"Even though I've spent the better part of my life living in humid New York City, I never owned a dehumidifier. I never had a basement, and I was ignorant of the benefits of a portable dehumidifier. I've been lucky in that I haven't had or at least known about a mold issue where I live. I use an air conditioner in the hotter months, and that mitigates the moisture to some degree."
"Updated October 2025: We've ensured accuracy of links and prices and added new helpful content to aid in your purchasing decision, including FAQs, WIRED/TIREDs, and a comparison table. We are currently testing Dreo's 110-pint 711S. For more ways to improve your indoor quality, check out our guides to Best Air Purifiers, Best Air Quality Monitors, Best Window Air Conditioners, Best Space Heaters, and Best Fans."
"Tabyik 35-Ounce Dehumidifier for $46: I am still looking for the ideal bathroom dehumidifier/night-light combo. At just over 2 pounds and 10 inches tall, the Tabyik Peltier Dehumidifier had the potential to be the right fit. While it's slightly cheaper than the Breezome's 60-ounce dehumidifier, that lower cost comes with half the Breezome's tank size. If you're looking for a small dehumidifier for your windowless bathroom or mud room, then this tiny, toy-sized version of a dehumidifier might be for you."
A long history in humid New York City did not include dehumidifier ownership due to lack of a basement and unfamiliarity with portable units. Extremely damp conditions in a Maine cabin (around 80 percent humidity) prompted adding dehumidification to indoor air-quality goals alongside PM2.5 and VOC reduction. Recommended options span heavy-duty basement-capable units like the Honeywell Smart Portable Dehumidifier ($270) to compact travel-friendly models like the Eva-Dry Renewable Mini Dehumidifier E-333 ($25). Small bathroom choices such as the Tabyik 35-ounce Peltier unit ($46) trade tank capacity for portability. Ongoing testing includes larger-capacity models such as Dreo's 110-pint 711S.
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