Basement Dehumidifiers

One of the lowest priced dehumidifiers on the market. This Comfort-Aire unit can remove up to 65 pints of water per day from an area of up to 1,300 square feet. This portable dehumidifier sits on 4 sturdy, easy-glide casters and weighs less than 50lbs. Another great element of this dehumidifier is that it can operate in temperatures as low as 42F. This model is Energy Star rated.

Additional features of the Comfort-Aire BHD-651 Dehumidifier include:

• Digital control panel
• 2 drainage options
• Automatic shut-off to prevent overflow
• Automatic restart feature for power failure
• Washable filter
• 2 fan speeds
• Front-loading water bucket w/22 pint capacity
• Optional condensate pump
• Carrying handles

Disadvantages of the Comfort-Aire BHD-651:

• Limited humidity extraction capability- area covered and pints per day!
• Noisy
• Even though it’s Energy Star rated, this unit draws a hefty 830 watts of power
• Continuous drainage tube can be awkward to insert into the drainage hole
• New units require 12 inches of space all around the dehumidifier
• If the hot gas defrost cycle is in operation, the humidity readout will register high
• Air filter is located in an inconvenient place for cleaning

Dri-Basement Dehumidifier