Best 100 to 149 Pints Dehumidifiers 2026: 9 Picks Compared
For most large basements and crawl spaces, the top pick is the Waykar 125 Pint Crawl Space Dehumidifier with Pump: it is the only model in this pool that pairs a built-in pump with a drain hose and is intended for crawl spaces, basements, and commercial use. We chose it from the 9 dehumidifiers in the 100 to 149 pint pool by comparing seller-stated specifications; this site has not used the units itself.
9 picks from 16 dehumidifiers that match this guide with a price we can quote today, made by 32 makers. Prices below are live, each shown with the time it was read.
Quick list
Which one is right for you?
- For large unfinished basements: If you need steady moisture removal in a basement larger than 5,000 sq ft and prefer an Energy Star certified model, the Waykar 120 Pints 6000 Sq. Ft is a direct fit. See pick 2
- For restoration and water damage work: A pump and an LGR type are useful on job sites where you cannot rely on gravity drainage. The Dri-Eaz LGR 2800i is the pick for that kind of commercial work. See pick 4
- For crawl spaces with a continuous drain: When you can run a hose to a drain, the Waykar 125 Pint Crawl Space with Pump combines a stated drain hose, a pump, and the highest stated capacity class in the pool. See pick 1
- For homes with bathrooms and smaller rooms: The Waykar 120 Pints 2025 Energy Star model is intended for basements, bathrooms and large rooms and includes a drain hose, so it covers more room types than the other Energy Star picks. See pick 7
All 9 picks in detail
1 Best overall
Waykar 125 Pint Crawl Space Dehumidifier
- Pints per day
- 100 to 149 pints
- Area (sq ft)
- Over 5,000 sq ft
- Pump included
- Yes
- Drain hose included
- Yes
- Commercial or industrial
- Yes
- For basements
- Yes
- For crawl spaces
- Yes
$449.99 (as of 10/24/2026 01:53 PDT - Details)
The only pick in this pool that combines a pump, drain hose, crawl space, basement, and commercial applications on one spec sheet, with a stated 125 pints per day and coverage over 5,000 sq ft. That gives it the widest feature set for mixed basement and crawl space jobs, which is why it leads the list.
Pros
- Only pick combining pump, drain hose, crawl space, basement and commercial intent
- Stated 125 pints per day capacity
- Coverage over 5,000 sq ft
- Pump lets condensate move to a distant or higher drain
Cons
- Energy Star not stated by the seller
- Unit type (LGR or desiccant) not stated by the seller
Good fit if
- Basement and crawl space owners who want one unit with both hose and pump drainage
- Users dealing with water damage who need a pump without buying an LGR unit
Skip if
- You specifically need an Energy Star certified model
- You want a desiccant or LGR type rather than a general commercial unit
Verdict: The most complete all-rounder in this pool for basements and crawl spaces.
2 Best basic Energy Star basement model
Waykar 120 Pints 6000 Sq. Ft 2025 Energy Star Dehumidifier for Basement
- Pints per day
- 100 to 149 pints
- Area (sq ft)
- Over 5,000 sq ft
- Drain hose included
- Yes
- For basements
- Yes
- Energy Star
- Yes
$289.99 (as of 10/24/2026 01:53 PDT - Details)
One of three Energy Star certified models in this pool, and the simplest of the Waykar basement units: a 120 pints per day capacity, coverage stated as over 5,000 sq ft, and a basement focus without a declared drain hose or pump. If you can empty a bucket and want an energy-certified basement unit, this keeps the feature set minimal.
Pros
- Energy Star certified
- Stated 120 pints per day capacity
- Coverage stated as over 5,000 sq ft
- Intended for basement use
Cons
- Drain hose not stated by the seller
- Pump not stated by the seller
- Commercial use not stated by the seller
Good fit if
- Homeowners with large basements over 5,000 sq ft
- Buyers who want an Energy Star certified unit without hose drainage
Skip if
- You need continuous drainage without emptying a bucket
- You are drying out a crawl space or commercial space
Verdict: A solid Energy Star basement unit for anyone who wants a high-capacity dehumidifier without pump or hose extras.
3 Best crawl space commercial model
ALORAIR 113 Pints Crawlspace Dehumidifier for Commercial
- Pints per day
- 100 to 149 pints
- Area (sq ft)
- Up to 1,500 sq ft
- Drain hose included
- Yes
- Commercial or industrial
- Yes
- For basements
- Yes
- For crawl spaces
- Yes
$446.46 (as of 10/24/2026 11:32 PDT - Details)
The ALORAIR is one of three picks with a crawl space focus, and the only one from a dehumidifier specialist without a Waykar badge. Its stated 113 pints per day and commercial orientation make it a direct fit for crawl space installations with gravity drainage.
Pros
- Stated 113 pints per day capacity
- Explicit crawl space and commercial intent
- Sentinel HD55 model from a dehumidifier specialist
Cons
- Pump not stated by the seller
- Drain hose not stated by the seller
- Energy Star not stated by the seller
Good fit if
- Crawl space installations with a floor drain or gravity drainage
- Commercial or job-site spaces where a 113-pint unit fits the load
Skip if
- You need to pump water uphill or to a distant drain
- You want an Energy Star certified household model
Verdict: A credible crawl space commercial choice if you can handle drainage without a pump.
4 Best LGR commercial model
Dri-Eaz LGR 2800i Commercial Dehumidifier with Pump
- Pints per day
- 100 to 149 pints
- Type
- LGR
- Pump included
- Yes
- Commercial or industrial
- Yes
This is the only LGR (low grain refrigerant) type in the pool, and the spec sheet adds a pump and a commercial focus with a stated 130 pints per day capacity. The pump lets the unit discharge to a sink, floor drain or condensate line, which is why contractors often look for this configuration.
Pros
- Only LGR type in this pool
- Built-in pump stated by the seller
- Stated 130 pints per day capacity
- Commercial focus
Cons
- Coverage area not stated by the seller
- Drain hose not stated by the seller
- Energy Star not stated by the seller
Good fit if
- Commercial restoration and water damage work where an LGR unit is preferred
- Sites where the unit must pump condensate to a drain
Skip if
- You need a household Energy Star certified model
- You want a simple unit for occasional basement use without commercial features
Verdict: An LGR commercial unit with pump for dehumidification jobs that need a specialty type.
5 Best desiccant model
Global Industrial Desiccant Dehumidifier
- Pints per day
- 100 to 149 pints
- Type
- Desiccant
- Commercial or industrial
- Yes
$3,002.31 (as of 10/24/2026 13:39 PDT - Details)
The only desiccant type dehumidifier among the nine picks, with a stated 105 pints per day capacity and commercial focus. A desiccant unit uses a different moisture-removal approach from the compressor models in this pool, which matters if you are comparing technologies rather than capacities.
Pros
- Only desiccant type in this pool
- Stated 105 pints per day capacity
- Commercial focus
Cons
- Pump not stated by the seller
- Drain hose not stated by the seller
- Energy Star not stated by the seller
Good fit if
- Buyers specifically comparing desiccant versus compressor dehumidifiers
- Commercial spaces where a 105-pint desiccant unit fits the load
Skip if
- You want an Energy Star certified unit
- You need a pump for drainage
Verdict: A desiccant option for buyers who want a non-compressor approach in this capacity class.
6 Best industrial model
XPOWER XD-125 Industrial Commercial Dehumidifier Dry basements
- Pints per day
- 100 to 149 pints
- Commercial or industrial
- Yes
- For basements
- Yes
$10,397.00 (as of 10/24/2026 02:00 PDT - Details)
The spec sheet describes the XPOWER for industrial and commercial drying: basements, large rooms, work sites and storage facilities. Its capacity is in the 100 to 149 pints range, and it is the only pick whose catalogue name carries an industrial model designation in this pool.
Pros
- Industrial and commercial intent in the catalogue name
- Basement, large-room, work site and storage facility use stated
- One of the few picks with both basement and commercial intent
Cons
- Pump not stated by the seller
- Drain hose not stated by the seller
- Energy Star not stated by the seller
Good fit if
- Contractors drying work sites and storage facilities
- Buyers who want a commercial unit without an LGR or desiccant type
Skip if
- You need a pump to move condensate
- You prefer an Energy Star certified home model
Verdict: A straightforward industrial-capacity unit for large commercial drying tasks.
7 Best Energy Star for home finished spaces
Waykar 120 Pints 2025 Energy Star Dehumidifier for Home
- Pints per day
- 100 to 149 pints
- Area (sq ft)
- Over 5,000 sq ft
- Drain hose included
- Yes
- For basements
- Yes
- For bedrooms and bathrooms
- Yes
- Energy Star
- Yes
$250.19 (as of 10/24/2026 01:53 PDT - Details) Typical price: $277.99, 10% off
One of three Energy Star certified units here, and the most versatile for the home: the seller states a drain hose, basement use, and suitability for bathrooms and smaller rooms as well as coverage over 5,000 sq ft. It covers more room types than the other Waykar 120-pint Energy Star models.
Pros
- Energy Star certified
- Drain hose stated by the seller
- Intended for basement, bathroom and large-room use
- Stated 120 pints per day capacity
Cons
- Pump not stated by the seller
- Crawl space use not stated by the seller
Good fit if
- Homeowners drying basements plus bathrooms or finished rooms
- Users who want continuous drainage through a hose
Skip if
- You need a pump for uphill drainage
- You are drying a crawl space
Verdict: The Energy Star home model with the widest stated room coverage in this pool.
8 Best Energy Star for continuous drain
Waykar 6000 Sq.Ft Energy Star Dehumidifier for Basement & Home
- Pints per day
- 100 to 149 pints
- Area (sq ft)
- Over 5,000 sq ft
- Drain hose included
- Yes
- For basements
- Yes
- Energy Star
- Yes
$245.96 (as of 10/24/2026 01:53 PDT - Details)
The seller states a drain hose and a water tank for this Energy Star unit, plus coverage over 5,000 sq ft and 120 pints per day. Of the three Energy Star models here, it is the one with the clearest continuous-drain setup.
Pros
- Energy Star certified
- Drain hose and tank stated by the seller
- Coverage over 5,000 sq ft
- Stated 120 pints per day capacity
Cons
- Pump not stated by the seller
- Small-room suitability not stated by the seller
Good fit if
- Basement owners who can route a hose to a drain
- Buyers who want an Energy Star unit with a water tank backup
Skip if
- You need to pump condensate upward
- You want one unit for bathrooms and small rooms as well
Verdict: An Energy Star large-space unit geared toward continuous drainage.
9 Best crawl space gravity-drain model
Waykar 125 Pint Crawl Space Dehumidifier with Drain Hose for Basements
- Pints per day
- 100 to 149 pints
- Area (sq ft)
- Over 5,000 sq ft
- Drain hose included
- Yes
- Commercial or industrial
- Yes
- For basements
- Yes
- For crawl spaces
- Yes
This Waykar 125 Pint shares the crawl space, basement, commercial and drain hose features of the pump version, but drops the pump for installations that can rely on gravity drainage. It has the same stated 125 pints per day and over 5,000 sq ft coverage as the top overall pick.
Pros
- Crawl space, basement and commercial intent
- Drain hose stated by the seller
- Stated 125 pints per day capacity
- Coverage over 5,000 sq ft
Cons
- Pump not stated by the seller
- Energy Star not stated by the seller
Good fit if
- Crawl space installations with a floor drain or gravity outlet
- Buyers who want the 125-pint Waykar setup without a pump
Skip if
- You need to pump condensate uphill
- You want an Energy Star certified unit
Verdict: The same high-capacity Waykar approach as the top pick, minus the pump.
Specs compared
| # | Dehumidifier | Pints per day | Area (sq ft) | Type | Whole house | Pump included | Drain hose included |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waykar 125 Pint Crawl Space Dehumidifier | 100 to 149 pints | Over 5,000 sq ft | not stated | not stated | Yes | Yes |
| 2 | Waykar 120 Pints 6000 Sq. Ft 2025 Energy Star Dehumidifier for Basement | 100 to 149 pints | Over 5,000 sq ft | not stated | not stated | not stated | Yes |
| 3 | ALORAIR 113 Pints Crawlspace Dehumidifier for Commercial | 100 to 149 pints | Up to 1,500 sq ft | not stated | not stated | not stated | Yes |
| 4 | Dri-Eaz LGR 2800i Commercial Dehumidifier with Pump | 100 to 149 pints | not stated | LGR | not stated | Yes | not stated |
| 5 | Global Industrial Desiccant Dehumidifier | 100 to 149 pints | not stated | Desiccant | not stated | not stated | not stated |
| 6 | XPOWER XD-125 Industrial Commercial Dehumidifier Dry basements | 100 to 149 pints | not stated | not stated | not stated | not stated | not stated |
| 7 | Waykar 120 Pints 2025 Energy Star Dehumidifier for Home | 100 to 149 pints | Over 5,000 sq ft | not stated | not stated | not stated | Yes |
| 8 | Waykar 6000 Sq.Ft Energy Star Dehumidifier for Basement & Home | 100 to 149 pints | Over 5,000 sq ft | not stated | not stated | not stated | Yes |
| 9 | Waykar 125 Pint Crawl Space Dehumidifier with Drain Hose for Basements | 100 to 149 pints | Over 5,000 sq ft | not stated | not stated | not stated | Yes |
How we chose these
We began with 10 priced entries in the 100 to 149 pints per day filter. After folding near-duplicate entries, the pool held 9 dehumidifiers. For each model we recorded the seller-stated specifications: capacity, Energy Star status, pump and drain hose options, coverage area, intended spaces such as basement, crawl space or commercial use, and unit type. We shortlisted by specification completeness rather than field performance. If the seller does not state a feature, this guide says so. Live prices are printed with each pick and were read from the catalogue entry at the time of writing; prices can change. This site does not test dehumidifiers; the guide is based on stated specifications, the maker's published information and the catalogue data shown here.
What to look for
What 100 to 149 pints per day means
Capacity numbers describe how much moisture a dehumidifier can remove in 24 hours under standardized test conditions. Under the current U.S. Department of Energy test procedure, portable dehumidifiers are measured at 65 degrees Fahrenheit rather than the older 80 degree condition, which lowers the reported number. The models in this pool are marked at 100 to 149 pints; on the ENERGY STAR sizing chart, that is well above the 50+ pints recommended for a large room over 2,000 sq ft in wet conditions. In practice these units are aimed at very large spaces, damp basements, crawl spaces and commercial settings.
Match the capacity to the moisture load
ENERGY STAR's sizing chart recommends capacity based on both room size and dampness. For a large room over 2,000 sq ft that is slightly to moderately damp, it suggests 30 pints or more; for a very damp or wet large room, it suggests 50+ pints. Every pick in this pool is above that floor. Five of the nine picks state coverage over 5,000 sq ft, and several are intended for basements, crawl spaces or commercial spaces. If your space is only a standard living room, a 100 to 149 pint unit will be more capacity than you need.
Drainage: bucket, hose or pump
ENERGY STAR's buying guide describes three common water removal paths: a removable bucket with an auto shutoff, a hose fitting that directs condensate to a floor drain, and a built-in pump for moving water to a higher or more distant drain. In this pool, 4 of the 9 models state a drain hose and 2 add a pump. If the unit will sit below a floor drain, a hose model keeps you from emptying the bucket. If you need to push water up to a sink or outside, look at the pump models. The seller does not state a drain hose for the other five models, so water collection depends on a bucket or, for the Dri-Eaz, a pump.
Energy Star and operating efficiency
ENERGY STAR states that a certified dehumidifier uses 20% less energy than a similarly sized conventional unit. Three of the nine picks here are Energy Star certified, all from Waykar. Certification does not change the stated capacity: an Energy Star unit removes the same amount of moisture but is designed to do so more efficiently. If energy use is a priority, start with those three, then compare drain features and room coverage.
LGR, desiccant and compressor types
Most dehumidifiers in this pool are conventional compressor-style units, although the pool does not state a type for every model. Two picks are different: the Dri-Eaz LGR 2800i is the only LGR (low grain refrigerant) model here and is intended for commercial use, while the Global Industrial is the only desiccant model and is also intended for commercial use. Neither type is Energy Star certified in this pool. LGR and desiccant units are alternatives worth comparing when you need a specialty type rather than a standard compressor model.
Read the specification gaps
Because the picks come from catalogue entries, some useful specifications are simply not stated by the seller. For example, only 5 of the 9 models state a coverage area, 2 state a pump, and 3 are Energy Star certified. When a specification is missing, treat it as absent rather than assumed. The pool used for this guide records each model's stated specs: capacity range, coverage area, basement, crawl space, commercial, pump, drain hose, Energy Star and unit type. If a spec is not there, this guide says so.
Questions
How many pints do I need for a large basement?
ENERGY STAR's sizing chart suggests that a large room over 2,000 sq ft in very damp or wet conditions needs at least 50 pints per day. Units in the 100 to 149 pint range are roughly double that floor and are intended for very large spaces, unfinished basements, crawl spaces and commercial drying situations. Five of the nine picks in this pool are intended for spaces over 5,000 sq ft.
What does Energy Star mean on a dehumidifier?
ENERGY STAR certifies dehumidifiers that use more efficient refrigeration coils, compressors and fans to remove the same amount of moisture while using about 20% less energy than a similarly sized conventional unit. Three of the nine picks in this pool are Energy Star certified, all from Waykar. Certification is separate from capacity: an Energy Star model can still remove over 100 pints per day.
Do I need a dehumidifier with a pump or drain hose?
A drain hose is helpful when the unit sits near a floor drain, because you never have to empty a bucket. A pump is needed when condensate must move uphill to a sink, washer box or outside. In this pool, four models state a drain hose and two add a pump. The top overall pick, the Waykar 125 with Pump, includes both.
Why do new dehumidifiers show lower capacity numbers than older ones?
The Department of Energy changed the test procedure for portable dehumidifiers in 2020. Units are now tested at 65 degrees Fahrenheit, which is closer to a real basement environment, rather than the older 80 degree condition. Cooler air holds less moisture, so the same dehumidifier reports a lower pint-per-day number. ENERGY STAR publishes a rough conversion table between old and new capacity numbers.
Can a 100 to 149 pint unit work in a crawl space?
Yes, if the crawl space is large or very damp. Three models in this pool are explicitly intended for crawl spaces: the ALORAIR and the two Waykar 125 Pint units. The Waykar versions add a drain hose and one includes a pump. If you cannot run a hose to a drain and the space is below grade, a pump model is the safer choice.
Were these dehumidifiers tested by your site?
No. This site does not test the units; the picks are based on seller-stated specifications and catalogue data displayed. Live prices are shown with each product and can change.
Update history
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