Dehumidifiers for Consumers

Did You Know?

The average ENERGY STAR qualified dehumidifier can save consumers more than $20 per year. Over the life of the unit, that's more than $230 in savings!

Overview

• ENERGY STAR qualified models have more efficient refrigeration coils, compressors, and fans than conventional models, which means they use less energy to remove moisture.
• An ENERGY STAR qualified model removes the same amount of moisture as a similarly-sized standard unit, but uses 10-20 percent less energy. In fact, the energy saved by an ENERGY STAR qualified dehumidifier could power your refrigerator for 6 months!

Specifications Current Specification Effective Date:

June 1, 2008

Dehumidifiers originally qualified for the ENERGY STAR label in January, 2001. Dehumidifiers that have earned the ENERGY STAR are 15% more efficient than non-qualified models.

Dehumidifiers Key Product Criteria: ENERGY STAR

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What else should I look for when buying a dehumidifier?

In addition to energy performance, there are many other important operating and convenience features to consider when shopping for dehumidifiers

• Capacity
• Water Removal Options
• Placement
• Operating Temperature
• Relative Humidity (RH) and Humidistats
• Energy Factor

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