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Best 150 Pint Dehumidifiers in 2026: 15 Picks Compared on Specs

The lead model in this comparison is the Waykar 150 Pint 2025 Energy Star with Pump: it combines an Energy Star label, a built-in pump, a drain hose, basement and commercial labels, and a coverage claim of up to 7,000 sq ft in one unit. We chose the 15 models in this guide from a pool of 19 listed 150-pint-or-more dehumidifiers using only the specifications in each listing and the maker's published product information. No unit was tested.

15 picks from 24 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

#PickDehumidifierPrice
1Best overallWaykar 150 Pint 2025 Energy Star Dehumidifier

$399.94 (as of 10/24/2026 01:53 PDT - Details) Typical price: $499.99, 20% off

2Best 160 pint pump modelMoiswell 160 Pints Commercial Dehumidifier with Pump/Drain Hose

$539.00 (as of 10/24/2026 00:37 PDT - Details)

3Best pump-and-hose commercial 150 pintWaykar 150 Pint Commercial Dehumidifier

$449.99 (as of 10/24/2026 01:53 PDT - Details)

4Best LGR for industrial useALORAIR 170 PPD Commercial Dehumidifier with Pump

$599.99 (as of 10/24/2026 11:32 PDT - Details) Typical price: $639.29, 6% off

5Best pump crawl space modelWaykar 158 Pints Crawl Space Dehumidifier with Pump

$485.97 (as of 10/24/2026 01:53 PDT - Details) Typical price: $539.99, 10% off

6Best drain-only crawl space modelMoiswell 155 Pint Commercial Dehumidifier

$496.99 (as of 10/24/2026 00:37 PDT - Details)

7Best smart-control modelALORAIR 180 PPD Commercial Dehumidifiers with Smart WiFi

$3,294.97 (as of 10/24/2026 11:32 PDT - Details)

8Best over-200 pint with drain hoseWaykar 216 Pints Commercial Dehumidifier with Pump

$699.99 (as of 10/24/2026 01:53 PDT - Details)

9Best LGR with drain hoseWaykar 150 Pints Commercial Dehumidifier with Pump & Drain Hose

$559.99 (as of 10/24/2026 01:53 PDT - Details)

10Best tank-and-hose basement modelWaykar 150 Pint 7000 Sq.Ft Dehumidifier for Basement

$379.99 (as of 10/24/2026 01:53 PDT - Details)

11Best whole-house installed modelALORAIR 165 Pints Whole House Dehumidifiers

$3,799.00 (as of 10/24/2026 11:32 PDT - Details)

12Highest stated capacity in this listWaykar 240 Pint Commercial Dehumidifier

$779.99 (as of 10/24/2026 01:53 PDT - Details)

13Best for memory restartALORAIR Commercial Dehumidifier with Pump

$2,876.80 (as of 10/24/2026 11:32 PDT - Details)

14Best simple basement pumpWaykar 150 Pints 7

$229.99 (as of 10/24/2026 01:53 PDT - Details)

15Best for water damage restorationALORAIR Commercial Dehumidifier with Pump Drain Hose

$2,876.80 (as of 10/24/2026 11:32 PDT - Details)

Which one is right for you?

  • For basement flooding and seeping walls: If the basement floods or walls sweat, choose a model with a pump and hose, such as the Waykar 150 Pint Commercial with Pump & Drain Hose, so condensate can move to a drain without carrying buckets. See pick 3
  • For crawl space drying: A unit specified for crawl spaces, the Waykar 158 Pints Crawl Space with Pump, fits spaces with no floor drain and lists pump drainage in its features. See pick 5
  • For whole-home installation: If you have ductwork and want permanent humidity control, the ALORAIR Sentinel WHD200 is sold as a whole-house model and should be installed by an HVAC professional. See pick 11
  • For restoration and water damage work: Mobile crews can use the ALORAIR 180 Pint Water Damage unit with pump and drain hose; it is listed for crawl spaces and basements. See pick 15

All 15 picks in detail

1 Best overall

Waykar 150 Pint 2025 Energy Star Dehumidifier

Waykar 150 Pint 2025 Energy Star Dehumidifier

Pints per day
150 pints or more
Area (sq ft)
Over 5,000 sq ft
Pump included
Yes
Drain hose included
Yes
Commercial or industrial
Yes
For basements
Yes
Energy Star
Yes

$399.94 (as of 10/24/2026 01:53 PDT - Details) Typical price: $499.99, 20% off

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The listing includes Energy Star, pump, drain hose, basement and commercial labels, and a 7,000 sq ft coverage claim. Compared with the plain Waykar 150 Pint 2025 Energy Star in the pool, this one adds a pump so it can push condensate to a higher drain.

Pros

  • Energy Star label is listed
  • Built-in pump and drain hose are both listed
  • Basement and commercial use are listed
  • Coverage claim of 7,000 sq ft is stated

Cons

  • No crawl space classification is stated
  • No WiFi controls are listed

Good fit if

  • Basements that need condensate lifted to a sink or floor drain
  • Homes where an Energy Star label is important

Skip if

  • You need a unit explicitly labeled for crawl space work
  • You want app or smart-home controls, which are not listed

Verdict: The most complete listed feature set for a high-capacity basement dehumidifier.

2 Best 160 pint pump model

Moiswell 160 Pints Commercial Dehumidifier with Pump/Drain Hose

Moiswell 160 Pints Commercial Dehumidifier with Pump/Drain Hose

Pints per day
150 pints or more
Pump included
Yes
Drain hose included
Yes
Commercial or industrial
Yes
For basements
Yes

$539.00 (as of 10/24/2026 00:37 PDT - Details)

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This Moiswell is one of the few picks whose listing includes both pump and drain hose as stated specs, plus commercial and basement labels. It also lists a slightly higher 160 pint stated capacity than the 150 pint Waykar models nearby.

Pros

  • 160 pint capacity is stated in the listing
  • Pump and drain hose are both listed
  • Commercial and basement use are listed
  • Described as a commercial dehumidifier

Cons

  • No Energy Star label is listed
  • No coverage area is stated by the seller

Good fit if

  • Users who want condensate pumped out automatically
  • Commercial and basement spaces that need a listed 160 pint unit

Skip if

  • You need a seller-stated coverage area, since none is listed
  • You want an Energy Star certified unit

Verdict: A pump-and-hose 160 pint commercial unit with the maker's stated features.

3 Best pump-and-hose commercial 150 pint

Waykar 150 Pint Commercial Dehumidifier

Waykar 150 Pint Commercial Dehumidifier

Pints per day
150 pints or more
Area (sq ft)
Over 5,000 sq ft
Pump included
Yes
Drain hose included
Yes
Commercial or industrial
Yes
For basements
Yes
Energy Star
Yes

$449.99 (as of 10/24/2026 01:53 PDT - Details)

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The listing combines pump, drain hose, basement, and commercial labels with a 150 pint capacity, giving it the same core feature set as the overall pick without the Energy Star label. This makes it a straightforward commercial-style choice for large basements that do not need an efficiency certification.

Pros

  • Pump and drain hose are listed
  • Basement and commercial use are listed
  • Described as a 150 pint commercial unit

Cons

  • No Energy Star label is listed
  • No coverage area is stated by the seller

Good fit if

  • Commercial basements that need pump-assisted drainage
  • Anyone who does not need an Energy Star label

Skip if

  • Homes where an Energy Star efficiency label is required
  • Users who want a stated coverage area

Verdict: A straightforward pump-and-hose commercial 150 pint with the listed features.

4 Best LGR for industrial use

ALORAIR 170 PPD Commercial Dehumidifier with Pump

ALORAIR 170 PPD Commercial Dehumidifier with Pump

Pints per day
150 pints or more
Type
LGR
Pump included
Yes
Drain hose included
Yes
Commercial or industrial
Yes

$599.99 (as of 10/24/2026 11:32 PDT - Details) Typical price: $639.29, 6% off

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ALORAIR sells this as a 170 PPD LGR commercial unit with a pump. Among the picks with an LGR label, it offers a higher stated capacity than the 150 pint Waykar LGR and is marketed specifically for industrial use.

Pros

  • LGR classification is listed
  • 170 PPD capacity is stated in the listing
  • Pump and commercial use are listed

Cons

  • No drain hose is listed
  • No Energy Star label is listed
  • No coverage area is stated by the seller

Good fit if

  • Restoration or industrial jobs that call for an LGR unit
  • Sites where a pump is needed but a gravity hose is not possible

Skip if

  • You need a drain hose connection, which is not listed
  • You require an Energy Star certified unit

Verdict: A listed 170 PPD LGR commercial pump unit for industrial and restoration work.

5 Best pump crawl space model

Waykar 158 Pints Crawl Space Dehumidifier with Pump

Waykar 158 Pints Crawl Space Dehumidifier with Pump

Pints per day
150 pints or more
Area (sq ft)
Over 5,000 sq ft
Pump included
Yes
Commercial or industrial
Yes
For basements
Yes
For crawl spaces
Yes

$485.97 (as of 10/24/2026 01:53 PDT - Details) Typical price: $539.99, 10% off

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This Waykar is the crawl-space-oriented pick with a pump and a 7,500 sq ft coverage claim. It has no basement or commercial label, but the listing specifies crawl space use, which makes it a better match for low, damp spaces than the basement-only models here.

Pros

  • Crawl space use is specified
  • Pump is listed
  • 7,500 sq ft coverage claim is stated

Cons

  • No drain hose is listed
  • No basement or commercial label is stated
  • No Energy Star label is listed

Good fit if

  • Crawl spaces with no floor drain
  • Users who want a listed 158 pint pump model

Skip if

  • You plan to use it as a visible basement or living-area unit
  • You want a drain hose connection that is not listed

Verdict: A pump-equipped 158 pint unit expressly listed for crawl spaces.

6 Best drain-only crawl space model

Moiswell 155 Pint Commercial Dehumidifier

Moiswell 155 Pint Commercial Dehumidifier

Pints per day
150 pints or more
Drain hose included
Yes
Commercial or industrial
Yes
For basements
Yes
For crawl spaces
Yes

$496.99 (as of 10/24/2026 00:37 PDT - Details)

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This Moiswell lists a drain hose and crawl space use without a pump, so it fits spaces where a gravity drain is available. It is a straightforward 155 pint commercial unit for crawl spaces compared with the pump-equipped crawl space picks.

Pros

  • 155 pint capacity is stated
  • Crawl space use and drain hose are listed
  • Commercial use is listed

Cons

  • No pump is listed
  • No Energy Star label is listed
  • No coverage area is stated by the seller

Good fit if

  • Crawl spaces with a floor drain at a lower level
  • Users who do not need a condensate pump

Skip if

  • Crawl spaces where condensate must be pumped upward
  • You need a seller-stated coverage area

Verdict: A pump-free 155 pint crawl space unit with drain hose.

7 Best smart-control model

ALORAIR 180 PPD Commercial Dehumidifiers with Smart WiFi

ALORAIR 180 PPD Commercial Dehumidifiers with Smart WiFi

Pints per day
150 pints or more
Pump included
Yes
Commercial or industrial
Yes
For basements
Yes
For crawl spaces
Yes
Wi-Fi or app
Yes

$3,294.97 (as of 10/24/2026 11:32 PDT - Details)

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This is the only pick with WiFi listed in the seller's specification, which allows remote monitoring. It combines that with a pump, basement, commercial, and crawl space labels and a 180 PPD capacity claim, making it the most connected high-capacity unit here.

Pros

  • WiFi control is listed
  • Pump is listed
  • Basement, crawl space, and commercial use are all listed
  • 180 PPD capacity is stated

Cons

  • No drain hose is listed
  • No Energy Star label is listed
  • No coverage area is stated by the seller

Good fit if

  • Users who want to monitor a remote crawl space or basement over WiFi
  • Customers who need 180 PPD capacity with a pump

Skip if

  • You prefer a wired or drain-hose connection, which is not listed
  • You do not need smart controls

Verdict: The only WiFi-listed pick in this guide, with pump and a stated 180 PPD capacity.

8 Best over-200 pint with drain hose

Waykar 216 Pints Commercial Dehumidifier with Pump

Waykar 216 Pints Commercial Dehumidifier with Pump

Pints per day
150 pints or more
Area (sq ft)
Over 5,000 sq ft
Pump included
Yes
Drain hose included
Yes
Commercial or industrial
Yes
For basements
Yes

$699.99 (as of 10/24/2026 01:53 PDT - Details)

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At 216 pints stated capacity and 8,500 sq ft coverage, this Waykar is built for jobs beyond a residential basement. It includes pump, drain hose, basement, and commercial labels, and the listing says it has a washable filter.

Pros

  • 216 pint capacity is stated
  • 8,500 sq ft coverage claim is stated
  • Pump, drain hose, basement, and commercial use are listed
  • Washable filter is mentioned in the listing

Cons

  • No Energy Star label is listed
  • No LGR classification is stated

Good fit if

  • Large commercial basements, workshops, and storage spaces
  • Users who want a pump and drain hose in one 200-plus pint unit

Skip if

  • You need a portable unit for a normal-size home
  • You need an LGR or Energy Star label, neither of which is listed

Verdict: A high-capacity 216 pint commercial unit with pump, drain hose, and a stated 8,500 sq ft coverage.

9 Best LGR with drain hose

Waykar 150 Pints Commercial Dehumidifier with Pump & Drain Hose

Waykar 150 Pints Commercial Dehumidifier with Pump & Drain Hose

Pints per day
150 pints or more
Area (sq ft)
Over 5,000 sq ft
Type
LGR
Pump included
Yes
Drain hose included
Yes
Commercial or industrial
Yes
For basements
Yes

$559.99 (as of 10/24/2026 01:53 PDT - Details)

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Like the ALORAIR LGR, this Waykar is labeled LGR, but it also lists a drain hose and a 7,500 sq ft area claim, so it suits LGR work in a basement where a gravity drain is available.

Pros

  • LGR classification is listed
  • Pump and drain hose are both listed
  • Basement and commercial use are listed
  • 7,500 sq ft coverage claim is stated

Cons

  • No Energy Star label is listed
  • No crawl space label is stated

Good fit if

  • Basement LGR jobs with a floor drain
  • Users who want LGR type plus hose drainage

Skip if

  • You need a crawl-space-specific label
  • You want an Energy Star certified unit

Verdict: An LGR-listed 150 pint unit that combines pump, drain hose, and a stated 7,500 sq ft coverage.

10 Best tank-and-hose basement model

Waykar 150 Pint 7000 Sq.Ft Dehumidifier for Basement

Waykar 150 Pint 7000 Sq.Ft Dehumidifier for Basement

Pints per day
150 pints or more
Area (sq ft)
Over 5,000 sq ft
Whole house
Yes
Drain hose included
Yes
For basements
Yes

$379.99 (as of 10/24/2026 01:53 PDT - Details)

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The listing includes a tank and a drain hose, and it is explicitly for basements, making it one of the simplest 150 pint options here. It lacks a pump, so it relies on gravity drainage or bucket emptying, unlike the pump models above.

Pros

  • Tank and drain hose are both listed
  • Basement use is specified
  • 7,000 sq ft coverage claim is stated

Cons

  • No pump is listed
  • No Energy Star label is listed
  • No commercial use label is stated

Good fit if

  • Basements with a floor drain where gravity drainage works
  • Users who want tank and hose flexibility

Skip if

  • Basements where condensate must be lifted to a drain
  • Users who need a commercial-rated unit

Verdict: A straightforward tank-and-hose 150 pint basement unit.

11 Best whole-house installed model

ALORAIR 165 Pints Whole House Dehumidifiers

ALORAIR 165 Pints Whole House Dehumidifiers

Pints per day
150 pints or more
Area (sq ft)
3,001 to 5,000 sq ft
Whole house
Yes
Commercial or industrial
Yes

$3,799.00 (as of 10/24/2026 11:32 PDT - Details)

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This ALORAIR is the only pick listed as a whole-house model. ENERGY STAR notes that whole-home dehumidifiers are typically installed to use the home's air ducts; this unit is sold as the Sentinel WHD200 with a 165 pint stated capacity.

Pros

  • Whole-house use is stated in the listing
  • 165 pint capacity is stated
  • Sold as the ALORAIR Sentinel WHD200

Cons

  • No pump or drain hose is listed
  • No Energy Star label is listed
  • Ducted installation usually requires an HVAC professional according to ENERGY STAR

Good fit if

  • Homes with ductwork that need permanent humidity control
  • Users shopping for a whole-house style 150-plus pint unit

Skip if

  • You want a portable unit that can be moved
  • You are not planning an HVAC-style installation

Verdict: The whole-house pick among 150-plus pint models, designed for ducted installation.

12 Highest stated capacity in this list

Waykar 240 Pint Commercial Dehumidifier

Waykar 240 Pint Commercial Dehumidifier

Pints per day
150 pints or more
Area (sq ft)
Over 5,000 sq ft
Pump included
Yes
Commercial or industrial
Yes
For basements
Yes

$779.99 (as of 10/24/2026 01:53 PDT - Details)

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With 240 pints stated in the name, this Waykar has the highest capacity among the 15 picks. The listing also specifies pump, basement, and commercial use, which makes it aimed at very wet basements and commercial basements.

Pros

  • 240 pint stated capacity is the highest in this list
  • Pump is listed
  • Basement and commercial use are listed

Cons

  • No drain hose is listed
  • No Energy Star label is listed
  • No coverage area is stated by the seller

Good fit if

  • Extremely wet basements that need maximum stated capacity
  • Commercial users who want a 240 pint unit with a pump

Skip if

  • You need a drain hose, which is not listed
  • You expect a stated coverage area, which is absent

Verdict: The highest-capacity pick in this guide, with pump and commercial labels.

13 Best for memory restart

ALORAIR Commercial Dehumidifier with Pump

ALORAIR Commercial Dehumidifier with Pump

Pints per day
150 pints or more
Type
LGR
Pump included
Yes
Commercial or industrial
Yes
For basements
Yes
For crawl spaces
Yes

$2,876.80 (as of 10/24/2026 11:32 PDT - Details)

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This ALORAIR listing mentions memory starting and a six-year limited warranty, which are useful for unattended or rental equipment. It is a pump-equipped LGR unit with basement, crawl space, and commercial labels and up to 180 PPD stated capacity.

Pros

  • Memory starting is stated in the listing
  • Six-year limited warranty is stated in the listing
  • Pump and LGR classification are listed
  • Basement, crawl space, and commercial use are listed

Cons

  • No drain hose is listed
  • No Energy Star label is listed
  • No coverage area is stated by the seller

Good fit if

  • Unattended installations that want the unit to restart after a power loss
  • Users who value the stated six-year limited warranty

Skip if

  • You need a drain hose connection, which is not listed
  • You prefer a unit with an Energy Star label

Verdict: A memory-start LGR commercial pump unit with a stated six-year limited warranty.

14 Best simple basement pump

Waykar 150 Pints 7

Waykar 150 Pints 7

Pints per day
150 pints or more
Area (sq ft)
Over 5,000 sq ft
Whole house
Yes
Pump included
Yes
Drain hose included
Yes
For basements
Yes

$229.99 (as of 10/24/2026 01:53 PDT - Details)

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This is a more basic pump-equipped 150 pint basement unit: the listing includes pump and basement use but leaves out drain hose, Energy Star, and commercial labels. It is the simplest pump pick in the lineup for users who mostly want condensate lifted out of a basement.

Pros

  • Built-in pump is listed
  • Basement use is specified
  • 7,000 sq ft coverage claim is stated

Cons

  • No drain hose is listed
  • No Energy Star label is listed
  • No commercial use label is stated

Good fit if

  • Basements where a pump can send water to a drain
  • Users who want a 150 pint pump model without extra labels

Skip if

  • You need a drain hose fitting
  • You need a commercial-rated machine

Verdict: A straightforward pump-equipped 150 pint basement unit with a stated 7,000 sq ft coverage.

15 Best for water damage restoration

ALORAIR Commercial Dehumidifier with Pump Drain Hose

ALORAIR Commercial Dehumidifier with Pump Drain Hose

Pints per day
150 pints or more
Pump included
Yes
Drain hose included
Yes
Commercial or industrial
Yes
For basements
Yes
For crawl spaces
Yes

$2,876.80 (as of 10/24/2026 11:32 PDT - Details)

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The product name ties this ALORAIR to water damage work, and the listing includes pump, drain hose, basement, crawl space, and commercial labels. It gives restoration crews a stated 180 pint unit with both pump and gravity drainage options.

Pros

  • 180 pint capacity is stated
  • Pump and drain hose are both listed
  • Basement, crawl space, and commercial use are all listed

Cons

  • No LGR classification is stated
  • No Energy Star label is listed
  • No coverage area is stated by the seller

Good fit if

  • Restoration crews drying water-damaged basements
  • Users who want both pump and drain hose on a commercial unit

Skip if

  • You need an LGR-labeled machine
  • You want an Energy Star certified unit

Verdict: A pump-and-hose 180 pint commercial unit marketed for water damage work.

Specs compared

#DehumidifierPints per dayArea (sq ft)TypeWhole housePump includedDrain hose included
1Waykar 150 Pint 2025 Energy Star Dehumidifier150 pints or moreOver 5,000 sq ftnot statednot statedYesYes
2Moiswell 160 Pints Commercial Dehumidifier with Pump/Drain Hose150 pints or morenot statednot statednot statedYesYes
3Waykar 150 Pint Commercial Dehumidifier150 pints or moreOver 5,000 sq ftnot statednot statedYesYes
4ALORAIR 170 PPD Commercial Dehumidifier with Pump150 pints or morenot statedLGRnot statedYesYes
5Waykar 158 Pints Crawl Space Dehumidifier with Pump150 pints or moreOver 5,000 sq ftnot statednot statedYesnot stated
6Moiswell 155 Pint Commercial Dehumidifier150 pints or morenot statednot statednot statednot statedYes
7ALORAIR 180 PPD Commercial Dehumidifiers with Smart WiFi150 pints or morenot statednot statednot statedYesnot stated
8Waykar 216 Pints Commercial Dehumidifier with Pump150 pints or moreOver 5,000 sq ftnot statednot statedYesYes
9Waykar 150 Pints Commercial Dehumidifier with Pump & Drain Hose150 pints or moreOver 5,000 sq ftLGRnot statedYesYes
10Waykar 150 Pint 7000 Sq.Ft Dehumidifier for Basement150 pints or moreOver 5,000 sq ftnot statedYesnot statedYes
11ALORAIR 165 Pints Whole House Dehumidifiers150 pints or more3,001 to 5,000 sq ftnot statedYesnot statednot stated
12Waykar 240 Pint Commercial Dehumidifier150 pints or moreOver 5,000 sq ftnot statednot statedYesnot stated
13ALORAIR Commercial Dehumidifier with Pump150 pints or morenot statedLGRnot statedYesnot stated
14Waykar 150 Pints 7150 pints or moreOver 5,000 sq ftnot statedYesYesYes
15ALORAIR Commercial Dehumidifier with Pump Drain Hose150 pints or morenot statednot statednot statedYesYes

How we chose these

We compared 19 listed dehumidifiers whose sellers identify them as 150 pints or more per day. The shortlist keeps one listing per useful combination of stated features whenever possible, favors units from established makers, and leaves out configurations that duplicate another pick's role. Awards are based solely on the listed specifications: capacity in the product name, pump, drain hose, Energy Star, basement, crawl space, commercial, whole house, LGR, WiFi, and stated coverage area. Prices on this page are read live from the store listing with a timestamp; the pool file is regenerated outside this article and kept for less than 24 hours. No unit was tested. If a specification is absent from a listing, it is marked as not stated by the seller.

What to look for

Capacity: what a 150 pint model means

DOE's current test procedure measures portable dehumidifiers at 65°F rather than 80°F, so today's stated capacities are generally lower than pre-2020 figures. ENERGY STAR's sizing chart suggests at least 50 pints per day for a wet large room. A unit listed at 150 pints or more is therefore aimed at very wet, large, or hard-to-dry spaces, not at a normal-sized living room.

Pump, drain hose, or bucket

Most portable dehumidifiers collect water in a bucket that you empty, and some accept a hose for gravity drainage to a floor drain. ENERGY STAR describes hose fittings that can be directed into a floor drain or sump pump. If the space has no floor drain or the drain is above the unit, a pump is useful because it can push water upward. The seller's listed features in this guide tell you which combination each pick has: pump, drain hose, both, or neither.

Basement, crawl space, or whole house

Basement-listed models are intended for wet, below-grade rooms. Crawl space models in this guide are listed for low, confined spaces, often with pump or drain hose fittings. Whole-house models are a separate category: ENERGY STAR says they are typically installed to use the home's air ducts, often by an HVAC professional. Match the label to the space you actually need to dry, and expect to plan the drain before installation.

Energy Star and humidity control

ENERGY STAR certified dehumidifiers use about 20% less energy than similarly sized conventional units. CDC recommends keeping indoor humidity as low as you can, no higher than 50%, all day, and says an air conditioner or dehumidifier will help you keep the level low. Three of the 19 listings in the pool carry an Energy Star label in their product names; all three are Waykar models, and one is our overall pick.

When a specification is missing

Some listings publish only partial specifications. When a feature such as WiFi, drain hose, or a coverage area is missing from the pool file, this guide says 'not stated by the seller' rather than guessing. Before buying, compare the full product listing page and check whether the maker publishes a spec sheet.

Questions

Is a 150 pint dehumidifier too large for a normal home?

For a finished living area, 150 pints is usually more capacity than a small room needs. ENERGY STAR's sizing guidance recommends at least 40 pints per day for a very damp large room and at least 50 pints for a wet large room. The 150 pint class is better matched to unfinished basements, crawl spaces, commercial spaces, or very large open areas where the extra capacity shortens drying time.

Should I choose a model with a pump or a drain hose?

A drain hose lets condensate flow by gravity to a floor drain. A pump adds the ability to push water to a higher drain, such as a laundry sink or an exterior line. The picks in this guide are split among pump-only, drain-hose-only, and pump-plus-hose combinations. Check your drain height before choosing: if the drain is below the unit, gravity works; if it is above, a pump is the safer listed feature.

What is an LGR dehumidifier?

LGR is the low-grain-refrigerant label used on several commercial-style listings in this pool. On this page, we only apply the LGR term when the seller's own listing states it. The ALORAIR 170 PPD, the ALORAIR commercial pump unit with memory starting, and the Waykar 150 Pints Commercial LGR are all marked that way. If you need an LGR unit for restoration work, those are the picks to compare.

Do Energy Star 150 pint models exist?

Yes. In the pool behind this guide, three Waykar listings carry an Energy Star label, including one of our picks, the Waykar 150 Pint 2025 Energy Star with Pump. ENERGY STAR says certified dehumidifiers use about 20% less energy than comparable conventional units. If an efficiency label matters more than a pump, compare the Energy Star models at the top of this guide.

Will a 150 pint dehumidifier work in a cold basement?

DOE's test procedure measures portable dehumidifiers at 65°F, and ENERGY STAR warns that frost can form on coils below that temperature, causing the compressor to cycle. If your basement regularly sits below 65°F, look for a listing that mentions low-temperature operation or an anti-frost feature, and plan to run the unit only when temperatures are warm enough.

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