# Dehumidifiers that actually remove moisture

Source: HiveTried, https://hivetried.com/home/dehumidifier/removes-moisture/
Category: Home > Dehumidifier. Updated 2026-10-08. Based on 246 counted first-hand reports from Target shopper reviews, Feb 2018 to Sep 2026.

**Question:** Which dehumidifier actually removes moisture?

**Short answer:** Waykar 80-150 Pint Auto-Swing Dehumidifier has the best record for drying out a space: 65 of 65 shoppers said it pulled plenty of water. Waykar 30-150 Pint Dehumidifier is close behind at 26 of 27, then TCL 25-Pint Smart Dehumidifier at 29 of 32. The two small Pure Enrichment units trail at 27 of 34 and 22 of 28, and a small unit can't match a compressor model for water pulled.

**What stands out:** Units that quit are the complaint to watch: 33% of PureDry Deluxe reviews, 21% of TCL reviews and 18% of Auto-Swing Waykar reviews say the unit stopped working.

## Ranking (shoppers who said whether it worked)

| Rank | Product | Dries the room | Share | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waykar 80-150 Pint Auto-Swing Dehumidifier | 65 of 65 | 100% | yes |
| 2 | Waykar 30-150 Pint Dehumidifier | 26 of 27 | 96% | yes |
| 3 | TCL 25-Pint Smart Dehumidifier | 29 of 32 | 91% | yes |
| 4 | Pure Enrichment PureDry Mini Dehumidifier | 27 of 34 | 79% | yes |
| 5 | Pure Enrichment PureDry Deluxe Dehumidifier | 22 of 28 | 79% | yes |

Ranked by the lower bound of a 90% Wilson confidence interval, so a product needs a high share and enough reports to rank high. An Amazon link is shown only when at least 60% say it works.

## Product notes

### 1. Waykar 80-150 Pint Auto-Swing Dehumidifier

72% of reviews praise how much water it pulls, and Waykar's own site agrees at 19 of 19, which we show but don't count. 10% like the continuous drain, so you aren't stuck emptying the bucket.

- Praised for: Quiet (44%), Continuous drain works (10%), Easy to empty (8%)
- Complaints: Stopped working (18%), Bucket fills fast (3%)
- Reports counted: 80

### 2. Waykar 30-150 Pint Dehumidifier

Nearly every shopper who weighed in said it dried their space, 26 of 27. Price is a plus too: 23% call it good value.

- Praised for: Quiet (45%), Good value (23%), Continuous drain works (16%)
- Reports counted: 31

### 3. TCL 25-Pint Smart Dehumidifier

Pulling water isn't the problem, with 29 of 32 shoppers happy on that front. The complaints are about the bucket filling fast (7%) and leaks (7%).

- Praised for: Quiet (11%), Good value (5%)
- Complaints: Stopped working (21%), Bucket fills fast (7%), Leaks (7%)
- Reports counted: 56

### 4. Pure Enrichment PureDry Mini Dehumidifier

Shoppers are split. 45% praise how much water it collects for a unit this size, while 20% say it removed little moisture. Pure Enrichment's own site is kinder at 6 of 7, which we show but don't count.

- Praised for: Quiet (28%), Good value (8%)
- Complaints: Stopped working (8%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 5. Pure Enrichment PureDry Deluxe Dehumidifier

18% say it removed little moisture and the room stayed damp. Like the Mini, it's a small unit, so think bathroom or bedroom rather than basement.

- Praised for: Quiet (26%), Good value (5%)
- Complaints: Stopped working (33%), Too expensive (5%)
- Reports counted: 39

## Questions

**Which dehumidifier actually dries out a room?**

Waykar 80-150 Pint Auto-Swing Dehumidifier has the best record (65 of 65), followed by Waykar 30-150 Pint Dehumidifier (26 of 27) and TCL 25-Pint Smart Dehumidifier (29 of 32). All three are compressor units.

**Do mini dehumidifiers work?**

In a small space, they can. Pure Enrichment rates its Mini at about a cup and a quarter of water a day, while compressor units are rated in pints per day. Use a mini for a closet, bathroom or small bedroom, not a damp basement.

**How big a dehumidifier do I need?**

Match the pints-per-day rating and the square footage on the box to your space, and size up for a very damp basement. If you'd rather not empty a bucket, look for a continuous drain hose.

## Method

HiveTried counts first-hand reports only, drops reviews written for free products, shows brand-site reviews without counting them, and never accepts payment for placement. Full method: https://hivetried.com/how-we-count/