode, turn off all the lights of the machine, and run silently, so that you away from the noise and sleep or work at ease
- 【Two Drainage】Auto Drainage: This dehumidifier for basement is equipped with a 3.3ft drain hose that can connect to the drain pipe hole to continuously drain the water without emptying the water tank multiple times. Manual Drainage: The water tank is 0.528 gal so when it reaches the maximum capacity, the dehumidifier will automatically stop and the “tank full” indicator will light up until the water tank is emptied. No worries about the risk of the water overflowing
- 【At-a-Glance Operation Panel】There are only 6 buttons on the digital panel of the dehumidifier for bedroom : power switch, humidity value setting, timer, mode switching, wind speed adjustment and child lock. The simple design makes it easy to understand at a glance, and it is very convenient to operate the unit after turning on the computer and pressing the power switch to start dehumidification
- 【Humanized Design & Worry-Free After-Sales】The bottom is equipped with 360° universal wheels and hidden handle, which can easily move the machine and won't scratch the floor. The removable filter on the back air inlet can effectively prevent hair and dust and other foreign objects. Warranty period is 1 year, please feel free to use
- EFFICIENT DEHUMIDIFICATION: AIRPLUS dehumidifier efficiently removes moisture up to 30 Pints/Day in a room covering up to 1,500 sq. ft (under RH80% @ 86℉ condition). With the humidity setting and Continuous Operation(Drying), it serves not only as a small dehumidifier for basements, but also a dehumidifier for living rooms, offices and tiny houses. Just get room humidity under your control! (Please note: A maximum dehumidification efficiency of 30 Pints/Day, not the capacity of water tank.)
- Easy Operation & Multipurpose Modes: The portable dehumidifier is easy to use. DRYING mode with automatic CO status, RAINING and SLEEP mode respectively with default target humidity of RH45% and RH50%. Switch among modes to achieve the desired dehumidification effect. Moreover, you can preset the timing for auto-start or auto-stop from 1 to 24 hours according to your actual needs.
- PORTABLE DESIGN: AIRPLUS basement dehumidifier occupy less space in your room while efficiently keeping the room humidity at a certain comfort level.Equipped with 4 universal casters, this small dehumidifier can be moved anywhere effortlessly when protecting floors from being scratched. To remove moisture elsewhere, simply carry the whole house dehumidifier by holding the handle or nudge it to another room.
- Convenient Drainage & Sufficient Capacity: Using a dehumidifier hose to drain continuously and automatically frees you from the hassle of manual job. The 50 OZ (1.5L) capacity of our dehumidifiers is sufficient to use. If the water tank is full, the machine will shut off until it is emptied. More convenient and efforts-saving!
- Quiet Moisture Absorber & Multiple Scenes: Quiet moisture removal keeps you away from annoying noise. An ideal dehumidifier for bedroom that will not disturb your rest also does a great job in the living room, RV, kitchen, and closet. Meanwhile, it works perfectly as a dehumidifier for basements. Create a pleasant and comfortable life.
- Cutting-Edge Technology for Unmatched Efficiency - This dehumidifier for basement delivers unparalleled performance with advanced rotary compression technology, removing up to 30 pints/day in extreme humidity (95°F, 95% RH). Designed for spaces up to 2000 sq.ft, it ensures optimal humidity control with a customizable range of 30%-80% (adjustable in 5% increments). Energy-efficient and versatile, it’s perfect for basements, bathrooms, large rooms, offices, kitchens, and more
- Effortless Water Drainage for Hassle-Free Operation - Our dehumidifiers for home feature a 2L (0.52 gallon) water tank with auto-shutoff and a flashing indicator light when full. For continuous use, it includes a drain hose, allowing direct drainage into a floor drain or bucket. Ideal for basements and large rooms, it ensures uninterrupted, hassle-free dehumidification
- Three Intelligent Modes for Customized Comfort - The basement dehumidifier features 3 smart modes: DEHU for automatic humidity control, DRY for efficient clothes drying, and CONT for continuous moisture removal. In DEHU mode, it auto-adjusts to maintain your desired humidity level. DRY mode optimizes fan speed to quickly dry laundry, while CONT mode reduces humidity to the lowest levels. With these versatile functions, it effortlessly addresses diverse needs, ensuring comfort in basements, homes, and more
- Intelligent Control for Personalized Comfort - The dehumidifier for bathroom boasts an advanced control system with child lock, variable fan speeds, custom humidity settings, 3 versatile modes (DEHU, DRY, CONT), and a 24-hour timer. The child lock ensures safety, while adjustable fan speeds enhance airflow and drying efficiency. Monitor and fine-tune humidity levels with the real-time display for optimal comfort. The 24-hour timer allows preset operation, maximizing energy savings and convenience
- Innovative Design for Safety and Convenience - The Bicepos dehumidifier combines seamless mobility with 4 smooth-rolling casters and ergonomic handles for effortless portability. Advanced auto-restart and auto-defrost ensure uninterrupted performance in any condition. Perfect for homes, offices, and more, it delivers reliable, long-lasting dehumidification
50 Pint Dehumidifiers
50 pint dehumidifiers can handle middle-sized spaces that are extremely humid or large spaces that are a little less humid. These units are powerful enough to work well in areas that smell musty and damp all the time. Here is a little more guidance on when to buy a 50 pint dehumidifier:
- 500-1000 square feet – A 50 pint humidifier is probably too big and unnecessary for this size of space.
- 1500 square feet – Good for extremely wet spaces with RH up to levels that are greater than 85% (A 50 pint dehumidifier might be a little too much for a space this size if it has lower humidity levels )
- 2000-2500 square feet – Good for extremely wet spaces with RH levels that are up to and greater than 85%
- 3000 square feet – Good for wet spaces with RH up to levels up to the 70 and 85 percent range
- 50 Pints Dehumidifier for Basement:HOGARLABS dehumidifiers can remove up to 50 pints of moisture daily and adjust humidity from 30% to 80%. Compatible for Basements, Garages, Bathroom, Bedroom, Kitchen, RV, Home, Office or any medium rooms.Effectively protect your furniture, prolong the lifespan of your home appliances such as air conditioners and TVs, and make your work and living environment more comfortable!
- 3 Working Modes: In Smart Dehumidification Mode, the dehumidifier will auto-start and shut down according to the dehumidity you set.The Drying Mode uses the most suitable fan speed and dehumidification intensity to dry clothes effectively, ensuring your clothes stay dry. Continuous Dehumidification Mode ensures the dehumidifier runs continuously and rapidly lowers room humidity to the minimum level. These three different functions enable the dehumidifier to solve more problems for you!
- Intelligent Portable Design:Timer function allows you to set closing time as needed. Intelligent panel lock prevents accidental operation. Auto shut-off when water tank is full to prevent overflow. The washable filter for easy cleaning. Equipped with 4 universal wheel and 2 pull handles for easy mobility. Operates quietly at only 40 db, ensuring it doesn't disturb your daily life and rest!
- 0.6 Gallon Water Tank or Continuous Drainage: When the0.6 gallon water tank is full, the dehumidifier will automatically stop and light up the full water indicator to remind you to empty it. Continuous drainage: Our dehumidifier comes with a drain hose, which can be easily connected to your dehumidifier's outlet for continuous drainage.
- Efficient Support:HOGARLABS brand service 50 Pints Dehumidifier comes with 30-day return policy，2 year extended Maintenance period and technical support.Choosing our dehumidifier with a drainage hose can help maintain ideal air quality in your home. If you have any further questions, we will provide you with 24 hours service.
- 4,500 SQ. FT. DEHUMIDIFIER – Removes up to 50 pints of moisture per day with an adjustable humidity setting from 35% to 85%. Perfect for use in basement, bathroom, bedroom, office, kitchen, cellar, or crawlspace. Maintain a healthy 45%-55% humidity range.
- ULTRA QUIET OPERAION – This model has quiet operation as 47 dBA. Enjoy sleep, a good book, or your favorite show without the disturbing noise of a traditional dehumidifier.
- ENERGY STAR CERTIFIED- This unit is ENERGY STAR Certified and saves 19% energy when compared to traditional dehumidifiers.
- SMART CONTROL -This dehumidifier is Wi-Fi enabled and can be controlled from anywhere through the cloud using the SmartHome app on iOS or Android. You can also use voice commands throughout your house, office, or apartment using Alexa or Google Assistant.
- SIMPLE DRAINAGE – Simply empty the water tank when it is full or connect a standard hose (not included) to the built-in socket for continuous draining. The dehumidifier automatically stops with a full water tank and restarts after the tank is emptied.
- 【RGB Humidity Indicator Ring】The indicator ring's color instantly identifies humidity ranges: Red for high humidity（Humidity > 65%）, Blue for low humidity（Humidity < 40%）, and Green for the ideal range（Humidity 40% - 65%）.
- 【Powerful Dehumidification】Experience the perfect balance of comfort with this home dehumidifier, which maintains the ideal humidity level between 45% and 55%. The AIRJOWSET dehumidifier is equipped with a powerful built-in condensing compressor that can remove up to 50 pints of moisture per day (at 95°F and 90% relative humidity). It is highly suitable for spaces up to 4,500 square feet and is an ideal solution for basement, office, living room, bedroom, garage, laundry room, closet, RVs.
- 【Manual & Auto Drain Options】The 2.5L/0.66-gallon water tank comes with a full tank indicator. Additionally, it offers a continuous drainage option with a provided drain hose(6.56 ft). This allows you to connect it directly to a sink or drainage outlet, perfect for long-term and unattended use.
- 【Quiet Operation & 24-Hour Timer】This dehumidifier is designed with cutting-edge noise reduction technology(38dB), won't disturb your daily activities or sleep. Customize your work time by setting the timer for 1-24 hours and enjoy a consistently dry and comfortable space.
- 【Multiple Dehumidification Modes】CO Mode: Continuous dehumidification，AIRJOWSET dehumidifiers can set humidity(30%-90%RH in 5% increments). AU Mode: Automatically select the set humidity according to the indoor temperature.
70 Pint Dehumidifiers
If you need a dehumidifier for a large space and/or dealing with extreme humidity plaguing your home during hot and humid months, then a 70 pint dehumidifier could be your answer. These models can easily remove about 70 pints of water a day. They are superb for homes with very wet crawl spaces and basements. Here is some advice on the situations where you will want to consider a 70 pint dehumidifier:
- 500-2000 square feet – A 70 pint humidifier is probably too big and unnecessary for this size of space.
- 2500-3000 square feet – Good for extremely wet spaces with RH levels that are up to and greater than 85%
- 【Covers up to 5,000 Sq. Ft. with Powerful 80 Pint Capacity】Waykar removes up to 80 pints of moisture per day (at 95°F, 90% RH), outperforming standard 80-pint units tested under 95°F, 95% RH. The adjustable humidity range from 30% to 80% offers flexibility beyond the 40% floor seen in typical models. Perfect for basements, bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchens, storage areas, living rooms, laundry rooms, RVs, boats, and more.
- 【Energy Star Certified for High Efficiency】Waykar dehumidifiers deliver up to 50% more energy efficiency compared to non-Energy Star models. Although our labeling reflects earlier certifications, this series meets the 2024 Energy Star Most Efficient standards (confirmed via official channels). Choose a dehumidifier that saves energy, lowers bills, and supports global sustainability.
- 【Wide-Angle Swing for Faster, Targeted Dehumidification】Waykar features an automatic 30°–90° swing function that promotes air circulation and speeds up drying. Customize airflow direction to focus on specific areas like closets or damp corners. Enjoy whisper-quiet operation as low as 42 dB, perfect for bedrooms and quiet spaces.
- 【Active Protection with Auto Defrost and Memory Restart】Stay protected with active safeguards including auto defrost, overload protection, and automatic restart after a power outage—no smart plug needed. Even in colder environments, Waykar maintains stable, efficient performance.
- 【Smart Touch Control and 24-Hour Timer】The intuitive touch panel allows you to easily set humidity levels, monitor real-time humidity, and schedule operations with a 24-hour timer. Once set, the system intelligently adjusts to maintain your ideal comfort without constant attention.
- Powerful Humidity Control – This Wi-Fi enabled dehumidifier removes up to 50 pints per day at 80°F, 60%RH (120 pints MAX at 95°F, 90%RH), keeping spaces up to 7,000 sq ft comfortably dry.
- WiFi-Enabled Smart Functionality: Adjust your settings and control your dehumidifier remotely. With the cutting-edge WiFi feature, connect your dehumidifier to your home's network and manage your comfort from anywhere.
- Stylish for Modern Homes: We've designed with the modern consumer in mind, providing a sleek appearance, convenient wheels and handles, and a subdued fan that won't interfere with your quiet activities.
- Ease of Use: Simplicity at its best - adjust to your preferred moisture setting and let it operate continuously until the tank is full, upon which it will automatically shut off. For continuous drainage, a hose outlet is provided (hose not included).
- Efficient Moisture Removal: This advanced dehumidifier works through its built-in pump compressor, featuring a Turbo mode to maximize fan speed from Normal Air CFM 188 to High Air CFM 218.
- 𝟰,𝟱𝟬𝟬 𝗦𝗾. 𝗙𝘁. 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 – 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹：The Dehumidifier removes up to 70 pints of moisture daily with an adjustable humidity range of 35% to 85%. Ideal for basements, bathrooms, bedrooms, and crawlspaces, it includes a drain hose for hassle-free continuous drainage, keeping your space dry and fresh with ease.
- 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 & 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Control your dehumidifier from anywhere with Wi-Fi connectivity via the SmartLife app on iOS or Android. Designed for effortless portability, it features hidden handles and four smooth-rolling wheels, making it easy to move wherever needed.
- 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 – 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗘𝗰𝗼-𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆: This Energy Star-certified dehumidifier delivers top-tier performance with maximum energy efficiency, reducing long-term operating costs. Designed for sustainability, it combines advanced technology with eco-friendly operation, making it a smart choice for your home.
- 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝟯 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀 & 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Choose from DEHU mode for precise humidity control, DRY mode for quick clothes drying, and CONT mode for continuous dehumidification in high-humidity areas. Designed for convenience and safety, it also features a 24H Timer, Auto Defrost, Memory Function, and Child Lock.
- 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗹𝗲-𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗨𝘀𝗲: This dehumidifier offers two convenient drainage methods to suit your needs. You can manually empty the 2.2L water tank or use the included drain hose for continuous drainage, ensuring uninterrupted operation. The detachable and washable filter helps maintain clean, fresh air, promoting a healthier indoor environment.
Other Things to Consider
As we just stated, the square footage of the space and the overall level of dampness are the two biggest things to consider when deciding the capacity of the dehumidifier you need. However, there are some other factors that might make you increase your calculations and decide to get a higher capacity model.
Number of People In the Home
As humans, we are constantly expelling water into our environment. Whether we are talking, breathing or sweating our bodies are releasing moisture that is being absorbed by the air around us. So it only makes sense that the larger the number of people who live in a home the need for a higher capacity dehumidifier increases. Some places suggest that you will need an additional 5 pints of capacity for every 4 people in your house.
There are some additional factors associated with the number of people[le in your home that might require you to think about a higher capacity dehumidifier.
Washer and Dryer
If your home has a laundry room, then it requires additional water-removing capacity. This is because water is constantly flowing and evaporating whenever you run your dryer or washer. If you have a larger family or just simply do a lot of laundry you might want to add more 5 pints to your overall calculation.
Windows and Doors
One way moisture can sneak into your house via open doors and windows.
If you live in a humid area and have a lot of people constantly coming and going or if you simply like to leave the windows and patio doors open to get fresh air in the house you might want to add another 5 pints of capacity to meet your home’s needs.
Bathroom
Your bathroom is a room that bacteria and mold loves. Simply flushing your toilet, running showers and washing your hands can increase the relative humidity of your bathroom.
If you like to take long showers or if there are a lot of people living in your home who are taking multiple showers per day you might want to add another 5 or 10 pints to your calculations. This is especially true if your bathroom isn’t very well ventilated.
Why Not Just Get The Largest Capacity Unit You Can Find?
Getting a 70 pint model might not be a bad idea, but it might not be the right thing for you to do either.
Cons
There are several reasons why you might not want to get a model that is bigger than you need. One reason is that you could spend a lot of extra money. Another reason is that a larger unit will usually make more noise than a smaller unit and depending on where you put it noise could be an issue for you. Finally, the bigger the capacity the larger the dehumidifier will be larger and weigh more (70 pint units can be about 50 pounds), which can be an issue if you plan on putting the dehumidifier in a small space or plan on moving it around to different areas of the house.
Pros
Getting a large capacity model can be a good choice for several reasons. First, you know that it will be able to meet your needs and get the humidity to a healthy level in your home. Second, because it will be able to get the moisture out of the air faster than smaller models it might be more energy-efficient than a slightly smaller unit that needs to run virtually non stop to get the job done. Lastly, a larger capacity unit might last longer than some of its smaller capacity counterparts since it won’t have to run as long to do the same job.
Summary
Selecting a model with the proper size (capacity) is arguably the most important part of buying a dehumidifier. If you take a few minutes to think about the size of your home and the level of moisture in the air you will be able to successfully find a dehumidifier that will be able to meet your needs for years to come. That being said, if you are having a hard time deciding, remember to error on the side of going with the larger capacity option if you are having a hard time.
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