Best home dehumidifier


4 Best Dehumidifiers in 2022, Tested and Reviewed

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Remove dampness and keep mold away from all parts of your home, from bedrooms to the basement.

By Jessica Hartshorn

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We updated this article in November 2022 to ensure the information reflected current prices, features and more. Our top picks, based on testing notes from the Good Housekeeping Institute, remain the same.


Humid, sticky air doesn't always stay outside. It can creep into your home and make already wet spaces, like bathrooms and basements, even more damp. For most of us, keeping the air in our home between 30% and 50% humidity is ideal (higher in the summer, lower in the winter). But when humidity creeps above 50%, the rooms in your home can become a breeding ground for black mold, mildew, dust mites and other critters.

That's where a dehumidifier can help. Unlike a humidifier, which adds moisture to the air, the purpose of a dehumidifier is to remove excess water, helping to prevent black mold, mildew and other issues that can harm your health and your home. Most dehumidifiers draw humid air in through an inlet using an internal compressor and fan. The air goes through cool coils that pull out excess moisture and condense it into a reservoir, which you must regularly empty. Dry air is then propelled back into the room. That dry air can feel hot on its way out of the dehumidifier, so most people position their unit in a spot that's out of the way of their daily routines.

Over this past year, our product analysts in the Good Housekeeping Institute Media & Tech Lab have tested a dozen of the leading-brand condensing dehumidifiers for performance, noisiness and efficiency. We grade ease of use, including portability, operation, controls and emptying of the reservoir bucket. Our top picks for the best humidifiers are based on comprehensive testing and our industry expertise within this category for reviewing specifications and documentation.

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Continue reading to learn more about the most important features to understand when purchasing a dehumidifier, and for advice on how to find the best dehumidifier for your needs.