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Aeocky Rhea-001 for $300: This Aeocky dehumidifier has a lot going for it. It’s relatively compact, unobtrusively designed, conveniently designed for portability with wheels and hidden handles, and energy-efficient. But at its price, it feels a little underpowered. It’s also a little loud, at 64 decibels. This said, there have been unusually good online reports on reliability and durability—often a sticking point for dehumidifiers, even the best ones. I’ve tested this one for a month in the summer, and will continue to test through a humid Pacific Northwest winter to see if it warrants higher recommendation.
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Midea 50-Pint Cube for $300: While we had great results with the 20-pint Midea cube, our top pick dehumidifier, the most recent iteration of the 50-pint version seems to have a quite frequent sensor problem. After brief testing, mine began to show readings considerably below the actual humidity, as measured by multiple hygrometers—which means the device won’t kick on when needed. Based on online reports, I’m not alone. Sensor issues seem to be a very common source of complaint for the 50-pint Midea.
Tabyik 35-Ounce Dehumidifier for $47: At just over 2 pounds and 10 inches tall, the Tabyik Peltier Dehumidifier had the potential to be the right fit. While it’s slightly cheaper than the Breezome’s 60-ounce dehumidifier, that lower cost comes with half the Breezome’s tank size. If you’re looking for a small dehumidifier for your windowless bathroom or mud room, then this tiny, toy-sized version of a dehumidifier might be for you. One issue was the Tabyik’s 4-foot electrical cord, which made placing it on the floor from a high-up electrical outlet, like those in a bathroom, somewhat restricting. And small doesn’t mean quieter. The Tabyik churns along at close to 30 decibels—louder than the full-size Midea Cube 20-pint at low or medium fan speeds.
Note that while the Honeywell Energy Star 50-Pint Dehumidifier was a previous top pick for basements, Honeywell licensee Honeywell Air Comfort has gone out of business and is no longer servicing its products. While you may still find the device, I can no longer recommend a product whose company isn’t there to stand behind it.
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