Thermoelectric Dehumidifiers | Small rooms, cars, hotels | Peltier tech; 35 dBA (▲ quieter than industry avg 40 dBA) 12V power; 15 pints/day (▲ Base: 18, Advanced: 22) Automatic defrost (41°F ▲▲ industry 50°F) Washable filter (ASTM F739) | Ultra-quiet (35 dBA ▲), energy-efficient, portable, no compressor maintenance | Lower capacity (15-22 pints), slower in high humidity (>80% RH) |
Refrigerative Dehumidifiers | Large homes, basements | Refrigeration cycle; 50 pints/day (Industry Standard) 50 dBA noise; requires 120V | High capacity (▲▲▲), effective in high humidity, large area coverage | Noisy (50 dBA), bulky, higher energy use, compressor maintenance needed |
Desiccant Dehumidifiers | Low-temp basements, crawl spaces | Silica gel wheels; operates at 40°F (▲) Continuous drainage; 25 pints/day (▲ Advanced: 30) ISO 16890 filtration | Works in cold temps (▲), continuous drainage, moderate noise (45 dBA) | Higher energy cost, desiccant replacement needed, pricier upfront |
Portable Dehumidifiers | Travel, RVs, temporary use | Compact (12" x 8"); 3L tank (▲ Base: 5L, Advanced: 7L) 12V/120V dual power | Lightweight (▲), easy to move, versatile power options (▲▲ dual voltage) | Lower capacity (3-7L), less powerful, frequent tank emptying |
Whole House Dehumidifiers | Large homes, commercial buildings | 100 pints/day (Industry Standard) Integrates with HVAC; Energy Star rated | High capacity (▲▲▲), whole-home coverage, energy-efficient (▲▲▲ Energy Star) | Expensive (▲▲▲), requires installation, bulky, not portable |
Industrial Dehumidifiers | Factories, data centers | 500+ pints/day (Industry Standard) Stainless steel build; ISO 16890 filtration | Massive capacity (▲▲▲▲), durable, customizable (▲▲ advanced settings) | Extremely costly (▲▲▲▲), requires expertise, not portable, high maintenance |