Dehumidifiers for damp apartments
Damp is a maintenance problem as well as a comfort one.
Choose by room
Compare the rated daily capacity with your room size and how damp it gets. Check the tank size and whether it can drain continuously.
Fix the cause
A dehumidifier helps, but ventilation and leaks should be addressed too. Mould that keeps returning needs a proper repair.
Our picks
We have not tested these products ourselves. The picks below come from published reviews and roundups, and some are written by sellers, so we treat them with care. Models and prices change, and many are sold mainly in North America: check the current version, price and compatibility where you live before you buy.
GoveeLife 50-pint: fastest in the test
Includes a hose for continuous draining and app control. It is loud, about 70 dB.
Midea 20-pint Cube: budget and quieter
A bucket-style tank, about 55 dB, and slower: about three hours to dry a damp bathroom in the test.
Frigidaire 50-pint: for large spaces
Rated for up to about 1,200 sq ft. Heavy at about 41 lb (about 19 kg), with wheels, no app and no hose included.
The reviewer recommends only condenser models. Pick the pint rating by how damp the room is, and aim for about 50 dB or less for a bedroom. Mould that keeps coming back needs a repair as well.