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Best whole-house dehumidifiers, ranked by certified data

Updated 2026-11-01 · 10 products compared on 3 measured criteria

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Whole-house dehumidifiers connect to the ductwork and dry the whole home. These 10 models have the highest certified capacity among 24 ENERGY STAR whole-home dehumidifiers (data retrieved 2026-11-01). The Santa Fe Ultra V205 (4046180) scores highest overall.

The ranking at a glance

#ProductScoreCapacityEfficiency (IEF)Annual energy use
1Santa Fe Ultra V205 (4046180)91.6172.13 pints/day3.12 L/kWh1188 kWh/yr
2Santa Fe Ultra V155 (4047300)83.3127.51 pints/day3.26 L/kWh842 kWh/yr
3Santa Fe Ultra V125 (4047200)70.6102.69 pints/day2.63 L/kWh565 kWh/yr
4Santa Fe Ultra V100 (4047100)66.285.62 pints/day2.45 L/kWh419 kWh/yr
5Aprilaire E13064.4105 pints/day2.35 L/kWh926 kWh/yr
6Honeywell Home DHM120R4000/U62.894.33 pints/day2.22 L/kWh556 kWh/yr
7Healthy Climate HCWHD#-13061.4105 pints/day2.35 L/kWh2808 kWh/yr
8Aprilaire E10059.885 pints/day2.35 L/kWh821 kWh/yr
9CARRIER CORPORATION DEHXXCDA110056.485 pints/day2.35 L/kWh2391 kWh/yr
10Healthy Climate HCWHD#-10056.485 pints/day2.35 L/kWh2391 kWh/yr

The products

1. Santa Fe Ultra V205 (4046180)

Best for: large or very humid homes · Score 91.6/100
Pros
  • Capacity: 172 pints/day (#1 of 10 here)
  • Efficiency (IEF): 3.12 L/kWh (#2 of 10 here)
Cons
  • Annual energy use: 1,188 kWh/yr (#7 of 10 here)
Specs: ENERGY STAR certified Dehumidifiers dataset (U.S. EPA, data.energystar.gov mgiu-hu4z), record 4006002, retrieved 2026-11-01
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2. Santa Fe Ultra V155 (4047300)

Best for: the lowest running cost · Score 83.3/100
Pros
  • Capacity: 128 pints/day (#2 of 10 here)
  • Efficiency (IEF): 3.26 L/kWh (#1 of 10 here)
Cons
  • Annual energy use: 842 kWh/yr (#5 of 10 here)
Specs: ENERGY STAR certified Dehumidifiers dataset (U.S. EPA, data.energystar.gov mgiu-hu4z), record 4429193, retrieved 2026-11-01
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3. Santa Fe Ultra V125 (4047200)

Best for: the lowest running cost · Score 70.6/100
Pros
  • Efficiency (IEF): 2.63 L/kWh (#3 of 10 here)
  • Annual energy use: 565 kWh/yr (#3 of 10 here)
Cons
  • Capacity: 103 pints/day (#4 of 10 here)
Specs: ENERGY STAR certified Dehumidifiers dataset (U.S. EPA, data.energystar.gov mgiu-hu4z), record 4510405, retrieved 2026-11-01
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4. Santa Fe Ultra V100 (4047100)

Best for: the lowest running cost · Score 66.2/100
Pros
  • Annual energy use: 419 kWh/yr (#1 of 10 here)
Cons
  • Capacity: 85.62 pints/day (#6 of 10 here)
Specs: ENERGY STAR certified Dehumidifiers dataset (U.S. EPA, data.energystar.gov mgiu-hu4z), record 4510404, retrieved 2026-11-01
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5. Aprilaire E130

Best for: the lowest running cost · Score 64.4/100
Pros
  • Capacity: 105 pints/day (#3 of 10 here)
Cons
  • Efficiency (IEF): 2.35 L/kWh (#5 of 10 here)
Specs: ENERGY STAR certified Dehumidifiers dataset (U.S. EPA, data.energystar.gov mgiu-hu4z), record 4510068, retrieved 2026-11-01
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6. Honeywell Home DHM120R4000/U

Best for: the lowest running cost · Score 62.8/100
Pros
  • Annual energy use: 556 kWh/yr (#2 of 10 here)
Cons
  • Efficiency (IEF): 2.22 L/kWh (#6 of 10 here)
Specs: ENERGY STAR certified Dehumidifiers dataset (U.S. EPA, data.energystar.gov mgiu-hu4z), record 4576905, retrieved 2026-11-01
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7. Healthy Climate HCWHD#-130

Best for: the lowest running cost · Score 61.4/100
Pros
  • Capacity: 105 pints/day (#3 of 10 here)
Cons
  • Efficiency (IEF): 2.35 L/kWh (#5 of 10 here)
  • Annual energy use: 2,808 kWh/yr (#9 of 10 here)
Specs: ENERGY STAR certified Dehumidifiers dataset (U.S. EPA, data.energystar.gov mgiu-hu4z), record 4594994, retrieved 2026-11-01
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8. Aprilaire E100

Best for: the lowest running cost · Score 59.8/100
Pros
  • Efficiency (IEF): 2.35 L/kWh (#5 of 10 here)
Cons
  • Capacity: 85 pints/day (#7 of 10 here)
  • Efficiency (IEF): 2.35 L/kWh (#5 of 10 here)
Specs: ENERGY STAR certified Dehumidifiers dataset (U.S. EPA, data.energystar.gov mgiu-hu4z), record 4510067, retrieved 2026-11-01
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9. CARRIER CORPORATION DEHXXCDA1100

Best for: the lowest running cost · Score 56.4/100
Pros
  • Efficiency (IEF): 2.35 L/kWh (#5 of 10 here)
Cons
  • Capacity: 85 pints/day (#7 of 10 here)
  • Efficiency (IEF): 2.35 L/kWh (#5 of 10 here)
  • Annual energy use: 2,391 kWh/yr (#8 of 10 here)
Specs: ENERGY STAR certified Dehumidifiers dataset (U.S. EPA, data.energystar.gov mgiu-hu4z), record 4594974, retrieved 2026-11-01
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10. Healthy Climate HCWHD#-100

Best for: the lowest running cost · Score 56.4/100
Pros
  • Efficiency (IEF): 2.35 L/kWh (#5 of 10 here)
Cons
  • Capacity: 85 pints/day (#7 of 10 here)
  • Efficiency (IEF): 2.35 L/kWh (#5 of 10 here)
  • Annual energy use: 2,391 kWh/yr (#8 of 10 here)
Specs: ENERGY STAR certified Dehumidifiers dataset (U.S. EPA, data.energystar.gov mgiu-hu4z), record 4594954, retrieved 2026-11-01
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How this ranking is scored

We compared the 10 ENERGY STAR whole-home (ducted) dehumidifiers with the highest certified capacity.

Each number is scored against the best on this page (best = 100%; e.g. 90% of the best capacity = 0.9) and multiplied by its weight; the total is out of 100. Full method.

FAQ

Do I need a whole-house unit or a portable one?

Whole-house units are installed in the HVAC system and need a professional; portables plug in and serve one area. For one damp basement, a portable is usually enough.

How efficient are they?

Certified IEF on this page ranges from 2.22 to 3.26 liters per kWh, higher than most portables.

Where do these numbers come from?

From the U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR certified Dehumidifiers dataset (retrieved 2026-11-01). We rank the certified results; we did not run our own tests.

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