Best Dehumidifiers Under $500 (2026): 3 Models Reviewed
The top pick under $500 is the Waykar 125 Pint Crawl Space Dehumidifier, the only listing in this price window that states a pump, a drain hose, a basement, a crawl space, a commercial use, and an area figure. This review compares the 3 dehumidifiers in the under $500 window on the details each title states and on live prices.
3 picks from 3 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
| # | Pick | Dehumidifier | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Most stated details in this list | Waykar 125 Pint Crawl Space Dehumidifier | $499.99 (as of 10/17/2026 12:32 PDT - Details) |
| 2 | Only 100 to 149 pint ALORAIR listing | ALORAIR 113 Pints Crawlspace Dehumidifier for Commercial | $446.46 (as of 10/17/2026 22:26 PDT - Details) |
| 3 | Only 50 to 99 pint listing with a pump | ALORAIR 70 Pints Crawl Space/Commercial Dehumidifier | $466.11 (as of 10/17/2026 22:26 PDT - Details) |
Which one should you buy?
- For a basement with no drain nearby: The Waykar 125 Pint title names a pump and a drain hose, so the water can be moved without emptying a bucket. See pick 1
- For a crawl space with a pump: Both ALORAIR listings name a crawl space and a pump, and the 70 Pint model adds a commercial word. See pick 3
- For a commercial or job site: All 3 titles name commercial use, and the ALORAIR 113 Pint adds a crawl space word. See pick 2
The 3 picks
1 Most stated details in this list
Waykar 125 Pint Crawl Space Dehumidifier
- Pints per day
- 100 to 149 pints
- Area (sq ft)
- Over 5,000 sq ft
- Pump included
- Yes
- Drain hose included
- Yes
- Commercial or industrial
- Yes
- For basements
- Yes
- For crawl spaces
- Yes
$499.99 (as of 10/17/2026 12:32 PDT - Details)
This pick ranks first because its title prints the highest capacity group here, 100 to 149 pints, and it states the most details: a pump, a drain hose, a basement, a crawl space, a commercial use, and an area figure over 5,000 sq ft. No other listing in this price window states a drain hose or a basement.
Pros
- Title states 125 pints per day, the 100 to 149 pint group
- Names a pump and a drain hose
- Names basement, crawl space, and commercial use
- Title states an area over 5,000 sq ft
Cons
- Type (compressor, desiccant, LGR) not stated by the seller
- Energy Star mark not stated by the seller
- Wi-Fi or app not stated by the seller
Good fit if
- Buyers who want a listing that names a pump and a drain hose
- Buyers who want a title that names a basement and a crawl space
Skip if
- Buyers who prefer a smaller capacity group under 100 pints
- Buyers who need a title that states an Energy Star mark
Verdict: The Waykar 125 Pint leads this price window on stated details, with a pump, a drain hose, and a basement word in its title.
2 Only 100 to 149 pint ALORAIR listing
ALORAIR 113 Pints Crawlspace Dehumidifier for Commercial
- Pints per day
- 100 to 149 pints
- Commercial or industrial
- Yes
- For crawl spaces
- Yes
$446.46 (as of 10/17/2026 22:26 PDT - Details)
This pick ranks second because its title prints the same capacity group as the top pick, 100 to 149 pints, but states fewer details: a commercial use and a crawl space, with no pump, drain hose, or area figure. It is the only ALORAIR listing in this price window in the 100 to 149 pint group.
Pros
- Title states 113 pints per day, the 100 to 149 pint group
- Names commercial use and a crawl space
- ALORAIR brand as stated
Cons
- Pump not stated by the seller
- Drain hose not stated by the seller
- Area figure not stated by the seller
Good fit if
- Buyers who want a commercial and crawl space listing without a pump
- Buyers who prefer the ALORAIR brand
Skip if
- Buyers who need a pump or a drain hose in the title
- Buyers who want a stated area figure
Verdict: The ALORAIR 113 Pint offers a commercial and crawl space listing in the 100 to 149 pint group, but without a pump or drain hose stated.
3 Only 50 to 99 pint listing with a pump
ALORAIR 70 Pints Crawl Space/Commercial Dehumidifier
- Pints per day
- 50 to 99 pints
- Pump included
- Yes
- Commercial or industrial
- Yes
- For crawl spaces
- Yes
$466.11 (as of 10/17/2026 22:26 PDT - Details)
This pick ranks third because its title prints the smallest capacity group here, 50 to 99 pints, and states a pump, a commercial use, and a crawl space. It is the only listing in this price window in the 50 to 99 pint group and the only one that names a pump alongside a commercial word.
Pros
- Title states 70 pints per day, the 50 to 99 pint group
- Names a pump
- Names commercial use and a crawl space
Cons
- Drain hose not stated by the seller
- Area figure not stated by the seller
- Basement not stated by the seller
Good fit if
- Buyers who want a smaller capacity group with a pump
- Buyers who want a commercial and crawl space listing
Skip if
- Buyers who prefer the 100 to 149 pint group
- Buyers who need a drain hose stated in the title
Verdict: The ALORAIR 70 Pint is the only 50 to 99 pint listing here, with a pump and a commercial word in its title.
Side by side
| # | Dehumidifier | Pints per day | Area (sq ft) | Type | Whole house | Pump included | Drain hose included |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waykar 125 Pint Crawl Space Dehumidifier | 100 to 149 pints | Over 5,000 sq ft | not stated | not stated | Yes | Yes |
| 2 | ALORAIR 113 Pints Crawlspace Dehumidifier for Commercial | 100 to 149 pints | not stated | not stated | not stated | not stated | not stated |
| 3 | ALORAIR 70 Pints Crawl Space/Commercial Dehumidifier | 50 to 99 pints | not stated | not stated | not stated | Yes | not stated |
How we picked
This guide reviews the 3 dehumidifiers in the pool that fall in the price window this guide covers. Each listing is reviewed on the details stated in its title: capacity group, area figure, type, pump, drain hose, room words, commercial use, Energy Star, and Wi-Fi or app. Picks are ordered by the capacity group the title prints (100 to 149 pints first, then 50 to 99 pints), then by the number of other stated details, then by the order in the pool file. The guide never relies on measured performance, noise, or energy data, which the catalogue does not hold.
How to choose
Pints per day: reading the figure in a title
Each listing in this guide prints a pints-per-day figure in its title. The Waykar and the ALORAIR 113 Pint both print figures in the 100 to 149 pint group, while the ALORAIR 70 Pint prints a figure in the 50 to 99 pint group. The ENERGY STAR and DOE pages explain how capacity is stated and that the measurement method changed in recent years, so a unit can carry different figures depending on the standard. This guide reads the figure exactly as the title prints it.
Pump, drain hose or bucket
A pump in the title means the unit can move water on its own, and a drain hose means a continuous drain is named. The Waykar 125 Pint names both a pump and a drain hose. The ALORAIR 70 Pint names a pump but no drain hose, and the ALORAIR 113 Pint names neither. If a drain hose matters, the Waykar is the only listing here that states it.
Floor area figures as the seller's own
Only the Waykar 125 Pint prints a floor area figure, over 5,000 sq ft. That figure is the seller's own and is not a promise of coverage. The other two listings do not state an area figure at all. This guide never adds up areas or capacities of different units.
Commercial grade as a listing word
All 3 titles name commercial use, and the two ALORAIR listings also name a crawl space. The word commercial is the seller's own and does not mean a unit meets a code or a job-site requirement. Read the maker's page for any specification beyond the title.
What this review leaves out (and why)
The catalogue holds no measured moisture removal, noise level, energy use, power draw, tank size, hose length, operating temperature, or filter data. This guide compares the 3 listings only on the details each title states and on live prices. For performance or installation details, the maker's page and the official pages in the sources are the places to read.
Questions
Does this review cover moisture removal, noise, energy use or mold?
No. This review compares the 3 dehumidifiers on the details each title states: capacity group, area figure, pump, drain hose, room words, commercial use, and brand. The catalogue has no data on moisture removal, noise, energy use, or mold prevention. For those, read the maker's page and the official pages in the sources, such as the ENERGY STAR and DOE pages on capacity.
What does the pints-per-day figure mean?
The pints-per-day figure is the seller's label, printed in each title. The Waykar and the ALORAIR 113 Pint print figures in the 100 to 149 pint group, and the ALORAIR 70 Pint prints a figure in the 50 to 99 pint group. The DOE changed the measurement method, so a unit can carry different figures depending on the standard. This guide never converts or interprets the figure.
Which listing names a pump and a drain hose?
The Waykar 125 Pint is the only listing in this price window whose title names both a pump and a drain hose. The ALORAIR 70 Pint names a pump but no drain hose, and the ALORAIR 113 Pint names neither. If a continuous drain matters, the Waykar is the only one that states it.
Are these units enough for a basement or a crawl space?
The titles name rooms, but this guide never says a unit is enough for any space. The Waykar names a basement and a crawl space, and both ALORAIR listings name a crawl space. Whether a unit fits a space depends on conditions this catalogue does not measure. The EPA and CDC mold pages explain moisture control in general terms.
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