Best overall
Frigidaire 50 Pint Built-In Pump Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi
Built-in pump sends water up to 16.4 ft, so no bucket to carry
Dehumidifiers and drying fans
After a flood or leak, a dehumidifier and an air mover dry the basement before damp drywall and carpet start growing mould.
Used for: Water damage and mould
Our picks
Best for small spaces
Midea Cube 50 Pint Dehumidifier with Built-in Pump
Nests into its bucket for storage; pump lifts water up to 14 ft
Best for drying
Lasko 12″ Air Mover Blower Fan, 3-Speed, 2 Outlets
Pivoting 289 CFM blower for drying wet floors and walls
Compare side by side
| Specification | Best overall Frigidaire 50 Pint Built-In Pump Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi | Best for small spaces Midea Cube 50 Pint Dehumidifier with Built-in Pump | Best for drying Lasko 12″ Air Mover Blower Fan, 3-Speed, 2 Outlets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our score | Our score: 8.1/10 out of 10(best in this row) | Our score: 7.9/10 out of 10 | Our score: 7.4/10 out of 10 |
| Capacity (DOE 2019) | 49.95 pints/day(best in this row) | 49.67 pints/day | not listed |
| Built-in pump | Yes | Yes | not listed |
| Pump lift | 16.4 ft(best in this row) | 14 ft | not listed |
| Lowest operating temperature | 41 °F | 41 °F | not listed |
| Integrated energy factor | 2.01 L/kWh | 2.01 L/kWh | not listed |
| Bucket | 1.9 gal | not listed | not listed |
| Noise, highest | 51.5 dB(A)(best in this row) | not listed | 59.3 dB(A) |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year |
| Where to buy |
US retailers |
US retailers |
Before you buy
- Compare DOE pints Use the 2019 DOE capacity; older AHAM figures look bigger for the same machine.
- Get a pump or drain A built-in pump lifts water to a sink or window; otherwise you need a floor drain or empty the bucket.
- Check the cold limit Frigidaire rates ours to 41 °F; Midea’s Cube defrosts itself when coils frost. The Cube we list is US only.
Water damage or mould to clean up?
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Guides
How-to
Basement flooded? What to do first
Power and safety first, then sewage or clean water, photos for your insurer, slow pumping and drying within 48 hours, in the order official guidance gives.
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Drying questions
How fast must a basement dry after a flood?
Health Canada says to dry the area within about 48 hours, with fans or dehumidifiers, to limit mould. Run the dehumidifier with windows and doors shut, and empty or drain it continuously.
What has to come out after a flood?
Health Canada says to discard soaked flooring, and drywall, insulation, carpet, mattresses and particleboard furniture that flood water reached and that can’t be dried. Anything soaked by sewage may have to go too. Photograph everything for your insurer first.
Is it safe to run gas equipment while drying?
Not indoors. Health Canada warns that gas-powered pumps, heaters and dryers used inside to dry a basement cause carbon monoxide build-up. Use electric equipment on a safe circuit and keep a working CO alarm.