# The Best Laundry Room Dehumidifiers

> Your laundry room already has the plumbing a dehumidifier wants. Hook one up to the standpipe and forget about musty towels for good.

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Last updated: 2026-11-05
Published: 2026-08-21
Category: Rooms & Spaces
Publisher: Enthusiast Review

A **laundry room dehumidifier** has a tougher job than you might think. Every wash load releases moisture into the air, a dryer with a leaky or kinked vent adds more, and many laundry rooms have no window and little air exchange with the rest of the house. Humidity can climb high enough to fog a window or start mildew behind the machines within days.

The good news: laundry rooms usually have exactly what a dehumidifier needs — a **standpipe, utility sink or floor drain** a few feet away. Run a hose into it once, and the unit drains itself forever. Our top pick is a compact 22-pint Frigidaire with a lint-friendly filter and a continuous-drain port; we've also picked a pump model for rooms without a low drain, a space-saver for stacked closets and a bigger unit for laundry areas that open onto a basement or mudroom.

Before you buy, check the dryer vent. A disconnected or crushed duct can dump a gallon or more of water vapor into the room per load, and no dehumidifier should have to fight that.

## Our top picks

- **Best overall:** Frigidaire FFAD2233W1 — [check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Frigidaire%20FFAD2233W1&tag=sktiger-20)
- **Best with no drain nearby:** hOmeLabs HME1003 Wi-Fi — [check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=hOmeLabs%20HME1003&tag=sktiger-20)
- **Best space-saver:** Midea Cube 20 — [check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZMY8BC8?tag=sktiger-20&linkCode=ll1)
- **Best for laundry-mudroom combos:** GE APYR50LC — [check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=GE%20APYR50LC&tag=sktiger-20)
- **Best ultra-compact:** Pro Breeze PB-03 — [check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HXVUT7C?tag=sktiger-20&linkCode=ll1)

The **Frigidaire FFAD2233W1** is our top pick for most laundry rooms because it's right-sized, quiet and built to drain straight into a nearby standpipe.

## 1. Frigidaire 22-Pint Dehumidifier (FFAD2233W1) — Best overall

[Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Frigidaire%20FFAD2233W1&tag=sktiger-20)

**Pros**

- Right-sized for a typical laundry room or utility closet
- Continuous-drain port for a standpipe or floor drain
- Easy-to-rinse washable filter handles lint
- Independently measured at 44.6 dB on low

**Cons**

- Too small for a laundry area open to a basement
- No pump

**Why we picked it:** It fits the most common laundry setup: a closed room or closet with a drain a few feet away. Connect the hose once and the unit runs on its own between wash days.

**Performance:** It's a 22-pint-class compressor unit that Frigidaire rates for spaces up to roughly 330 square feet. The washable filter matters here more than anywhere else in the house: lint that escapes the dryer trap is finer than ordinary dust, and a filter you can rinse in the sink keeps airflow — and capacity — from quietly dropping. An independent reviewer measured 44.6 dB on low, quiet enough for a closet next to living space.

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Capacity | 22-pint class |
| Type | Compressor |
| Coverage | Up to ~330 sq ft (maker's claim) |
| Drainage | Bucket or gravity hose |
| Noise | 44.6 dB on low (independent) |
| Best for | Closed laundry rooms and closets |

## 2. hOmeLabs 50-Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier with Pump (HME1003) — Best with no drain nearby

[Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=hOmeLabs%20HME1003&tag=sktiger-20)

**Pros**

- Pump lifts water about 16 feet
- High airflow for larger spaces
- App control for a basement laundry area

**Cons**

- More capacity than a small closet needs
- Bigger footprint

**Why we picked it:** Not every laundry room has a drain below where the dehumidifier needs to sit. If the standpipe is across the room or up a step, this unit's pump pushes water up and over instead of relying on a downhill run.

**Performance:** It's a 50-pint-class unit with a rated airflow of 218 CFM on its turbo setting, enough for a laundry area that opens onto a basement or mudroom. The pump is rated to lift condensate about 16 feet, so it can reach a utility sink or standpipe almost anywhere in the room. hOmeLabs has also relisted this design under the HME031003N name. Our [dehumidifier with pump](https://www.enthusiastreview.com/best/best-dehumidifier-with-pump/) guide covers smaller pump options.

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Capacity | 50-pint class |
| Drainage | Built-in pump, ~16 ft lift |
| Airflow | 218 CFM on turbo |
| Smart control | Wi-Fi app |
| Best for | Laundry rooms without a low drain |

## 3. Midea Cube 20-Pint Smart Dehumidifier (MAD20S1QWT) — Best space-saver

[Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZMY8BC8?tag=sktiger-20&linkCode=ll1)

**Pros**

- Collapses down when not in use
- ENERGY STAR Most Efficient recognition, per Midea
- Expandable reservoir plus drain-hose option
- Wi-Fi app

**Cons**

- Not enough for an open basement laundry
- Costs more than basic 22-pint boxes

**Why we picked it:** A stacked washer-dryer closet leaves almost no floor space. The Cube runs at full size when you need it and shrinks down so you can actually reach the machines.

**Performance:** It's rated at 20 pints a day, plenty for a closed laundry closet. Efficient running keeps costs down in a room where the unit is often left on, and the gravity-hose option lets it drain into a nearby standpipe. Compare the whole Cube family in our [best Midea dehumidifier](https://www.enthusiastreview.com/best/best-midea-dehumidifier/) guide.

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Capacity | 20 pints/day (DOE 2019) |
| Drainage | Bucket or gravity hose |
| Footprint | Collapsible cube |
| Efficiency | ENERGY STAR Most Efficient (per Midea) |
| Best for | Stacked-washer closets |

## 4. GE 50-Pint Dehumidifier (APYR50LC) — Best for laundry-mudroom combos

[Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=GE%20APYR50LC&tag=sktiger-20)

**Pros**

- 50-pint capacity for big, open utility areas
- Pump and continuous-drain options, per GE's listing
- ENERGY STAR certified
- Digital humidistat

**Cons**

- Overkill for a closed closet
- Louder on high than the compact picks

**Why we picked it:** Plenty of homes don't have a dedicated laundry room — the machines sit in a corner of a basement, mudroom or utility space with several times the air volume of a closet. This GE is sized for that bigger job.

**Performance:** It's a 50-pint ENERGY STAR unit, so it can keep up with a laundry area that shares air with a basement stairwell or entryway while keeping running costs reasonable. A pump means you don't need a drain directly below it. For more on the brand, see our [best GE dehumidifier](https://www.enthusiastreview.com/best/best-ge-dehumidifier/) guide.

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Capacity | 50 pints/day (DOE 2019) |
| Drainage | Pump or gravity hose (per listing) |
| Efficiency | ENERGY STAR |
| Humidistat | Digital |
| Best for | Laundry in basements or mudrooms |

## 5. Pro Breeze PB-03 Mini Dehumidifier (2,200 cu ft) — Best ultra-compact

[Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HXVUT7C?tag=sktiger-20&linkCode=ll1)

**Pros**

- Sits on a shelf above a stacked unit
- Quiet, low-heat thermoelectric design
- Low power draw

**Cons**

- Can't keep up with heavy laundry days
- Bucket only

**Why we picked it:** A closet-sized stacked unit in an apartment or condo often doesn't need compressor power — it just needs to stop the closet from smelling musty between wash days.

**Performance:** The PB-03 is a thermoelectric unit rated for about 2,200 cubic feet. It removes far less water than a compressor model, which is fine for a closet with occasional humidity spikes. Leave the closet door cracked after a load, and let the PB-03 handle the rest. Our [apartment dehumidifier](https://www.enthusiastreview.com/best/best-dehumidifier-for-apartment/) guide has more small-space picks.

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Type | Thermoelectric |
| Coverage | Up to ~2,200 cu ft |
| Drainage | Small tank, auto shutoff |
| Noise | Quiet, no compressor |
| Best for | Laundry closets in apartments |

## Laundry room humidity, by the numbers

- **~1 gallon** — Water vapor a load can add to the air from a washer or poorly vented dryer
- **24–48 hrs** — How fast mold can start on damp surfaces, per the EPA
- **0 buckets** — What you'll empty with a hose into the standpipe

The EPA recommends 30–50% humidity indoors. A laundry room that never drops back into that band between loads becomes a standing mildew risk behind the machines and inside the washer gasket.

## How we pick laundry room dehumidifiers

We don't lab-test. We compare DOE capacity ratings, ENERGY STAR listings and manufacturer manuals for drainage options, pump lift and filter design, use independent noise measurements where they exist, and read owner reviews for clogging, leaks and filter complaints. We also check CPSC recall records.

For laundry rooms, we weighted **drainage** first — a unit that can feed a standpipe is far more useful than one that needs emptying after every load — then filter cleanability, footprint and right-sized capacity.

## What to look for in a laundry room dehumidifier

- **A continuous-drain port:** If a standpipe or floor drain sits below the unit, a gravity hose is the simplest setup.
- **A pump if the drain is higher:** No drain below the unit? A built-in pump lifts water to a sink or standpipe a gravity hose can't reach.
- **Capacity for the space:** A closed closet is fine with 20–22 pints; a laundry area open to a basement or mudroom needs about 50. Our [size guide](https://www.enthusiastreview.com/guides/dehumidifier-size-guide/) helps you check.
- **A rinseable filter:** Lint clogs intakes. Choose a filter you can pull and wash in seconds.
- **A humidity target:** Set it to 45–50% so it cycles off once the room recovers after a load.

## How to set up a dehumidifier in a laundry room

1. Place the unit a foot or more from walls and the dryer exhaust, on a level surface.
2. Attach a garden-style hose to the drain port and run it **downhill** into the standpipe, sink or floor drain. Secure the end so it can't pop out when the washer drains.
3. Keep the hose free of kinks and loops that could trap water.
4. Set the humidistat to 45–50% and choose continuous drainage mode if your model has one.
5. Rinse the filter every couple of weeks; lint builds up faster here than in other rooms.
6. Leave the washer door open between loads so the drum and gasket dry out.

> **Standpipe tip:** A dehumidifier hose only needs to sit loosely inside the standpipe, like the washer's own drain hose. Don't seal it in — an air gap prevents back-siphoning when the washer empties.

Air-drying clothes indoors instead of using the dryer? That's a different job; see our [best dehumidifier for drying clothes](https://www.enthusiastreview.com/best/best-dehumidifier-for-drying-clothes/) guide.

## The bottom line

For most homes, the **Frigidaire FFAD2233W1** is the best laundry room dehumidifier: right-sized, quiet, easy to clean and ready to drain into the standpipe you already have. If the drain isn't below the unit, get the **hOmeLabs HME1003** with its pump. Choose the collapsible **Midea Cube 20** for a stacked-washer closet, the **GE APYR50LC** for a laundry corner that opens onto a basement or mudroom, and the **Pro Breeze PB-03** for a small closet that just needs to stop smelling musty.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the best dehumidifier for a laundry room?

The Frigidaire FFAD2233W1 for most closed laundry rooms: a 22-pint-class unit with a washable filter and a continuous-drain port. If there's no drain below where it sits, choose a pump model like the hOmeLabs HME1003.

### Do I need a dehumidifier in my laundry room?

If the room smells musty, the window fogs on wash days or a hygrometer reads above 50–55% hours after a load, yes. First make sure the dryer vent is connected and clear, since a leaky vent is a common hidden cause.

### What size dehumidifier for a laundry room?

A closed laundry room or closet usually needs 20–22 pints a day. If the laundry area opens onto a basement or mudroom, step up to a 35- to 50-pint unit.

### Can a dehumidifier drain into a washing machine standpipe?

Yes. Run a hose from the continuous-drain port downhill into the standpipe and leave the end loose, not sealed, so there's an air gap. If the standpipe opening is higher than the drain port, you'll need a pump model.

### Where should a dehumidifier go in a laundry room?

Near the drain, a foot or more from walls and away from the dryer's exhaust, on a level surface where it won't get splashed. Our [where to place a dehumidifier](https://www.enthusiastreview.com/guides/where-to-place-a-dehumidifier/) guide has more tips.

### Does a dehumidifier help dry clothes in a laundry room?

Yes. Running one in a closed room with a drying rack speeds drying and keeps the room from turning damp and musty, often using less energy than a full dryer cycle.

## Related guides

- [The Best Dehumidifiers for Drying Clothes Indoors](https://www.enthusiastreview.com/best/best-dehumidifier-for-drying-clothes/)
- [The Best Dehumidifiers with a Drain Hose](https://www.enthusiastreview.com/best/best-dehumidifier-with-drain-hose/)
- [The Best Dehumidifiers with a Built-In Pump](https://www.enthusiastreview.com/best/best-dehumidifier-with-pump/)
- [The Best Portable Dehumidifiers for Your Bathroom](https://www.enthusiastreview.com/best/best-dehumidifier-for-bathroom/)
- [The Best Dehumidifiers for Mildew and Musty Smells](https://www.enthusiastreview.com/best/best-dehumidifier-for-musty-smell/)
- [Where to Place a Dehumidifier (and Where Not To)](https://www.enthusiastreview.com/guides/where-to-place-a-dehumidifier/)

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