# The Best hOmeLabs Dehumidifiers

> Strip away the three-number listings and hOmeLabs sells a handful of honest 50- and 32-pint machines. Here's which one belongs in your house.

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Last updated: 2026-11-05
Published: 2026-08-31
Category: Brands
Publisher: Enthusiast Review

Shopping for a **hOmeLabs dehumidifier**? The brand grew up on Amazon, and its machines carry both the strengths and the quirks of that origin. They're fairly priced, widely reviewed and good at pulling water out of a damp basement. The listings, on the other hand, can be baffling: a single product title may show **three different pint figures**, and the model numbers reuse the same digits across several generations.

Our recommendation for most homes is the **HME031003N**, the current 50-pint Wi-Fi model. If the unit will sit below your nearest drain — true in most basements — choose its twin, the **HME031004N**, which adds a built-in pump. Below, we rank the hOmeLabs models worth your money, explain what the label math actually means, and point out the situations where a rival such as the Midea Cube is the smarter buy. Because hOmeLabs rotates model numbers often, match the number on the box to the one in this guide rather than trusting a listing photo.

## Our top picks

- **Best overall:** hOmeLabs HME031003N — [check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=hOmeLabs%20HME031003N&tag=sktiger-20)
- **Best for basements:** hOmeLabs HME031004N — [check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=hOmeLabs%2050-Pint%20Wi-Fi%20Dehumidifier%20with%20Pump%20HME031004N%20%2F%20HME1004&tag=sktiger-20)
- **Best for medium rooms:** hOmeLabs 32-Pint Wi-Fi — [check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06X9MFTZZ?tag=sktiger-20&linkCode=ll1)
- **Best value:** hOmeLabs HME020031N — [check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073VBWKJZ?tag=sktiger-20&linkCode=ll1)
- **Best budget pump:** hOmeLabs 50-Pint Pump (legacy) — [check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073V9MG3Y?tag=sktiger-20&linkCode=ll1)
- **Best non-hOmeLabs alternative:** Midea Cube 50 — [check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GL7B1FC8?tag=sktiger-20&linkCode=ll1)

The **hOmeLabs HME031003N** is the best hOmeLabs dehumidifier for most homes, pairing a true 50-pint DOE rating with app control and a continuous-drain port.

## 1. hOmeLabs 50-Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier (HME031003N) — Best overall

[Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=hOmeLabs%20HME031003N&tag=sktiger-20)

**Pros**

- 50 pints a day under the current DOE test
- App and voice-assistant control
- Gravity drain port, auto shut-off and auto-restart
- Warranty extends to two years when you register it

**Cons**

- Small bucket for its class if you skip the hose
- No pump, so the drain must sit lower than the unit

**Why we picked it:** This is the current-generation 50-pint with the Wi-Fi board, and it does what hOmeLabs does best: real basement capacity, competent smart controls and pricing that tends to undercut the equivalent Frigidaire. If you want to make one decision and move on, this is it.

**Performance:** It's rated at 50 pints a day at 80°F and 60% relative humidity, the comparable DOE figure. hOmeLabs pairs that with a coverage claim of up to 7,000 square feet — read that as a large basement or a full floor rather than a literal measurement. The washable filter is designed to be rinsed and reused, so there's no replacement cartridge to budget for; our [replacement filter guide](https://www.enthusiastreview.com/guides/dehumidifier-replacement-filter/) explains how to tell which type you own.

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Capacity | 50 pints/day (DOE 2019) |
| Coverage | Up to ~7,000 sq ft (maker's claim) |
| Drainage | Bucket or gravity hose |
| Smart control | Wi-Fi app and voice |
| Warranty | 1 year, 2 with registration |
| Best for | Basements with a floor drain |

## 2. hOmeLabs 50-Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier with Pump (HME031004N / HME1004) — Best for basements

[Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=hOmeLabs%2050-Pint%20Wi-Fi%20Dehumidifier%20with%20Pump%20HME031004N%20%2F%20HME1004&tag=sktiger-20)

**Pros**

- Built-in pump pushes water up and out
- Same 50-pint rating and app as the HME031003N
- Largest coverage claim in the lineup
- Runs unattended for weeks at a time

**Cons**

- Pump and hose add one more part to maintain
- Same compact bucket as the gravity model

**Why we picked it:** In a basement, the first question isn't capacity — it's whether water can drain downhill. When the unit sits on a slab below the nearest drain, a gravity hose is useless, and a bigger compressor only fills the bucket faster. This model solves that with a condensate pump.

**Performance:** Capacity and controls match the HME031003N; the difference is a pump that lifts condensate to a sink, window or laundry standpipe. hOmeLabs rates it for roughly 7,000 to 7,500 square feet. Unattended drainage matters because the EPA notes mold can start on damp materials within 24 to 48 hours, so a full bucket you forget about is a real risk. Some big-box stores sell it as the HME1004 — same machine, different SKU.

**Worth knowing:** The price gap between this pump model and the gravity-only version has narrowed and at times flipped, so check both.

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Capacity | 50 pints/day (DOE 2019) |
| Coverage | Up to ~7,000–7,500 sq ft (maker's claim) |
| Drainage | Built-in pump |
| Smart control | Wi-Fi app and voice |
| Best for | Basements without a floor drain |

## 3. hOmeLabs 32-Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier (4,500 Sq Ft) — Best for medium rooms

[Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06X9MFTZZ?tag=sktiger-20&linkCode=ll1)

**Pros**

- Right-sized for damp, not wet, spaces
- Lower power draw than the 50-pint
- Same app, auto shut-off and washable filter
- Lighter to move between rooms

**Cons**

- Will struggle in a truly wet basement
- Gravity drain only

**Why we picked it:** Oversizing is the most common mistake dehumidifier shoppers make, and it costs you twice: once at checkout and again on every electric bill. If your space smells musty in July but has no standing water, the 32-pint does the job on less power.

**Performance:** It's rated at 32 pints a day under the DOE test; the listing's "MAX 80 pint" figure uses the same saturated-air math as the 50-pint. hOmeLabs rates it for up to 4,500 square feet, which in practice means one damp floor, a big living area or a finished basement that's humid rather than wet. Not sure which side of that line you're on? Our [dehumidifier size guide](https://www.enthusiastreview.com/guides/dehumidifier-size-guide/) walks through it.

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Capacity | 32 pints/day (DOE 2019) |
| Coverage | Up to ~4,500 sq ft (maker's claim) |
| Drainage | Bucket or gravity hose |
| Smart control | Wi-Fi app |
| Best for | Damp living areas, finished basements |

## 4. hOmeLabs 50-Pint ENERGY STAR Dehumidifier (HME020031N) — Best value

[Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073VBWKJZ?tag=sktiger-20&linkCode=ll1)

**Pros**

- Usually the least expensive way into the brand
- Fast moisture removal in independent measurements
- Works down to 41°F with a defrost mode
- 35–85% humidistat range and filter reminder

**Cons**

- 12.8-pint tank fills quickly on bucket duty
- Barely quieter on low fan than on high
- No Wi-Fi or pump

**Why we picked it:** The previous-generation 4,500-square-foot 50-pint is still widely stocked and often the cheapest hOmeLabs you can buy. It's also the one with the most independent data behind it, so you know exactly what you're getting.

**Performance:** An independent review site measured it at about 610 watts at 50% humidity and roughly 59 dB on both fan speeds, and recorded it drying a test chamber from 90% to 40% humidity in just over 10 minutes. Above-average draw, above-average speed: it nets out as reasonably efficient. Buy it if the newer Wi-Fi board isn't worth the price difference.

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Capacity | 50 pints/day (DOE 2019) |
| Tank | 12.8 pints |
| Low-temp operation | Down to 41°F, auto defrost |
| Drainage | Bucket or gravity hose |
| Efficiency | ENERGY STAR |
| Best for | Budget basement setups |

## 5. hOmeLabs ENERGY STAR 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump (4,500 Sq Ft) — Best budget pump

[Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073V9MG3Y?tag=sktiger-20&linkCode=ll1)

**Pros**

- Built-in pump at a clearance-style price
- ENERGY STAR certified
- Simple controls with nothing to pair

**Cons**

- Stock comes and goes
- No app, which matters in a crawl space

**Why we picked it:** Pump models carry a premium across every brand, so an outgoing-generation pump unit at a discount is a genuine bargain. If you find it in stock, it's the best value per pump in this guide.

**Performance:** This is the earlier-generation pump model, rated for 4,500 square feet and certified by ENERGY STAR. The pump allows hands-off drainage without a downhill hose run. The lack of Wi-Fi is no problem in a basement you walk through daily, but it's a drawback somewhere you rarely visit. If it's sold out, the HME031004N is the dependable alternative.

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Capacity | 50-pint class |
| Coverage | Up to ~4,500 sq ft (maker's claim) |
| Drainage | Built-in pump |
| Efficiency | ENERGY STAR |
| Best for | Basements on a budget |

## 6. Midea Cube 50-Pint Dehumidifier (MAD50S1QWT) — Best non-hOmeLabs alternative

[Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GL7B1FC8?tag=sktiger-20&linkCode=ll1)

**Pros**

- Lower power draw than the hOmeLabs 50-pint
- Roughly 34-pint reservoir makes bucket use realistic
- Collapses for off-season storage
- Pump version (MAD50PS1QWT) available

**Cons**

- One-year warranty with no registration bonus
- Usually costs more than the hOmeLabs equivalent

**Why we picked it:** A brand guide that claims the brand always wins isn't much use. If you plan to empty a bucket rather than run a hose, the Cube's much larger reservoir is a daily quality-of-life difference, and its efficiency adds up over a long humid season.

**Performance:** Independent measurements put the Cube 50 at around 510 watts at 50% humidity, which makes it one of the most frugal 50-pint machines around. Its reservoir holds about three times as much as the legacy hOmeLabs tank. Choose hOmeLabs when the price gap is real and you'll drain continuously; choose the Cube when you won't. See the full lineup in our [best Midea dehumidifier](https://www.enthusiastreview.com/best/best-midea-dehumidifier/) guide.

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Capacity | 50 pints/day (DOE 2019) |
| Tank | About 34 pints, expandable |
| Drainage | Bucket or gravity hose |
| Smart control | Wi-Fi app |
| Best for | Bucket users, efficiency seekers |

## hOmeLabs dehumidifiers, by the numbers

- **50 / 70 / 120** — Three pint figures printed on one hOmeLabs listing — only 50 is comparable
- **12.8 pints** — Bucket capacity of the legacy HME020031N, about a third of a Midea Cube 50
- **41°F** — Lowest operating temperature before a compressor unit needs a specialist

## How we pick hOmeLabs dehumidifiers

We don't run a test lab. Instead we line up the figures that are comparable across brands — capacity under the 2019 DOE procedure, ENERGY STAR certification, and the operating temperature, humidistat range and drainage options listed in each manual — and then add independent power and noise measurements where they've been published.

Then we read owner reviews for patterns — buckets that fill too fast, pumps that clog, sensors that drift — and check CPSC recall notices. Drainage carried the most weight here, because a hOmeLabs in the wrong spot will frustrate you no matter its pint rating.

## What to look for in a hOmeLabs dehumidifier

- **Drainage first:** If the unit sits below the nearest drain, you need a pump. If a floor drain is within downhill hose reach, a gravity model works fine. Our [dehumidifier with pump](https://www.enthusiastreview.com/best/best-dehumidifier-with-pump/) guide compares self-draining options across brands.
- **DOE pints, not MAX pints:** A "120-pint" hOmeLabs and a "50-pint" Midea are the same size class. Size by the DOE rating and your square footage.
- **Register on day one:** The second warranty year costs nothing and is the clearest advantage hOmeLabs holds over the Midea Cube line.
- **Noise for the room:** At roughly 59 dB on either fan speed, the 50-pint belongs in a basement, garage or utility room. For bedrooms, look at our [quiet dehumidifier](https://www.enthusiastreview.com/best/best-quiet-dehumidifier/) picks.
- **The temperature floor:** Most hOmeLabs units are rated down to 41°F with defrost. An unheated garage in winter or a cold crawl space calls for a low-temperature specialist.

## How to read a hOmeLabs listing

The product titles are the hardest part of buying this brand. Break them into pieces and they make sense.

- **The first number is the real one.** "50 Pint" or "32 Pint" is the DOE/AHAM rating at 80°F and 60% relative humidity — the same test every brand publishes.
- **"MAX 120 Pint" is a saturation figure,** measured at 95°F and 90% humidity. Those are flooded-room conditions, not everyday basement air.
- **"Previously 70 Pint" is history.** The DOE changed its test in 2019 and every manufacturer's ratings dropped. The hardware didn't get weaker.
- **HME020 is the older generation; HME031 is current.** The trailing "N" is a revision marker, and one retailer's HME1004 can be another's HME031004N.
- **In the current lineup, a "4" usually means pump.** HME031003N drains by gravity; HME031004N is the same machine with a pump.

## hOmeLabs vs. Midea: where each one wins

| Factor | hOmeLabs (50-pint) | Midea Cube 50 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Power at 50% RH (independent measurement) | About 610 W | About 510 W |
| Bucket size | 12.8 pints (legacy model) | About 34 pints |
| Warranty | 1 year, 2 with registration | 1 year |
| Pump option | Yes (HME031004N) | Yes (MAD50PS1QWT) |
| Typical price position | Lower | Higher |

If a hose or pump handles the water, the tank difference disappears and hOmeLabs usually becomes the better value. For a wider view, see our [best dehumidifier brands](https://www.enthusiastreview.com/best/best-dehumidifier-brands/) roundup.

## Smaller hOmeLabs models: 22, 25 and 35 pints

hOmeLabs has also sold smaller units labeled by square footage (1,500 and 3,000 sq ft are common) and by pint ratings such as 22, 25 and 35 pints. Which pint figure you see depends on which test the listing quotes.

| Pre-2019 rating on old listings | Approximate DOE 2019 rating | Typical use |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 pints | About 20–22 pints | Bedroom, office, small damp room |
| 50 pints | About 35 pints | Large room, small basement |
| 70 pints | About 50 pints | Damp basement, open floor |

*The 2019 DOE test runs at 65°F instead of 80°F, so every rating dropped. The hardware didn't change.*

So a "hOmeLabs 35-pint" from an older listing is roughly a modern 22- to 25-pint machine, sized for a single room rather than a basement. If you're choosing between a 25-pint and the 32-pint Wi-Fi, the 32 gives more headroom in a humid summer; our [best 30-pint dehumidifier](https://www.enthusiastreview.com/best/best-30-pint-dehumidifier/) guide compares that size class across brands.

## hOmeLabs dehumidifier manual, filter and app

### Finding your manual

The model number is printed on the rating label on the back or side of the unit (it starts with HME on most models). Search hOmeLabs' support pages or the retailer listing with that exact number to pull up the PDF manual — the HME020 and HME031 generations have different control panels, so make sure the manual matches.

### Cleaning the filter

hOmeLabs uses a washable mesh filter that slides out behind the front or rear grille. Rinse it under lukewarm water every couple of weeks during heavy use (or whenever the filter light comes on), let it air-dry completely, and slide it back in. There's normally nothing to buy; replace it only if the mesh tears. Our [dehumidifier maintenance guide](https://www.enthusiastreview.com/guides/dehumidifier-maintenance/) covers the rest of a seasonal cleanup.

### Setting up the app

Wi-Fi models pair through the companion app named in the quick-start guide. Like most smart appliances, they generally need a 2.4 GHz network, so if pairing fails, check that your phone isn't on a 5 GHz-only band. Once connected, you can set a target humidity, switch fan speeds and see when the bucket is full.

## The bottom line

For most homes, the **hOmeLabs HME031003N** is the one to buy: a true 50-pint machine with app control and a gravity-drain port. In a basement without a convenient floor drain, get the **HME031004N** with its built-in pump, and check prices on both, since the pump model isn't always the pricier one. The **32-pint Wi-Fi** suits spaces that are damp rather than wet, and the legacy **HME020031N** remains the cheapest well-documented entry point. Whatever you choose, register it for the second warranty year — and if you know you'll be emptying a bucket, the Midea Cube 50 is the honest alternative.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the best hOmeLabs dehumidifier?

The HME031003N, a 50-pint Wi-Fi model with app and voice control, auto shut-off and a continuous-drain port. If the unit will sit below your nearest drain, choose the HME031004N, which is the same machine with a built-in condensate pump.

### What does "50 Pint MAX 120 Pint (Previously 70 Pint)" mean?

It's one machine described three ways. Fifty pints is the DOE rating at 80°F and 60% humidity, the only figure you should compare between brands. The 120-pint number is a saturation rating at 95°F and 90% humidity, and the 70-pint figure comes from the DOE's pre-2019 test method.

### Which hOmeLabs dehumidifiers have a pump?

Two: the current HME031004N (also sold as the HME1004) and an earlier ENERGY STAR 50-pint pump model rated for 4,500 square feet. Every other hOmeLabs unit drains by gravity, so the hose has to run downhill to a drain.

### How long is the hOmeLabs warranty?

One year as standard, extended to two years when you register the product. That extra year is a meaningful edge over Midea's Cube line, which offers one year with no extension.

### Where can I find a hOmeLabs dehumidifier manual?

Find the model number on the rating label on the back or side of the unit, then search hOmeLabs' support site or the retailer's listing for that number to download the PDF manual. Make sure the generation (HME020 vs. HME031) matches, because the controls differ.

### Does the hOmeLabs dehumidifier filter need replacing?

Usually not. hOmeLabs uses a washable mesh filter: rinse it every couple of weeks in humid weather or when the filter light comes on, let it dry fully, and reinstall it. Replace it only if it's torn or warped.

## Related guides

- [The Best Midea Dehumidifiers: Every Cube Model Ranked](https://www.enthusiastreview.com/best/best-midea-dehumidifier/)
- [The Best Dehumidifiers with a Built-In Pump](https://www.enthusiastreview.com/best/best-dehumidifier-with-pump/)
- [The Best Basement Dehumidifiers for Mold, Damp and Musty Smells](https://www.enthusiastreview.com/best/best-dehumidifier-for-basement/)
- [The Best Frigidaire Dehumidifiers](https://www.enthusiastreview.com/best/best-frigidaire-dehumidifier/)
- [The Best Dehumidifier Brands, Ranked](https://www.enthusiastreview.com/best/best-dehumidifier-brands/)
- [What Size Dehumidifier Do You Need?](https://www.enthusiastreview.com/guides/dehumidifier-size-guide/)

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