Choosing The Best Dehumidifier For Your Home In 2025

Eight Factors In Finding Selecting The Best Home Dehumidifier For You

The following considerations should be taken into account by buyers when comparing and purchasing a whole house dehumidifier.

1. Size

If you are looking for dehumidifier for a 500 square-foot room, a dehumidifier with a capacity of 10 pints per day is sufficient, with an additional 4 pints for every 500 square feet beyond that. However, if you need a solution for multiple rooms, you might want to consider a whole-home solution like the Carrier unit that can handle up to 100 pints per day.

2. Efficiency

An efficient model reduces energy consumption, lowering utility bills and minimizing environmental impact while effectively controlling humidity levels.

3. Noise

A quieter model ensures a more comfortable living environment, particularly in bedrooms or living areas where excessive noise can be disruptive.

4. Temperature range

It's important to consider the lowest temperature a dehumidifier will work at to ensure it remains effective in cooler environments like basements or unheated spaces, where standard dehumidifiers might freeze up and fail to function properly.

5. Watts

Considering how many watts a dehumidifier uses directly impacts your electricity consumption and operating costs, helping you choose an energy-efficient model that balances performance with affordability. Carrier whole-home dehumidifiers meet ENERGY STAR® requirements.

6. Brand reputation

Considering the reputation of the manufacturer when buying a dehumidifier is important because reputable manufacturers like Carrier are more likely to produce reliable, high-quality products and offer better customer service and warranty support.

7.Installation

An easy installation process saves time and potential costs associated with professional installation, ensuring the dehumidifier is set up correctly and operates efficiently from the start.

8. Warranty

Considering the warranty of a dehumidifier is important because it provides assurance against potential malfunctions or defects, offering protection and peace of mind regarding repair or replacement costs within the warranty period.

Benefits of Dehumidifiers

Proper Placement And Usage Of A Dehumidifier 

Why Choose Carrier Home Dehumidifiers

When it comes to choosing a home dehumidifier, the Carrier Performance Series dehumidifier is designed to provide optimal dehumidification performance. With a MERV 8 filter and enhanced humidity control that can remove up to 100 pints of moisture per day, our dehumidifier is built to make your living space more comfortable.

Carrier whole-home dehumidifiers meet rigorous ENERGY STAR® standards and have been bestowed with the ENERGY STAR MOST EFFICIENT 2024 designation. Products with this distinction have been honored for their best-in-class energy efficiency.

The Carrier® Performance series dehumidifier is available in two sizes. As a stand-alone solution, our Performance Series dehumidifier can easily address humidity in problem areas such as a basement, crawl space or attic. Or as a whole-home solution, the unit is connected to your homes’ heating and cooling system to provide a convenient, effective whole-home dehumidification solution. This application is the most effective way to combat oppressive humidity in the entire home. And in a whole-home solution setup, it can also provide fresh air ventilation when connected to the HVAC system. 

Both sizes of home dehumidifiers work quietly to remove humidity from the outdoor air to make you more comfortable with drier air. A built-in “clean filter” indicator even tells you when it’s time to clan the filter.  To the original owner, our Performance Series whole-home dehumidifiers are covered by a five-year parts limited warranty.¹ 

Keeping humidity under wraps can improve the quality of the air you breathe by helping to keep musty odors and some allergens under control.² It can help prevent warping or structural damage to wood flooring or furnishings. And, setting your dehumidification levels is simple and convenient using the LCD control that can remain on the dehumidifier cabinet or installed at a more easily accessed location.

Your Carrier Dealer Can Help Identify The Best Home Dehumidifier For Your House

Trust your local Carrier dealer to help you create a healthier, more comfortable indoor environment They understand the importance of finding the best dehumidifier for your home. Schedule an appointment today to get an indoor air quality consultation and the proper humidity levels within your home.

¹ To the original owner, when product is used in an owner-occupied residence, a 5-year parts limited warranty. See warranty certificate for complete details.

² https://www.epdealers a.gov/mold/brief-guide-mold-moisture-and-your-home