Best Desiccant Dehumidifiers Reviews

Desiccant dehumidifiers are a great alternative to compressor-based units and for a good reason. These units employ a desiccant material to absorb moisture from the air and dump it into a reservoir.

This method of extraction makes the units lighter and quieter than their compressor counterparts.

Take a look at some of the units we tested for hours. Below would be the list of our best tested desiccant dehumidifiers available in the market.

Dehumidifier NameHighlights
Meaco Portable Compact Dehumidifier

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Best overall value
Meaco DD8L
Color: White
Weight: 16.3 lbs
Coverage: 30 sq. m
Noise: 39 dB
Capacity: 8 Ltr.
Warranty: 1-year
EcoSeb DD122EA CLASSIC Dehumidifier

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Runner Up
EcoSeb DD122EA
Color: White
Weight: 13 lbs
Noise: 36 dB
Capacity: 15 pints
Warranty: 2-year
De'Longhi DNC65 Dehumidifier

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Best Design
De’Longhi DNC65
Color: White
Weight: 14.3 lbs
Coverage: 55 cu m
Noise: 34 dB
Capacity: 2 Ltr.
Warranty: 2-year
Eva Dry E 333 Mini Dehumidifier

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Best Budget
Eva-dry E-333
Color: White
Weight: 1 lbs
Coverage: 333 cu. ft
Capacity: 6 oz.
Warranty: 5-year
Ivation 13 Pint Small Area Desiccant Dehumidifier

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Best Performance
Ivation
Color: White
Weight: 13 lbs
Coverage: 270 sq. ft
Capacity: 13 pints
Warranty: 1-year
Pro Breeze® 10L Desiccant Dehumidifier

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Pro Breeze 10L
Color: White
Weight: 17.1 lbs
Noise: 45 dB
Capacity: 10 Ltr.
Warranty: 1-year
Keystone DD7L Junior Desiccant Dehumidifier

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Keystone DD7L Junior
Color: White
Weight: 18.3 lbs
Noise: 38 dB
Capacity: 14.3 pints
Warranty: 2-year
Igenix IG9807 Desiccant Dehumidifier

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Igenix IG9807
Color: White
Weight: 16.4 lbs
Noise: 48 dB
Capacity: 7 Ltr.
Warranty: 2-year
Devola 8L Desiccant Dehumidifier

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Devola 8L
Color: White
Weight: 7.3 lbs
Noise: 42-50 dB
Capacity: 8 Ltr.
Warranty: 2-year

BEST OVERALL VALUE

Meaco Portable Compact Dehumidifier

Meaco Portable Compact DehumidifierThe Meaco DD8L Dehumidifier is a compact unit that extracts eight liters of moisture per day in spaces measuring up to 30 sq. m. This dehumidifier implements the desiccant technology that allows it to operate silently and work under extremely low temperatures of 1°C. It also comes with a filter and ionizer, both of which come in handy in purifying your indoor air.

Pros

  • A top-mounted digital control panel for easy access.
  • Moonlights as an air cleaner.
  • Three fan speeds for bespoke dehumidification.
  • Operates even under extremely low temperatures.
  • Operates with a low noise output.
  • An alert light and automatic shutoff feature when the reservoir becomes full.

Cons

  • The 2-liter tank can be quite tedious to empty.

Construction and Design

The Meaco DD8L Dehumidifier features a simplistic design with a white hue, which gives it a neutral, Meaco Portable Compact Dehumidifier Carryinginconspicuous appearance. This dehumidifier features a smooth front with the louver and the tank being placed at the back.

It comes with a one year warranty, but you can extend your guarantee by adding a few more bucks to the initial buying price.

  • Length – 13.7″
  • Width – 7″
  • Height – 19.6″
  • Weight – 16.3 pounds

This unit is quite compact which means that you don’t have to worry about placement and storage space. It is also sufficiently lightweight to carry around with ease. It comes with a top-back recessed handle that further enhances its portability.

Power and Dehumidification Capacity

The Meaco DD8L Dehumidifier is a top contender when it comes to dehumidification as it gets rid of up to eight liters of indoor moisture a day.

This dehumidifier covers areas measuring 30 square meters without breaking a sweat. It operates with a 39 dB noise output on the low fan speed, which means that it doesn’t cause noise disruption even in the quietest of spaces.

We Noticed: The unit’s noise increases to 48 dB when you switch to the maximum speed mode.

This dehumidifier also comes with an ionizing feature that traps airborne pollutants.Meaco Portable Compact Dehumidifier Filter

It also has a G3 filter that traps large airborne particles and prevents foreign objects from accessing the inner components of the unit, which would otherwise destroy it.

It has an automatic humidistat that monitors the current RH levels in the room and triggers spontaneous operation. This helps the unit to maintain comfortable humidity levels with little or no supervision.

It also features a laundry mode that helps with drying your clothes faster.

This unit also comes with an error detection system that locks it when the temperatures go below 10℃ or above 40℃.

We Found: The unit resumes operation automatically after the errors have been corrected.

Setup and Usability

The Meaco DD8L Dehumidifier features a large control panel with digital controls and alert light for full-tank, which kicks in when the reservoir reaches capacity. It also comes with an error detection light that illuminates when the air intake area is blocked, or when the filter is too dirty to allow efficient airflow.

Meaco Portable Compact Dehumidifier Control Panel

This unit also flaunts additional moisture extraction modes, which include:

  • Minimum Mode

This mode is indicated with one water droplet and maintains humidity at 60%. The unit will subsequently enter a 30-minute cycle where it will turn on and off to ensure that the RH level stays at 60%.

  • Normal Mode

This mode is indicated with two water droplets and a thumbs up. It maintains RH levels at 50% and also enters a 30-minute cycle to maintain the RH levels at suitable levels.

  • Maximum Mode

This mode is indicated with three water droplets and maintains the RH level at 40%. It also goes into the 30-minute cycle.

  • Laundry Mode

This mode is indicated with a T-shirt button and helps to maintain the RH levels at 35%, which makes the dehumidifier an ideal unit for drying your clothes.

Other features that make the Meaco DD8L Dehumidifier easy to use include:

  • It comes with three fan speeds including low, medium, and high, which helps you with controlling the dehumidification rate depending on your needs.
  • This unit also features a timer that allows you to program it to work for a particular number of hours; i.e., 1,2,4, and 8.
  • It also features an auto-restart mechanism that kicks in after power restoration, which means that you don’t have to reboot the device every time there’s a blackout.

Mode Of Drainage

The Meaco DD8L Dehumidifier provides two methods of drainage, which include manual and incessant.

With manual drainage, you need to remove the two-liter condensate reservoir once it becomes full or when the full-tank alert light blinks.

When using the incessant method, you need to attach a hose onto the drain port located at the back of the unit to enable the condensate to flow freely from the unit.

We Found: Using the continuous mode of drainage omits the need to empty the reservoir up to four times a day, which could be tedious and time-consuming.

Cleaning and Maintenance

With only the surface and filter requiring cleaning, this unit doesn’t need much work when looking to keep it in proper working condition.

  • When cleaning the exterior, use a damp cloth and vacuum cleaner to dust the air grill.
  • You should also clean the filter with a vacuum cleaner to remove dust.

We Suggest: Never use water to clean the filter otherwise, you will destroy its anti-bacterial properties.

Areas for Which It’s Best Suited

The Meaco DD8L Dehumidifier is an ideal unit for any 

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space measuring up to 250 sq. ft., but its features make it perfect for some areas than others:

  • Given its built-in humidistat coupled with extraction modes that maintain RH levels at specific levels, this dehumidifier is perfectly suited for areas like grow rooms or spaces with moisture sensitive materials like books, documents, or musical instruments.
  • The auto-restart mode and continuous method of drainage make this unit ideal for areas that you seldom visit. These may include boats, cottages, and vacation homes.


RUNNER UP

EcoSeb DD122EA-CLASSIC Desiccant Dehumidifier

EcoSeb DD122EA CLASSIC DehumidifierArmed with dehumidification and ionizing capabilities, the EcoSeb DD122EA-CLASSIC Dehumidifier promises to provide you with a comfortable and cleaner indoor environment. This dehumidifier extracts a maximum of 15 pints a day from small and medium-sized rooms. It features a 3D louver and laundry mode, both of which make it an excellent unit for drying clothes.

Pros

  • A built-in humidistat that monitors and controls humidity automatically.
  • An eight-hour timer.
  • Offers silent operation.
  • A 3D louver and laundry mode to help dry clothes.
  • A tilt protection feature and an auto-shutoff mechanism.
  • Both manual and incessant drainage.
  • A filter and an ionizer function to help clean the air.
  • Utilizes a washable filter.
  • A full-tank light and sighting window to know when the reservoir is full.
  • An auto-restart feature that’s helpful after a power outage.

Cons

  • Lacks an LCD screen, which makes it quite difficult to comprehend the settings.

Construction and Design

The EcoSeb DD122EA-CLASSIC Dehumidifier comes in a compact, slimline body with a white shade and blue accents on the sides. This dehumidifier features a side-pull tank and top rotary louver with a EcoSeb DD122EA Dehumidifier Handletransparent blue color, which gives it a unique appearance.

Its construction mostly consists of sturdy plastics that make it lightweight and durable. This unit comes with a 2-year warranty that guarantees its durability.

  • Length – 11.4″
  • Width – 6.9″
  • Height – 18.7″
  • Weight – 13 pounds

It is a compact unit that can fit in the smallest of spaces easily. It is lightweight and comes with a retractable handle that makes it easy to carry from one room to another.

Power and Dehumidification Capacity

The EcoSeb DD122EA-CLASSIC Dehumidifier is capable of extracting 15 pints of moisture from small spaces.

  • This unit utilizes energy-saving Ecoair’s E7 Technology that enhances its performance and maximizesEcoSeb DD122EA Dehumidifier Flow energy efficiency throughout the dehumidification process.
  • It also features an Auto Toggle Power Saver feature that monitors the current room temperature and moisture levels and subsequently triggers a suitable dehumidification mode automatically.
  • This unit operates with a noise output of 36 dB, which makes it perfectly quiet for offices and bedrooms.
  • It features an anti-tilt protection mechanism that shuts down its operation when it topples over to prevent spillage and safeguard the unit from damage.
  • With the filter and optional ionizer, this dehumidifier can remove pollutants from your indoor air, which allows it to moonlight as an air cleaner.
  • This dehumidifier is capable of operating under temperatures as low as 34°F and thus its ideal for cold areas.
  • It boasts an auto-restart feature that turns the unit on automatically after power restoration and allows it to resume operation with the previous settings.

Setup and Usability

Using the EcoSeb DD122EA-CLASSIC Dehumidifier is a little bit complicated given that it doesn’t come with an LCD screen, but it becomes pretty easy to use once you comprehend the configurations.

The control panel is situated on top of the unit for easy accessibility.

EcoSeb DD122EA Dehumidifier Front Panel

EcoSeb DD122EA CLASSIC Desiccant Dehumidifier Control Panel

This unit also comes with pre-programmed operation modes that make it convenient to use:

  • The Laundry Mode

This dehumidifier can continuously extract moisture from the air to help with drying your clothes faster. This mode features normal and turbo adjustments, facilitating the drying process of different garments.

  • Auto-Mode

This mode enables the unit to cycle on and off in a bid to maintain RH levels between 50% and 60%.

  • Hi Mode

This mode comes in handy when you require swift moisture extraction. It maintains the RH levels at between 40% and 45%.

  • Economy Mode

This is the ideal mode for normal household dehumidification and helps in maintaining the indoor moisture at comfortable levels.

Other features that make this unit easy to use include:

  • It comes with a 3D louver that rotates at a maximum of 150 degrees, which easily directs airflow. The louver features adjustable settings that allow you to program it to spin at 50°, 100°, and 150°.
  • The unit also has a swing feature that keeps the louver spinning at a wide range throughout the dehumidification process.
  • This unit also features a timer function that allows you to set it to operate for 2, 4 or 8 hours before shutting down automatically.
  • It has three fan speeds, including high, medium, and low, which allow you to change your dehumidification rate depending on how quickly you need your indoor moisture to be extracted.

Mode of Drainage

EcoSeb DD122EA Dehumidifier Tank

The EcoSeb DD122EA-CLASSIC Dehumidifier supports both continuous and manual modes of operation:

  • Manual Mode

This unit has a 4.2-pint reservoir that’s strategically placed on the side for easy accessibility. The reservoir has a carrying handle that makes it easy to carry the condensate to a sink. The tank is also fitted with a lid that prevents spillage, especially when transporting the unit.

  • Continuous Method

You will need to connect a drain hose to the back of the unit and direct one end to a drain. Powered by gravity, this method will allow the condensate to flow freely from the unit.

We Found: You will empty the tank several times a day if you choose the manual mode.

Cleaning and Maintenance

The unit is pretty easy to clean as it comprises only three parts that require cleaning.

  • These include the filter, grills, and surface. You may clean the surface with a damp cloth.
  • The filter and air grills are effortlessly cleaned with a vacuum cleaner and brush attachment.

We Suggest: Do not splash the unit with water otherwise you will damage the internal components.

Areas for which It’s Best Suited

  • Given this unit’s ability to operate under temperatures as low as 34°F, you can use it in extremely cold areas.
  • The preprogrammed modes of operation make this unit ideal for people who are new to dehumidifiers; they don’t need to know the ideal RH levels for their space.
  • Its laundry mode makes it a perfect unit for homes located in areas where clothes take longer to dry. It will also come in handy during the winter season.


BEST DESIGN

De’Longhi DNC65 Dehumidifier

De'Longhi DNC65 DehumidifierThe De’Longhi DNC65 Dehumidifier is a superb desiccant unit that operates with three power levels to ensure the successful extraction of excess moisture from your space. This dehumidifier covers spaces measuring up to 55 cubic meters. It works under a wide temperature range of between 1°C to 35°C and thus making it an ideal unit for low-temperature areas.

Pros

  • An ionizer function that helps in keeping your indoor air fresh.
  • An automatic shutdown function when the reservoir reaches capacity.
  • Has low noise output.
  • A swinging louver that optimizes even distribution of air.
  • A laundry mode that helps with drying clothes faster.
  • A programmable timer.
  • Supports continuous drainage.
  • A full-tank light that notifies you when the reservoir reaches capacity.
  • A reusable filter that saves you significantly on replacement costs.
  • A sight window for monitoring the amount of condensate available visually.

Cons

  • No LED light for indicating RH levels and configurations.
  • Produces an unpleasant smell when new.
  • The price is quite on the higher side.

Construction and Design

The De’Longhi DNC65 Dehumidifier flaunts a compact, slim design with white and silver side panels that give it a neutral appearance, which will blend easily with your décor.

This dehumidifier features a two-year warranty that covers both parts and labor.

  • Length – 11.3″
  • Width – 6.6″
  • Height – 18.5″
  • Weight – 14.3 pounds

It is a relatively compact unit therefore, a perfect choice for small homes and offices. This unit is conveniently lightweight. It also has a foldable handle that makes it easy to carry.

Power and Dehumidification Capacity

The De’Longhi DNC65 Dehumidifier extracts up to 6 liters of moisture a day in rooms measuring up to 55 cubic meters.

  • This dehumidifier operates under extremely low temperatures of up to 1°C, which makes it ideal for De'Longhi DNC65 Dehumidifier Grillchilly spaces.
  • It produces a low noise output of 34dB, which makes it a very silent unit that can be used in the bedroom or library.
  • This dehumidifier features an auto-shutoff mechanism that kicks in when the tank is full or when the RH levels drop below 20%.
  • It utilizes a reusable filter and an ionizer that cleanses the air, which ensures that you live in a comfortable and safe environment.
  • This unit flaunts an alarm light that blinks when the tank fills up with condensate and hence prevents messy spills.

We Recommend: You should leave a space of at least 20cm around the unit to ensure maximum airflow.

Setup and Usability

The De’Longhi DNC65 Dehumidifier features a top-mount, soft-touch control panel with buttons for making adjustments.

De'Longhi DNC65 Dehumidifier Outlet

At first, using this unit might be a little bit complicated due to the absence of a display, but it becomes quite easy once you comprehend the settings.

The control panel also features an alert light for full-tank that reminds you to empty the condensate reservoir.

Other features that facilitate the usability of this dehumidifier include:

  • Programmable Timer

This unit comes with a timer that can be used to program your unit to operate for 2, 4 and 8 hours before shutting down automatically.

  • Operation Modes

This dehumidifier features three dehumidification settings, which include Max, Auto, and Min. The Max and Min modes allow the overall humidity in your indoor space to remain generally low while the Auto mode maintains the moisture levels at around 55% RH.

  • Laundry Mode

This feature assists with drying your laundry much quicker, which is especially useful during the cold season when clothes take longer to dry. It has Turbo and Economy modes, with the former designed for winter while the latter is suitable for all the other seasons.

Mode of Drainage

With both manual and continuous modes of draining the condensate, the De’Longhi DNC65 De'Longhi DNC65 Dehumidifier ReservoirDehumidifier is pretty convenient to use.

With the manual method, you have to empty the 2-liter tank and empty the condensate into a sink. The tank features a handle and cover that make it easy to carry while avoiding spillage.

However, using this method means that you need to check on your unit now and then and empty the tank in time.

You can also go for the continuous method of drainage if you want to leave your unit unsupervised.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Cleaning this unit is an easy task as it only has three parts that require cleaning, including the filter, exterior, and reservoir.

  • You can clean the unit’s surface with a damp cloth and pass a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment on the grills to keep them free of dust.
  • The filter requires cleaning with a vacuum cleaner or compressed air to get rid of dust particles, which should be done at least once a week.
  • Similarly, the tank calls for weekly cleaning with mildly soapy water.

We Suggest: Do not clean the filter with water or you will cause irreversible damage.

Areas for Which It’s Best Suited

Due to its compact size and ability to extract moisture from spaces measuring up to 55m³, the De’Longhi DNC65 Dehumidifier is perfect for small rooms.

However, some of its features make it ideal for specific areas:

  • With its continuous mode of drainage, this dehumidifier is perfect for areas that you seldom visit, especially those experiencing a lot of moisture like boats, basements, crawl spaces, cottages, and vacation homes.
  • The built-in humidistat makes this unit the perfect choice for such areas as grow rooms and book storage spaces in which you need to maintain accurate moisture levels.
  • Its auto-mode makes it a great option for people who are not conversant with dehumidifiers; it’s pre-programmed to maintain comfortable RH levels without the user’s input.
  • The laundry modes and louver make this unit ideal for cold areas where clothes require a little help to dry.


BEST BUDGET

New and Improved Eva-dry E-333 Mini Dehumidifier

Eva Dry E 333 Mini DehumidifierThe New and Improved Eva-Dry E-333 Dehumidifier is a petite unit that utilizes silica gel to extract moisture from small spaces, which include closets, bathrooms, and drawers. This dehumidifier doesn’t require electrical power to operate, but it’s powerful enough to extract up to six ounces of moisture within three to eight weeks. It features a built-in heater that dries the absorbent crystals to renew them for the next operation.

Pros

  • Renewable crystals that eliminate the need for getting replacements.
  • Doesn’t require electrical energy to extract moisture.
  • Compact enough to fit in small spaces.
  • Come with a very affordable price tag.
  • The crystals change color to indicate their saturation level.
  • A clear window that allows you to see the crystals as they change color.
  • No operational noise

Cons

  • The crystals may take up to 12 hours to dry up for reuse.

Construction and Design

The New and Improved Eva-Dry E-333 Dehumidifier features a slim, rectangular design finished with a white hue. The front area features a dotted design and a small transparent screen that allows you to see the color of the crystals.Eva dry E 333 Renewable Mini Dehumidifier Handle

It also has a hook that allows you to hang it on the wall. This dehumidifier comes with a five-year warranty that guarantees its long term effectiveness and durability.

  • Length – 8.2″
  • Width – 2.9″
  • Height – 9″
  • Weight – 1 pounds

This dehumidifier is extremely compact and is almost weightless thus transporting it is a piece of cake.

Power and Dehumidification Capacity

Unlike your conventional dehumidifiers, the New and Improved Eva-Dry E-333 Dehumidifier utilizes a completely different mode of operation where it utilizes silica gels to absorb moisture from the surrounding environment.

  • The crystals change color from orange to green when they become fully saturated.
  • A good thing about this method of extraction is that the desiccant crystals are reusable; they’re effectively renewed via a built-in heater that heats them up until they become dry.
  • This dehumidifier covers small spaces measuring up to 333 cu. ft and takes 20 to 30 days for the crystals to become fully saturated.

We Found: The crystals take up to 12 hours to dry out completely.

Setup and Usability

The New and Improved Eva-dry E-333 Dehumidifier is 

Eva dry E 333 Renewable Mini Dehumidifier Back

probably the easiest to use units you will ever come across.

  • This unit is basically a place-and-go device that comes with no settings at all.
  • The most you have to do is plug the device into a power source when the crystals turn green and allow them to dry for about 12 hours before reusing the unit.

Mode of Drainage

This unit is equipped with crystals that absorb and store moisture, which means that no drainage is necessary.

You will, however, need to plug the unit into a power source after saturation, which will allow the built-in heater to dry the crystals.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Little cleaning is needed when looking to maintain the New and Improved Eva-Dry E-333 Dehumidifier. You may simply wipe its exterior with a damp cloth once in a while.

Areas for which It’s Best Suited

The New and Improved Eva-Dry E-333 Dehumidifier is suited for small spaces like cabinets, safes, under the sink, small closets, drawers, and bathrooms. This is attributable to the compact size that allows it to fit snugly in constricted spaces.

BEST PERFORMANCE

Ivation 13-Pint Small-Area Desiccant Dehumidifier

Ivation 13 Pint Small Area Desiccant DehumidifierThe Ivation 13-Pint Small-Area Dehumidifier is a highly efficient unit that extracts up to 13 pints of moisture a day in rooms measuring up to 270 sq. ft. This dehumidifier adopts a desiccant rotor that empowers it to extract excess moisture and odors. It operates with an adjustable humidistat to maintain accurate RH levels in your indoor space.

Pros

  • Refreshes the environment by removing hideous odors.
  • Auto-shutoff function when the reservoir reaches capacity.
  • A multi-directional swing louver that directs dry air in different directions.
  • Provides both incessant and manual drain options.
  • An LCD screen for making accurate configurations.
  • An anti-tilt functionality to prevent condensate spillage when the unit is not on level ground.
  • A reusable filter that allows it to moonlight as an air cleaner.
  • A 12-hour timer that supports specific dehumidification periods.
  • A wide temperature range of 33°F to 104°F.
  • A sleep mode that enables it to operate quietly at night.
  • The screen features a DIM button that reduces brightness.

Cons

  • The built-in humidistat rounds up the results to the nearest 5%.

Construction and Design

The Ivation 13-Pint Small-Area Dehumidifier features an upright rectangular design with a white Ivation 13 Pint Desiccant Dehumidifier Dimensionshade and blue side panel, which gives it a neutral appearance that makes it easy on the eye. This dehumidifier’s top features the control panel and swing louver above the air outlet grill.

It comes with an industry-standard one-year limited warranty that covers both parts and labor.

  • Length – 10.59″
  • Width – 6.85″
  • Height – 17.52″
  • Weight – 13 pounds

This unit is a compact unit and can fit into small spaces effortlessly. This dehumidifier also has a convenient built-in handle that enables you to hang it in required places easily.

Power and Dehumidification Capacity

  • The Ivation 13-Pint Small-Area Dehumidifier adopts the unique desiccant rotor, which makes it Ivation 13 Pint Desiccant Dehumidifier Reservoira versatile unit that can extract moisture, dry clothes, and eliminate unpleasant smells from your indoor environment.
  • This dehumidifier extracts up to 13 pints of moisture a day, which places it among the fastest units in its class. It’s powerful enough to dehumidify spaces measuring up to 270 sq. ft.
  • This dehumidifier is also capable of handling areas with a vast range of temperatures, as low as 33°F and as high as 104°F.
  • It works with a humidistat that monitors the room’s RH levels and displays the result on the LCD interface.
  • This unit also features anti-tilt protection and auto-shutoff mechanism, both of which halt its operations to prevent condensate overflow and spillage.
  • The multi-directional swing louver enables this unit to moonlight as clothes drier.
  • This dehumidifier features a sleep mode that minimizes its noise output by lowering fan speed, which supports undisrupted sleep at night.

Setup and Usability

The Ivation 13-Pint Small-Area Dehumidifier comes ready to use; all you need to do is plug it into an electrical socket and turn in on.

Ivation 13 Pint Desiccant Dehumidifier Control Panel

  • This dehumidifier features a top-control LCD interface fitted with a screen that displays RH levels, temperature, and timer settings.
  • It also comes with an adjustable built-in humidistat that allows you to adjust humidity setting to your desired level between 35% and 85%, with 5% increments.
  • This unit also comes with a timer button that allows you to schedule it to operate for a specific duration between 1 and 12 hours.
  • It also provides alternate fan speed of high and low, which allows you to control the rate at which you need your space to be dehumidified.
  • This unit also displays the temperature with both C°/°F, which allows you to choose a mode with which you’re more conversant.

Mode of Drainage

Ivation 13 Pint Desiccant Dehumidifier Drainage

This dehumidifier offers two methods of drainage, including manual and incessant.

This dehumidifier is equipped with a 3.8-pint water reservoir that features a transparent water level indicator and a handle for carrying it when looking to drain the condensate manually.

Alternatively, you may opt to connect a hose at the drain port to allow the condensate to flow out of the unit directly.

We Found: Given that the reservoir holds a small percentage of the amount of moisture extracted by the unit, using the manual method will require you to empty the tank several times a day.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Cleaning this dehumidifier is a piece of cake; you only need to wipe the unit’s surface with a damp cloth and dry it with a towel.

You also need to clean the filter with a vacuum cleaner, or even use running water.

We Recommend: Ensure to allow the filter to dry out completely before reinstalling it back into the unit.

Areas for which It’s Best Suited

Ivation 13 Pint Desiccant Dehumidifier For Drying Laundry

This unit dehumidifier is perfect or small apartments thanks to its compact size.

  • This dehumidifier’s swinging louver makes it a perfect pick for laundry rooms; this feature helps the unit to direct dry air towards the clothes.
  • Its auto-shutoff and continuous mode of drainage render this unit ideal for areas that you hardly frequent. These may include vacation homes, cottages, basements, and crawl spaces.


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Pro Breeze® 10L Desiccant Dehumidifier

Pro Breeze® 10L Desiccant DehumidifierThe Pro Breeze 10L Desiccant Dehumidifier is a unique unit that extracts up to 10 liters of moisture a day from medium to large spaces. This dehumidifier provides extremely stable operation even when working under temperatures as low as 1°C and as high as 40°C. It features a built-in humidistat that allows you to select the ideal RH levels for your space.

Pros

  • Boasts a Nano-silver filter that moonlights as an air purifier.
  • A built-in humidistat.
  • Both continuous and manual methods of drainage.
  • Operates under a wide range of temperatures.
  • A programmable timer for programmed dehumidification durations.
  • A full-tank and filter-check indicator light.
  • A digital control panel that is incredibly easy to use.
  • A swinging louver for directing dry air towards specific directions.
  • Three fan speeds for customized dehumidification.
  • An auto-shutoff feature that prevents spills.

Cons

  • The humidistat rounds off the RH results to the nearest 10.

Construction and Design

The Pro Breeze 10L Desiccant Dehumidifier features an upright, rectangular shape with a curved Pro Breeze® 10L Desiccant Dehumidifier Dimensiondecoration marking the condensate reservoir. This dehumidifier is finished with a white color that gives it a neutral appearance and allows it to blend easily with different decors.

It comes with a 12-month warranty that covers both parts and labor.

  • Length – 12.4″
  • Width – 8.3″
  • Height – 19.6″
  • Weight – 17.1 pounds

This unit is sufficiently compact to fit into any space without overshadowing your furniture. It also has a retractable handle that makes it easy to carry to different areas around your house.

Power and Dehumidification Capacity

By adopting the desiccant technology, the Pro Breeze 10L Desiccant Dehumidifier is capable of extracting a maximum of 10 liters a day without relying on refrigerant gas.

Pro Breeze® 10L Desiccant Dehumidifier Features

  • This dehumidifier is capable of extracting moisture from areas with temperatures as low as 1°C, and thus it’s ideal for extremely cold spaces.
  • It features an anti-bacterial filter that works by releasing silver ions into the environment, which helps with eliminating airborne pollutants like viruses, mold spores, and bacteria.
  • This dehumidifier provides whisper-quiet operation that allows it to operate unobtrusively in any space.
  • It features a swinging louver that allows you to direct dry air towards your laundry to expedite the drying process.
  • The reservoir comes with a sensor that shuts down the unit’s operation when it becomes full, which prevents overflows and spillage.

Setup and Usability

The Pro Breeze 10L Desiccant Dehumidifier features a digital LED control panel that affords you complete control over the unit’s configurations.

Pro Breeze® 10L Desiccant Dehumidifier Control Panel

  • The control panel hosts two indicator lights for a full-tank and filter-check.
  • This dehumidifier features two dehumidification speeds, including high and low, which allow you to Pro Breeze® 10L Desiccant Dehumidifier Capacityincrease or decrease the rate of moisture extraction depending on your specific requirements.
  • It also flaunts a programmable timer that enables you to set the unit to operate for 2, 4, 8, or 12 hours
  • This unit features a swinging louver with three controls that allow you to adjust its position from up to the front or let it swing on a wide range
  • It also features an auto mode that extracts moisture automatically to maintain indoor humidity at comfortable levels.
  • This unit also features a humidity setting buttons that allow you to set the unit to maintain the RH levels at 40%, 50% or 60% depending on what you deem comfortable.
  • The reservoir features a clear window that displays the amount of water in the bucket and full-tank alert light that notifies you when to empty the condensate.

Mode of Drainage

Pro Breeze® 10L Desiccant Dehumidifier Drainage

Armed with a drain port and 3-liter condensate reservoir, emptying the unit is pretty easy.

Since the reservoir holds three liters of moisture while the unit extracts 10, you will have to empty the condensate three or four times a day.

To avoid this, you can opt to connect a standard garden hose to the drain port found at the back of the unit to allow the condensate to flow freely out of the dehumidifier.

We Suggest: If you go for the continuous mode of drainage, it important to place the unit slightly above the drain area.

Cleaning and Maintenance

  • This unit requires you to clean its surface with a damp cloth and dust the air inlet grill.
  • You can also use a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment to keep the filter clean and free of dust.

Areas for which It’s Best Suited

Pro Breeze® 10L Desiccant Dehumidifier Operation

  • With the capacity to operate under extremely low temperatures, this dehumidifier is an ideal unit for extracting excess moisture from homes located in cold regions.
  • This dehumidifier is also perfect for laundry rooms because of its swinging louver that allows you to direct air towards specific directions.
  • The built-in humidistat and accurate RH settings make this dehumidifier ideal for areas that need particular humidity levels. These may include grow rooms and storage areas for such things as books and musical instruments.


BEST PERFORMANCE

Keystone DD7L Junior Desiccant Dehumidifier

Keystone DD7L Junior Desiccant DehumidifierThe Keystone DD7L Junior Dehumidifier is a perfect solution for extracting up to 14.3 pints of moisture a day from your indoor atmosphere. This dehumidifier combines two-variable fan speeds, an accurate built-in humidistat, and Meaco Control Logic to provide maximum efficiency. It has a laundry mode that expedites the process of drying clothes, which is especially necessary during the cold season.

Pros

  • A continuous mode of drainage.
  • Four modes of operation and three fan speeds.
  • A laundry mode for drying clothes quicker.
  • A built-in humidistat to maintain an accurate amount of moisture.
  • Operates in extremely low temperatures of 33°F.
  • An alert light and an auto-shutoff mechanism when the tank reaches capacity.
  • Operates with a very low noise output.
  • A reusable air filter.
  • Meaco Control Logic, which minimizes energy consumption.

Cons

  • The controls are a little bit difficult to comprehend.

Construction and Design

The Keystone DD7L Junior Dehumidifier features a unique appearance in its rectangular shape withKeystone DD7L Junior Desiccant Dehumidifier Side rounded bottom edges. This dehumidifier flaunts a white hue with a smooth finish, which gives it a simplistic but attractive look.

It comes with a two-year warranty that covers both parts and labor.

  • Length – 13.8″
  • Width – 7.4″
  • Height – 19.7″
  • Weight – 34 pounds

This dehumidifier is a slim unit and can easily fit into tight spaces. It has a recessed handle that affords you a comfortable grip when carrying it from one room to another.

Power and Dehumidification Capacity

The Keystone DD7L Junior Dehumidifier is powerful enough to extract up to 14.37 pints of moisture a day from small to medium rooms.

  • This dehumidifier operates with a low noise output of up to 38 dB, which makes it the perfect unit for bedrooms and offices.
  • Given its desiccant mode of operation, this unit is capable of operating under temperatures as low as 33°F.
  • This dehumidifier also has a built-in humidistat that monitors your space’s RH and cycles the unit’s operation on and off to maintain desired moisture levels.
  • It features a sensor that halts its operation when the condensate reservoir reaches capacity, which prevents accidental overflows.
  • This dehumidifier produces warm air that helps with maintaining comfortable indoor temperatures, which is especially true during the cold season.

Setup and Usability

The unit has a top-mount control panel that features touch controls which makes Keystone DD7L Junior Dehumidifier an easy to use the unit.

Keystone DD7L Junior Desiccant Dehumidifier Control Panel

The control panel also features alert lights that notify the user when the filter requires cleaning or when the tank calls for emptying.

This dehumidifier also features a programmable timer that allows it to operate for 1, 2, 4, or 8 hours before switching off automatically.

It also has three fan speeds that include low, high, and laundry, which allow you to determine the rate at which your unit should dehumidify your space.

This dehumidifier also features four pre-programmed operating modes:

  • Laundry Mode

This feature is indicated with an image of a T-shirt and dress. When operating under this mode, your unit will extract moisture until your room’s RH levels reach 35%. This makes it the perfect choice for laundry rooms as it ensures that the clothes dry quicker.

  • Normal Mode

This mode is indicated on the control panel with two droplets and a thumbs-up image. It strives to maintain the indoor RH levels at 50%.

  • Minimum Mode

This mode is indicated with a single water droplet and helps with maintaining the RH levels at 60%

  • Maximum Mode

This mode of operation runs the unit until your space achieves a 40% RH level. It’s indicated with three water droplets.

Mode of Drainage

This unit provides both manual and low-level continuous methods of drainage.

With the manual method, you will have to remove the 4.22-pint tank and empty the condensate into a sink or drain.

Alternatively, you can connect the provided hose to the unit’s drainage port to empty the condensate directly into a floor drain.

Cleaning and Maintenance

This dehumidifier is as easy to clean and maintain as it is to use.

  • Other than keeping its surface clean by wiping it with a damp cloth, you need to clean the air inlet grill with compressed air or vacuum cleaner.
  • It’s also important to clean the air filter regularly with a vacuum cleaner and brush attachment, especially when the alert light comes on.

Areas for which It’s Best Suited

Keystone DD7L Junior Desiccant Dehumidifier Placement

  • The Keystone DD7L Junior Dehumidifier is a perfect addition to chilly spaces like basements, garages, and utility rooms because of its ability to work under low temperatures and produce warm air.
  • This dehumidifier’s compact size and continuous mode of drainage make it an excellent pick for keeping the interior sections of a boat or RV dry.
  • Its timer makes it the perfect choice for people who need to extract moisture for a specific number of hours.
  • This unit’s built-in humidistat makes it ideal for spaces like grow rooms and storage areas for books, which require accurate extraction of moisture.


BEST DESIGN

Igenix IG9807 Desiccant Dehumidifier

Igenix IG9807 Desiccant DehumidifierBy adopting the desiccant rotor technology, the Igenix IG9807 Dehumidifier can extract up to seven liters of moisture from your indoor space in a day. This dehumidifier features a built-in ionizer coupled with a silver nano filter that helps with killing airborne bacteria, which improves your indoor air quality significantly. It operates under temperatures as low as 1°C, which makes it the perfect unit for chilly areas and the winter months.

Pros

  • A swinging louver perfect for drying clothes.
  • Moonlights as an air cleaner.
  • An eight-hour timer.
  • Operates under extremely low temperatures.
  • A tip-over protection mechanism that halts operation when placed on uneven ground.
  • An auto-shutoff feature when the tank fills up with condensate.
  • Four pre-programmed dehumidification modes.

Cons

  • No continuous drain option.

Construction and Design

The Igenix IG9807 Dehumidifier features a stylish design with a rectangular shape. Its surface is Igenix IG9807 Desiccant Dehumidifier Handlefinished with a white hue and features a black stripe running from top to bottom on the front part of the unit.

This dehumidifier comes with a two-year warranty that guarantees users on its effectiveness and durability.

  • Length – 11.8″
  • Width – 7″
  • Height – 18.8″
  • Weight – 34 pounds

This unit is large enough to overcrowd your space but it’s not too heavy to lift. It features a recessed handle that facilitates your efforts to carry and move it from one room to another.

Power and Dehumidification Capacity

With the power to extract up to seven liters of moisture a day, the Igenix IG9807 Dehumidifier promises to be your best choice when it comes to extracting moisture from medium-sized rooms.

  • This dehumidifier is capable of operating in temperatures as low as 1°C, which makes it perfect for Igenix IG9807 Desiccant Dehumidifier Outletunheated spaces and cold weather.
  • It operates with a 48 dB noise output, which makes it too noisy for people who prefer super-quiet bedrooms.
  • This dehumidifier comes with a built-in ionizer for purifying your indoor air.
  • It also features a nano filter that kills bacteria, leaving you with a cleaner and healthier indoor atmosphere.
  • This unit also features a multi-directional swinging louver that allows you to direct air towards specific directions.
  • It also features a tip-over protection mechanism that shuts down its operation when the ground on which it’s placed is not level.

Setup and Usability

The Igenix IG9807 Dehumidifier features a top mount digital control panel that renders using it as easy as falling off a log.

Igenix IG9807 Desiccant Dehumidifier Control Panel

  • This dehumidifier features comprehensible buttons for the timer, ionizer, louver oscillation, and operation modes.
  • The timer allows you to program the unit to operate for 1, 2, 4 or 8 hours before shutting down automatically.
  • It also features an oscillation button that affords you the power to direct dry air to three different directions, including wide range, front, and up
  • This dehumidifier also provides four preprogrammed operation modes, which include auto, quick-dry, normal-dry, and eco.

Mode of Drainage

The Igenix IG9807 Dehumidifier supports a single mode of drainage, which is achieved by emptying the three-liter reservoir manually.

Its tank comes with a clear window for monitoring the condensate levels, and an alert light that notifies you when it reaches capacity.

The unit features an auto-shutoff feature that halts its operation to prevent condensate overflow.

The reservoir comes with a carrying handle and a spill-proof cover that makes it easy to transport the condensate to the sink.

Cleaning and Maintenance

This unit is incredibly easy to clean; it only features three areas that require your attention.

  • The first component is the filter, which you ought to clean with a vacuum cleaner after two weeks of use.
  • The other parts include the surface and air inlet grills, which require regular cleaning with a damp cloth and compressed air, respectively.

We Suggest: Do not clean the filter with water otherwise, you will weaken its germicidal effect.

Areas for Which It’s Best Suited

  • With the capacity to extract moisture from spaces with temperatures as low as 1°C, this unit is ideal for chilly areas like basements, crawls spaces, and garages.
  • This dehumidifier is also ideal for hospitals or homes with asthmatic people thanks to its ability to eradicate bacteria and purify the air, which is accomplished via its nano filter and ionizing feature.


BEST VALUE

Devola 8L Desiccant Dehumidifier

Devola 8L Desiccant DehumidifierThe Devola 8L Dehumidifier denotes a compact and neat unit that extracts up to eight liters of moisture a day in small and medium-sized homes. This dehumidifier moonlights as an air purifier thanks to its ionizing feature that traps minute air pollutants. It features a swinging louver that allows it to function as a clothes dryer; this feature allows you to direct air towards a predetermined direction.

Pros

  • Three fan speeds for bespoke dehumidification.
  • An ionizer that purifies the air.
  • A multi-directional swinging louver to direct dry air towards a specific area.
  • A low noise operation.
  • A continuous drain option.
  • An antibacterial filter that hinders the growth of fungus.
  • An auto-restart feature after a power outage.
  • Anti-tilt protection mechanism to protect its components from damage.
  • A programmable timer.
  • An automatic humidistat.
  • Operates under extremely low temperatures.

Cons

  • The package doesn’t include a drain hose.

Construction and Design

The Devola 8L Dehumidifier features a neat and stylish design that makes it look great in different décors. This dehumidifier flaunts a pure white hue, which gives it a neutral appearance that allows it to Devola 8L Desiccant Dehumidifier Dimensionblend in seamlessly with both traditional and contemporary home designs.

It comes with a two-year warranty that covers both parts and labor.

  • Length – 59.4″
  • Width – 39.6″
  • Height – 23.2″
  • Weight – 7.3 pounds

The unit is quite a large unit however it is sufficiently light to lift when the need arises to move it. Besides, this device features a retractable handle that affords you a comfortable grip when lifting it.

Power and Dehumidification Capacity

The Devola 8L Dehumidifier extracts a maximum of eight liters of moisture a day from small and medium-sized rooms.

Devola 8L Desiccant Dehumidifier Features

  • This dehumidifier is capable of operating under temperatures as low as 1°C, which makes it ideal for unheated spaces.
  • It also operates with a minimal noise output of 42 dB and a maximum of 50 dB, which makes it a great addition for bedrooms, offices, or even living rooms.
  • It features an auto-shutoff mechanism that prevents overflow when the reservoir becomes full.
  • This unit comes with an anti-bacterial filter that traps bacteria and deters their duplication.
  • It also features an optional ionizer that comes in handy when looking to neutralize airborne pollutants.
  • The unit is highly energy efficient; it draws 330W of power, which means that it won’t cause your energy bills to skyrocket.

We Noticed: The power consumption goes as high as 650W when the unit is operating on the highest fan speed.

Setup and Usability

Given the large control panel with digital controls, the Devola 8L Dehumidifier poses no challenges when it comes to making configurations. The control panel is top-mounted, making it easy to access and make changes.

Devola 8L Desiccant Dehumidifier Control Panel

  • This dehumidifier also comes with a swinging louver that allows you to direct dry air to your clothes, enabling them to dry faster.
  • Its eight-hour timer gives you the liberty to control the duration of dehumidification; you may select 1, 2, 4, or 8 hours. The unit shuts off automatically when the set time elapses.
  • This unit also provides three fan speeds that include high, medium, and low, which allow you to extract moisture from your space at a customized rate.
  • It also features a built-in humidistat that allows you to maintain the moisture levels at 40%, 50% or 60% depending on your needs.
  • This unit also features a continuous mode of operation that allows it to extract moisture for 24 hours non-stop.

Mode of Drainage

This dehumidifier supports both manual and continuous modes of drainage.Devola 8L Desiccant Dehumidifier Drainage

  • While operating in the former mode, the condensate collects into a 2-liter reservoir located at the back of the unit. This means that you need to remove and empty the tank when it reaches capacity.
  • This tank features a clear window that enables you to monitor the amount of condensate.
  • The unit also features an alert light and an automatic shut off function that kicks in when the tank becomes full.
  • With the continuous mode, all you have to do is attach a drain hose at the back of the unit and let the condensate flow freely into a drain.

Cleaning and Maintenance

This unit requires minimal cleanup and maintenance to stay in optimal working condition.

  • Its surface requires regular cleaning, which is easily accomplished with a damp cloth.
  • You can clean the grills using a vacuum cleaner or compressed air to prevent dust accumulation, which might otherwise hinder sufficient airflow into the unit.
  • Lastly, you must clean the filter with a vacuum cleaner and a brush attachment.

We Suggest: Do not clean the filter with water otherwise, you will reduce the effectiveness of its antibacterial properties.

Areas for Which It’s Best Suited

  • Thanks to the continuous mode of operation and a drain port that supports incessant drainage, the Devola 8L Dehumidifier is an excellent unit for extracting moisture from areas that you seldom visit. These may include boats, basements, cottages, and vacation homes.
  • This dehumidifier is also ideal for homes that tend to experience frequent blackouts as it can restart automatically after power restoration.
  • It’s also ideal for laundry rooms, which is attributable to its swinging louver that enables you to focus dry air in a particular direction.

Key Takeaway

Desiccant dehumidifiers are the perfect units for extracting moisture from homes located in frosty areas; these units boast the ability to operate under extremely low temperatures. While these units lack the large capacity of their compressor counterparts, they consume less energy and tend to be quieter, not to mention lighter.

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