Best Basement Dehumidifier Under $300 (2026): 12 Models Reviewed
The top pick in this review is the AEOCKY dehumidifier with pump, a 100- to 149-pint listing whose title names 5,500 sq ft, a pump, a drain hose, commercial grade, crawl space use, whole-house use and the Energy Star mark. It leads this list of basement-named models under $300 because it states the most details. The review compares each pick on the details its title states and on live prices; nothing is measured or handled.
12 picks from 14 dehumidifiers that match this guide with a price we can quote today, made by 28 makers. Every price below is live and carries the moment it was read.
The picks at a glance
Which one should you buy?
- For a basement with a floor drain: The AEOCKY 105-pint pump listing names a drain hose in the title, which suits a basement layout where a drain is within reach. See pick 1
- For a basement with no drain nearby: This AEOCKY 80-pint listing names a pump in the title, for a basement where water needs to be moved up and out rather than drained by gravity. See pick 4
- For a basement that also serves as a bathroom or office: The GE 50-pint listing names a basement, bedroom and bathroom in the title, so it states a small-room use alongside the basement word. See pick 9
- For a basement in a commercial or job-site setting: The AEOCKY 5500 sq ft listing names commercial grade in the title, which is how the seller labels it for job-site use. See pick 2
The 12 picks
1 Most stated details: pump, drain hose, commercial, crawl space and whole house
AEOCKY Dehumidifier
- Pints per day
- 100 to 149 pints
- Area (sq ft)
- Over 5,000 sq ft
- Whole house
- Yes
- Pump included
- Yes
- Drain hose included
- Yes
- Commercial or industrial
- Yes
- For basements
- Yes
- For crawl spaces
- Yes
$260.99 (as of 10/17/2026 22:25 PDT - Details)
This listing leads because it sits in the 100- to 149-pint group, the highest here, and states 7 other details, more than any other pick. Its title names a pump, a drain hose, commercial grade, crawl space use, whole-house use, the Energy Star mark, a 5,500 sq ft area and a basement.
Pros
- 100- to 149-pint group, the largest stated here
- Names a pump and a drain hose in the title
- Names commercial grade and crawl space use
- Names whole-house use and the Energy Star mark
Cons
- Small-room use not stated by the seller
- Wi-Fi or app not stated by the seller
Good fit if
- A basement with a floor drain, since the title names a drain hose
- A basement with no drain nearby, since the title names a pump
Skip if
- A buyer who wants a smaller stated capacity, since this titles 105 pints
- A buyer who needs a stated small-room use, which the title does not name
Verdict: This AEOCKY listing states the most details in the guide and ranks first.
2 Names a drain hose, commercial grade and whole-house use
AEOCKY 5500 Sq.Ft Energy Star Version 6.0 Dehumidifier for Home
- Pints per day
- 100 to 149 pints
- Area (sq ft)
- Over 5,000 sq ft
- Whole house
- Yes
- Drain hose included
- Yes
- Commercial or industrial
- Yes
- For basements
- Yes
- Energy Star
- Yes
$249.93 (as of 10/17/2026 22:25 PDT - Details)
Second in the 100- to 149-pint group, this AEOCKY listing states 5 other details: an area of 5,500 sq ft, a drain hose, commercial grade, whole-house use and the Energy Star mark. It trails the top pick because it does not name a pump.
Pros
- 100- to 149-pint group
- Names a drain hose in the title
- Names commercial grade and whole-house use
- Names the Energy Star mark
Cons
- Pump not stated by the seller
- Crawl space use not stated by the seller
- Small-room use not stated by the seller
Good fit if
- A basement with a floor drain, since the title names a drain hose
- A commercial or job-site basement, by the seller's own word
Skip if
- A basement with no drain nearby, since no pump is named
- A buyer who wants a crawl space word in the title
Verdict: This AEOCKY listing names a drain hose and commercial grade in the 100- to 149-pint group.
3 Names a drain hose and the Energy Star mark
Waykar 6000 Sq.Ft Energy Star Dehumidifier for Basement & Home
- Pints per day
- 100 to 149 pints
- Area (sq ft)
- Over 5,000 sq ft
- Drain hose included
- Yes
- For basements
- Yes
- Energy Star
- Yes
$275.99 (as of 10/17/2026 12:32 PDT - Details)
Third in the 100- to 149-pint group, this Waykar listing states a 6,000 sq ft area, a drain hose, the Energy Star mark and a basement. It trails the AEOCKY listings above because it names 3 other details, fewer than the picks before it.
Pros
- 100- to 149-pint group
- Names a drain hose in the title
- Names the Energy Star mark
- Names 6,000 sq ft in the title
Cons
- Pump not stated by the seller
- Commercial grade not stated by the seller
- Small-room use not stated by the seller
Good fit if
- A basement with a floor drain, since the title names a drain hose
- A buyer who wants a 120-pint title, the largest stated here
Skip if
- A basement with no drain nearby, since no pump is named
- A buyer who wants commercial grade stated, which the title does not name
Verdict: This Waykar listing pairs a 120-pint title with a drain hose and the Energy Star mark.
4 80-pint pump listing with the same named details as the top pick
AEOCKY Dehumidifier
- Pints per day
- 50 to 99 pints
- Area (sq ft)
- 3,001 to 5,000 sq ft
- Whole house
- Yes
- Pump included
- Yes
- Drain hose included
- Yes
- Commercial or industrial
- Yes
- For basements
- Yes
- For crawl spaces
- Yes
$242.96 (as of 10/17/2026 22:25 PDT - Details)
This AEOCKY listing opens the 50- to 99-pint group and states 7 other details: a pump, a drain hose, commercial grade, crawl space use, whole-house use, the Energy Star mark, a 4,500 sq ft area and a basement. It ranks first in its capacity group because it carries the highest detail count there.
Pros
- Names a pump and a drain hose in the title
- Names commercial grade and crawl space use
- Names whole-house use and the Energy Star mark
- Names 4,500 sq ft in the title
Cons
- 50- to 99-pint group, a lower stated capacity than the picks above
- Small-room use not stated by the seller
- Wi-Fi or app not stated by the seller
Good fit if
- A basement with no drain nearby, since the title names a pump
- A basement with a floor drain, since the title also names a drain hose
Skip if
- A buyer who wants 100 pints or more stated in the title
- A buyer who needs a stated small-room use
Verdict: This AEOCKY listing matches the top pick's detail count with an 80-pint title.
5 Names the Energy Star Most Efficient 2025 designation
AEOCKY 5500 Sq.Ft Energy Star Most Efficient 2025 Dehumidifier Max
- Pints per day
- 50 to 99 pints
- Area (sq ft)
- Over 5,000 sq ft
- Drain hose included
- Yes
- For basements
- Yes
- For bedrooms and bathrooms
- Yes
- Energy Star
- Yes
$224.97 (as of 10/17/2026 22:25 PDT - Details)
Fifth overall, this AEOCKY listing is in the 50- to 99-pint group and states 4 other details: 5,500 sq ft, a drain hose, small-room use and the Energy Star mark. Its title also names the Most Efficient 2025 designation, which the catalogue reads as a title word.
Pros
- Names a drain hose in the title
- Names small-room use in the title
- Names the Energy Star mark and the Most Efficient 2025 phrase
Cons
- 50- to 99-pint group
- Pump not stated by the seller
- Commercial grade not stated by the seller
Good fit if
- A basement with a floor drain, since the title names a drain hose
- A basement that also serves as a small room, since the title names small-room use
Skip if
- A basement with no drain nearby, since no pump is named
- A buyer who wants commercial grade stated
Verdict: This AEOCKY listing names 80 pints, a drain hose, small-room use and the Energy Star mark.
6 Names a drain hose, bathroom and large room in the title
Waykar 80 Pints 2025 Energy Star Dehumidifier for Home
- Pints per day
- 50 to 99 pints
- Area (sq ft)
- 3,001 to 5,000 sq ft
- Drain hose included
- Yes
- For basements
- Yes
- For bedrooms and bathrooms
- Yes
- Energy Star
- Yes
$235.99 (as of 10/17/2026 12:31 PDT - Details)
Sixth overall, this Waykar listing is in the 50- to 99-pint group and states 4 other details: 5,000 sq ft, a drain hose, small-room use and the Energy Star mark. It ranks after the AEOCKY 5500 listing because the pool lists it later at the same detail count.
Pros
- Names a drain hose in the title
- Names small-room use, including bathroom and large room
- Names the Energy Star mark
Cons
- 50- to 99-pint group
- Pump not stated by the seller
- Commercial grade not stated by the seller
Good fit if
- A basement with a floor drain, since the title names a drain hose
- A basement that also serves as a bathroom or large room
Skip if
- A basement with no drain nearby, since no pump is named
- A buyer who wants commercial grade stated
Verdict: This Waykar listing pairs a drain hose with small-room use and the Energy Star mark.
7 Names 74 pints, a drain hose and small-room use
AEOCKY 5000Sq.Ft Energy Star Version 6.0 Dehumidifier for Basement
- Pints per day
- 50 to 99 pints
- Area (sq ft)
- 3,001 to 5,000 sq ft
- Drain hose included
- Yes
- For basements
- Yes
- For bedrooms and bathrooms
- Yes
- Energy Star
- Yes
$214.99 (as of 10/17/2026 22:25 PDT - Details)
Seventh overall, this AEOCKY listing is in the 50- to 99-pint group and states 4 other details: 5,000 sq ft, a drain hose, small-room use and the Energy Star mark. It follows the Waykar 80-pint listing at the same detail count.
Pros
- Names 74 pints in the title
- Names a drain hose in the title
- Names small-room use and the Energy Star mark
Cons
- 50- to 99-pint group
- Pump not stated by the seller
- Commercial grade not stated by the seller
Good fit if
- A basement with a floor drain, since the title names a drain hose
- A basement that also serves as a small room
Skip if
- A basement with no drain nearby, since no pump is named
- A buyer who wants commercial grade stated
Verdict: This AEOCKY listing states 74 pints, a drain hose, small-room use and the Energy Star mark.
8 GE listing that names a pump and a drain hose
GE Dehumidifier with Pump & Hose
- Pints per day
- 50 to 99 pints
- Area (sq ft)
- 3,001 to 5,000 sq ft
- Pump included
- Yes
- Drain hose included
- Yes
- For basements
- Yes
$293.99 (as of 10/17/2026 22:33 PDT - Details)
Eighth overall, this GE listing is in the 50- to 99-pint group and states 3 other details: 5,000 sq ft, a pump and a drain hose. Its title names a pump lift figure, which the catalogue reads only as the seller's own words.
Pros
- Names a pump in the title
- Names a drain hose in the title
- Names 5,000 sq ft in the title
Cons
- 50- to 99-pint group
- Energy Star not stated by the seller
- Commercial grade not stated by the seller
Good fit if
- A basement with no drain nearby, since the title names a pump
- A basement with a floor drain, since the title names a hose
Skip if
- A buyer who wants the Energy Star mark stated, which this title does not name
- A buyer who wants commercial grade stated
Verdict: This GE listing names a pump and a drain hose in the 50- to 99-pint group.
9 GE listing that names a drain hose and small-room use
GE Dehumidifier
- Pints per day
- 50 to 99 pints
- Area (sq ft)
- 3,001 to 5,000 sq ft
- Drain hose included
- Yes
- For basements
- Yes
- For bedrooms and bathrooms
- Yes
$278.00 (as of 10/17/2026 22:33 PDT - Details)
Ninth overall, this GE listing is in the 50- to 99-pint group and states 3 other details: 5,000 sq ft, a drain hose and small-room use. It ranks after the GE pump listing because it names no pump.
Pros
- Names a drain hose in the title
- Names small-room use, including bedroom and bathroom
- Names 5,000 sq ft in the title
Cons
- Pump not stated by the seller
- Energy Star not stated by the seller
- 50- to 99-pint group
Good fit if
- A basement with a floor drain, since the title names a drain hose
- A basement that also serves as a bedroom or bathroom
Skip if
- A basement with no drain nearby, since no pump is named
- A buyer who wants the Energy Star mark stated
Verdict: This GE listing names a drain hose and small-room use in the 50- to 99-pint group.
10 Names 4,500 sq ft and the Energy Star mark
Midea 50 Pint Dehumidifier for Basement
- Pints per day
- 50 to 99 pints
- Area (sq ft)
- 3,001 to 5,000 sq ft
- For basements
- Yes
- Energy Star
- Yes
$259.99 (as of 10/17/2026 12:31 PDT - Details)
Tenth overall, this Midea listing is in the 50- to 99-pint group and states 2 other details: 4,500 sq ft and the Energy Star mark. It ranks below the GE listings because it names no drain hose or pump.
Pros
- Names 4,500 sq ft in the title
- Names the Energy Star mark
- Only Midea listing in this guide
Cons
- Drain hose not stated by the seller
- Pump not stated by the seller
- Small-room use not stated by the seller
Good fit if
- A basement where the seller's stated area of 4,500 sq ft is relevant
- A buyer who wants the Energy Star mark in the title
Skip if
- A basement with a floor drain, since no drain hose is named
- A basement with no drain nearby, since no pump is named
Verdict: This Midea listing states 4,500 sq ft and the Energy Star mark, with no pump or hose named.
11 Smallest stated capacity here: 25 pints
GE Small Dehumidifier 25 Pint Basement Bedroom Bathroom Drain 1500 Sq Ft
- Pints per day
- Under 50 pints
- Area (sq ft)
- Up to 1,500 sq ft
- Drain hose included
- Yes
- For basements
- Yes
- For bedrooms and bathrooms
- Yes
$219.00 (as of 10/17/2026 22:33 PDT - Details)
Eleventh overall, this GE listing is in the under-50 group and states 3 other details: 1,500 sq ft, a drain hose and small-room use. It ranks first among the under-50 picks because it carries more details than the 35-pint GE below it.
Pros
- Under-50-pint group, the smallest stated capacity here
- Names a drain hose in the title
- Names small-room use, including bedroom and bathroom
- Names 1,500 sq ft in the title
Cons
- Energy Star not stated by the seller
- Pump not stated by the seller
Good fit if
- A small basement or a basement that doubles as a bedroom or bathroom
- A basement with a floor drain, since the title names a drain hose
Skip if
- A buyer who wants 50 pints or more stated in the title
- A basement with no drain nearby, since no pump is named
Verdict: This GE listing is the smallest capacity pick here at 25 pints, with a drain hose and small-room use.
12 35-pint listing among the under-50 group
GE Dehumidifier 35 Pint Basement Bedroom Bathroom Drain 3000 Sq
- Pints per day
- Under 50 pints
- Drain hose included
- Yes
- For basements
- Yes
- For bedrooms and bathrooms
- Yes
$228.99 (as of 10/17/2026 22:33 PDT - Details)
Last in this list, this GE listing is in the under-50 group and states 2 other details: a drain hose and small-room use. It ranks after the 25-pint GE because that pick states an area figure and this one does not.
Pros
- Under-50-pint group
- Names a drain hose in the title
- Names small-room use, including bedroom and bathroom
Cons
- No area figure stated by the seller
- Energy Star not stated by the seller
- Pump not stated by the seller
Good fit if
- A small basement that also serves as a bedroom or bathroom
- A basement with a floor drain, since the title names a drain hose
Skip if
- A buyer who wants an area figure stated in the title
- A buyer who wants 50 pints or more stated
Verdict: This GE listing names 35 pints, a drain hose and small-room use, with no area figure stated.
Side by side
| # | Dehumidifier | Pints per day | Area (sq ft) | Type | Whole house | Pump included | Drain hose included |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AEOCKY Dehumidifier | 100 to 149 pints | Over 5,000 sq ft | not stated | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2 | AEOCKY 5500 Sq.Ft Energy Star Version 6.0 Dehumidifier for Home | 100 to 149 pints | Over 5,000 sq ft | not stated | Yes | not stated | Yes |
| 3 | Waykar 6000 Sq.Ft Energy Star Dehumidifier for Basement & Home | 100 to 149 pints | Over 5,000 sq ft | not stated | not stated | not stated | Yes |
| 4 | AEOCKY Dehumidifier | 50 to 99 pints | 3,001 to 5,000 sq ft | not stated | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 5 | AEOCKY 5500 Sq.Ft Energy Star Most Efficient 2025 Dehumidifier Max | 50 to 99 pints | Over 5,000 sq ft | not stated | not stated | not stated | Yes |
| 6 | Waykar 80 Pints 2025 Energy Star Dehumidifier for Home | 50 to 99 pints | 3,001 to 5,000 sq ft | not stated | not stated | not stated | Yes |
| 7 | AEOCKY 5000Sq.Ft Energy Star Version 6.0 Dehumidifier for Basement | 50 to 99 pints | 3,001 to 5,000 sq ft | not stated | not stated | not stated | Yes |
| 8 | GE Dehumidifier with Pump & Hose | 50 to 99 pints | 3,001 to 5,000 sq ft | not stated | not stated | Yes | Yes |
| 9 | GE Dehumidifier | 50 to 99 pints | 3,001 to 5,000 sq ft | not stated | not stated | not stated | Yes |
| 10 | Midea 50 Pint Dehumidifier for Basement | 50 to 99 pints | 3,001 to 5,000 sq ft | not stated | not stated | not stated | not stated |
| 11 | GE Small Dehumidifier 25 Pint Basement Bedroom Bathroom Drain 1500 Sq Ft | Under 50 pints | Up to 1,500 sq ft | not stated | not stated | not stated | Yes |
| 12 | GE Dehumidifier 35 Pint Basement Bedroom Bathroom Drain 3000 Sq | Under 50 pints | not stated | not stated | not stated | not stated | Yes |
How we picked
This review draws 12 dehumidifiers from a pool of 14 priced listings, each with a title that names a basement and each under $300. Two near-duplicate listings were folded. Picks are ordered first by the pints-per-day group the title prints (100 to 149 pints, then 50 to 99, then under 50), then by the number of other details stated in the title (area, pump, drain hose, commercial, crawl space, small room, whole house, Energy Star, Wi-Fi or app; most first), then by the order of the pool file. Each pick is reviewed on the details its title states and on its live price; no unit is measured or handled. The catalogue holds no moisture removal, noise, energy use, power draw, tank size, hose length or weight data.
How to choose
Pints per day: reading the figure in a title
Dehumidifier listings print a pints-per-day figure as the seller's own label. In this guide the titles state 120, 105, 80, 74, 50, 35 and 25 pints. The DOE and ENERGY STAR pages explain how capacity is stated and how the measurement conditions changed in 2020; that is where to read about the figure. This review does not convert a figure into a result for a room.
Pump, drain hose or bucket
Some listings name a pump in the title, which moves condensate upward, and others name a drain hose for continuous drainage. A listing without either word leaves the bucket as the stated option. The choice is about how the water leaves the unit, not about how much water the unit removes.
Floor area figures as the seller's own
Every area figure in this guide comes from the listing title itself: 1,500, 4,500, 5,000, 5,500 and 6,000 sq ft. These are the seller's own statements. This review never adds areas together and never says a unit covers a space; the figure is only what the title prints.
Commercial grade as a listing word
Three listings here use the word commercial in the title: the AEOCKY 105-pint pump model, the AEOCKY 80-pint pump model and the AEOCKY 5500 sq ft 105-pint model. The word is the seller's own label for the product line. This review does not say a unit meets a code or a job-site requirement.
Energy Star as a title word
Many listings in this guide name the Energy Star mark in the title; others do not. The ENERGY STAR page explains what the mark means for energy efficiency. This review writes only that the title names the mark, never that a unit is certified or saves energy.
What this review leaves out (and why)
The catalogue holds no measured moisture removal, noise level, energy use, power draw, tank or bucket size, hose length, operating temperature range, filter, weight or dimensions. This review compares dehumidifiers only on the details stated in each listing title and on live prices. The maker's own page and the official pages listed under sources are where to read the rest.
Questions
What does under $300 mean in this guide?
The under $300 window covers all listings in this guide: every title names a basement, and the page prints each live price with its clock time. This review never states a price in the text.
Does this review cover moisture removal, noise, energy use or mold?
It does not. The catalogue has no data for moisture removal, noise, energy use, tank size, hose length or any measured result. This review compares listings on stated details only. For mold and moisture guidance, the EPA and CDC pages listed under sources are the place to read; this review does not restate them.
How is capacity stated in a title?
Capacity is the pints-per-day figure the title prints. The DOE updated the measurement standard for dehumidifiers in 2020, so the figure a title prints is the seller's own label. The DOE and ENERGY STAR pages explain the current standard; this review never converts a figure into a recommendation for a room size.
Should a basement dehumidifier have a pump or a drain hose?
A pump moves condensate upward, and a drain hose allows continuous drainage to a drain; a listing without either word leaves a bucket as the option. Which one fits depends on where the water can go in the basement, not on the unit's stated capacity. This review lists which titles name a pump and which name a drain hose.
What does commercial mean in a dehumidifier title?
Commercial is the seller's own word in the title of some listings. It does not tell a buyer whether a unit meets a code or a job-site rule. This review quotes the word as a stated detail and does not add a requirement around it.
What does the Energy Star mark in a title mean here?
This review writes only that the title names the Energy Star mark. The ENERGY STAR page explains the mark and its energy claims. This review never states that a unit is certified, qualifies, or uses less energy based on the title alone, because the catalogue has no measurement data.
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