Portable & Basement Dehumidifiers Reviews & Guides

Best Dehumidifier: Basement, Room, Crawl Space and Whole-House Picks

The dehumidifier we would buy for a damp basement, plus our scores and picks for one room, cold spaces, crawl spaces and whole houses. (updated 2026)

Midea 22 Pint Dehumidifier Review: A Real 22 for One Damp Room

“I just bought a Midea 22 pint unit on Amazon. Cheap enough and it keeps the basement humidity around 50%.”

LG PuriCare 50-Pint Dehumidifier Review: Certified, With a Daily Hour Off

“LG PuriCare Dehumidifer started not working as well and eventually leaking somewhere onto floor.”

Hisense 50-Pint Dehumidifier Review: A Pump Unit Rated to 38°F

“same here. Two Hisense 50 pint units. Both leaking into the carpet below. Can't figure out why.”

Dehumidifier Freezing Up: Why the Coils Ice and What to Do

Dehumidifier coils icing over? Check normal defrost, the room temperature against its floor, the filter and the fan, then the sealed system. (updated 2026)

What Humidity Should a Basement Be?

What humidity should a basement be? Below 60%, ideally 45-50%. How to measure it, size and drain a dehumidifier, and fix water first. (updated 2026)

Dehumidifier Running but Not Collecting Water: What to Check

Dehumidifier running but not collecting water? Check the compressor, room temperature, Auto mode, filter and drain hose, then the warranty. (updated 2026)

Best Dehumidifier With a Pump: Built-In, Separate Pump or Gravity

Dehumidifier with a pump picks: built-in vs separate condensate pump, what lift ratings mean, 65°F pint ratings, frozen drain lines and upkeep. (updated 2026)

Midea Cube vs Frigidaire 50 Pint Dehumidifier: Same Pints, Different Risks

“I'm now on my 2nd cube in a week and it's doing the same thing.”

Midea Cube Dehumidifier Review: Real 50 Pints, Check the Sensor

“Bought mine 3 years ago (see pic) and it has run 5 hours a night every single day since then.”

Best Basement Dehumidifier: Real Pint Ratings, Drains and Pumps

Best basement dehumidifier picks with pint ratings compared on the 65°F DOE test, gravity drain vs pump, humidity targets and owner longevity. (updated 2026)

Honeywell TPFIT Dehumidifier Review: Solid Specs, Orphaned Warranty

“I have the same one, and it's leaking on the floor now.”

hOmeLabs 50 Pint Dehumidifier Review: Why Its 50 Is an Old-Test 50

“I bought a HomeLabs 4500 sq. ft. dehumidifier last September.”

Frigidaire 50-Pint Dehumidifier Review: Real Pints, Thin Warranty

“I had a 70-pint Frigidaire that stopped working (FO error code).”