The Best Dehumidifiers on Amazon of 2022

In our tests, the LG Puricare dehumidifier was able to reduce the humidity in our test lab by about 45% in a little more than 90 minutes, which is no joke. On top of that, this dehumidifier had the lowest energy usage of the 70-pint models we tested by a wide margin. While dehumidifiers are unobtrusive—the epitome of the "set it and forget it" mindset—there are definitely times where more rapid humidity removal is better, and this LG is the best horse in that race.

The Puricare is noticeably taller than other 70-pint dehumidifiers, but it looks sleek, is easy to use, and has deep handholds and wheels for easy moving and storage. With an easily accessible air filter and an auto-defrost function that's ideal for operating in cold temperatures, the LG Puricare will rid your home of humid air in no time.

The Hisense easily earned its place in the rankings with its solid performance and respectable price. Often cheaper than most other models at this capacity, the Hisense was able to reduce the air humidity by an amount similar to that of the LG Puricare, but over a slightly longer time period and using slightly more energy.

While this model doesn't have handholds on the sides, it does have a big handle on top, so it can still be lugged up or down flights of stairs. The filter's easily accessible, and the buttons and text on the control panel are highly visible.

Of the three smaller models we tested, the Eva-Dry E-500 removed the most moisture from the air, reducing the relative humidity by about 19% in an hour and 40 minutes. The E-500 is especially portable because it doesn't require power to operate; it uses desiccant silica beads (like those silica packets that sometimes come with things you've just bought) that passively absorb moisture.

Unlike entirely non-electric dehumidifiers, the Eva-Dry does use electricity sometimes. Once the orange beads are full of moisture, they turn green. To refresh the beads, you need to plug it into an outlet and wait for 10 to 14 hours while the moisture is evaporated away, causing the beads to return to their original orange color. The Eva-Dry isn't meant to be used in situations where you need to remove moisture immediately; we recommend you use the E-500 for low-key, constant moisture removal, such as on boats or in RVs.

Of all of the 70-pint dehumidifiers we tested, Frigidaire's model removed the most moisture from the air—in nearly two hours, it reduced the humidity in the room by about 54%. With a handle, wheels, and handholds, the Frigidaire is easy to move and store. However, the filter is hidden, accessible only after removing the water bucket. On the other hand, the unit is also "smart," and can be controlled over Wi-Fi through the Frigidaire app (iOS, Android); this functionality is a really great way to start removing moisture, even when you're away from your home.

In the course of an hour and 50 minutes, the Friedrich model we tested was able to reduce the relative humidity by about 46%. In addition to solid performance with respect to moisture removal, the Friedrich also has both a defrost setting (for use in colder climates) and an internal pump that allows for water removal through windows or other methods of drainage that are up higher than the dehumidifier itself. The wheels and the large handholds also make it a cinch to move.