In the tables below, we have listed the features and cost of six of the most popular brands of dehumidifiers to offer you a quick checklist for comparison. The first table offers a list of the pros and cons for each brand name. The second table offers a comparison of brands by warranty and price.
We hope you find this information useful.
| Brand |
Pros |
Cons |
Allerair
Allerair 5000 Full size, All Purpose Air Cleaner |
- True HEPA filter
- 2 anti-microbial filters
- Changes air every 30 minutes
- Effective for 1,500 square feet
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- Larger size, which will take up more room in your home
- Can be loud when set on high power
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Air-O-Swiss
Air-O-Swiss AOS 2071 – Air purifier & Humidifier in One |
- Combination air purifier and humidifier
- Two HEPA filters
- Circulates up to 5 times per hour
- Removes 99.97 percent of particles 0.3 microns and larger
- Removes fumes and odors
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- High maintenance
- Filters require replacing every 6 months
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Austin Air
Austin Air Healthmate |
- HEPA filter for maximum efficiency
- Provides relief for allergy sufferers
- Easy filter maintenance every 3-5 years
- Covers 400-1,500 square feet
- Eliminates harmful airborne contaminants, bad odors and VOCs
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- Loud when powered on high
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Bionaire
Bionaire BAP1500-U |
- HEPA filter effective in removing a number of airborne pollutants
- Ultra-quiet operation
- Filter change indicator
- Compact size
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- Covers only 170 square feet
- Not effective for cleaning large rooms
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Biozone
Biozone 1000 Home Air Purifier
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- Covers up to 100 square feet
- Removes odor, fumes, mildew, dust and other contaminants from air
- Extremely quiet performance
- Energy efficient
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- Only available in 2 colors
- High maintenance involved
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Friedrich
Freidrich C-90B Air Cleaner
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- 3-speed fan
- Removes airborne pollutants
- Uses inexpensive carbon filters
- Reduces cleaning and maintenance costs
- Perfect for stores, nightclubs, etc.
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- Unattractive design
- Only covers up to 600 square feet
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Hamilton Beach
Hamilton Beach HEPA Air Purifier with UV
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- HEPA filter for maximum efficiency
- Eliminates a number of airborne pollutants
- Affordable
- Easy to maintain
- Pre-dust filter and UV light for added efficiency
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- Only covers up to 350 square feet
- Filter needs changing frequently
- Warranty does not last very long
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Honeywell
Honeywell 17005 Quiet Care HEPA Air Cleaner
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- HEPA filter provides maximum efficiency
- Reduces allergy symptoms
- 6 air changes per hour
- Reduces secondhand smoke
- Remote control feature
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- Unattractive design
- High maintenance
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Holmes
Holmes HAP675 HEPA Air Purifier
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- Slim, compact design
- 99.97 percent efficiency rate
- Removes particles such as pollen, dander, dust and mold
- Filter change indicator
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- Only covers up to 460 square feet
- Loud on high power
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Hoover
Hoover SilentAir 4000
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- Virtually silent all the time
- Patented air technology captures almost 100 percent of airborne particles .002 microns and larger
- 150 times more efficient than a HEPA filter
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- Only covers small areas at one time
- Can be high maintenance
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Hunter
Hunter 30130 QuietFlo
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- True HEPA filter
- 99.97 percent effective in eliminating particles down to 0.3 microns
- Great odor reduction
- Digital filter change reminders
- Ultra-quiet performance
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- Manual operation may require lots of maintenance
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IQAir
IQAir HealthPro Air Purifier
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- Hyper-HEPA filter
- Filter change indicator light
- 6-speed fan
- Pre-filter that screens 90 percent of contaminants on its own
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- Unattractive design
- Expensive compared to most other air purifiers
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Oreck
Oreck Super 8 Professional Air Purifier |
- Completely regenerates room air every hour
- 5-stage filtration process
- Super-quiet performance
- Ability to clean up to 900 square feet
- Eliminates contaminants as small as 0.1 microns
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- High maintenance
- Filters need regular and frequent cleaning
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Sharper Image
Sharper Image Ionic Breeze GP S1720 Air Purifier
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- Available with HEPA filter for maximum efficiency
- No filter change required
- Ultra-quiet operation
- Reduces airborne allergens and pollutants by up to 99 percent
- Eliminates smoke, dust, pollen and pet dander
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- Requires regular cleaning
- Unattractive design
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| Brand |
Warranty |
Price |
Allerair
Allerair 5000 Full size, All Purpose Air Cleaner |
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- 5-year warranty, parts and labor
- 10-year warranty, parts only
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Air-O-Swiss
Air-O-Swiss AOS 2071 – Air purifier & Humidifier in One |
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- 3-year warranty, parts and labor
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Austin Air
Austin Air Healthmate |
- 5-year warranty on all parts and labor
- 5-year pro-rated filter warranty
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Bionaire
Bionaire BAP1500-U |
- Warranty individual to each product
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Biozone
Biozone 1000 Home Air Purifier
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- 30-day money-back guarantee
- 3-year manufacturer warranty
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Friedrich
Freidrich C-90B Air Cleaner
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- Warranty individual to each product
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Hamilton Beach
Hamilton Beach HEPA Air Purifier with UV
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- 1-year limited warranty on materials and workmanship
- No warranty on filters or bulbs
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Honeywell
Honeywell 17005 Quiet Care HEPA Air Cleaner
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Holmes
Holmes HAP675 HEPA Air Purifier
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Hoover
Hoover SilentAir 4000
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- 3-year parts and labor warranty
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Hunter
Hunter 30130 QuietFlo
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IQAir
IQAir HealthPro Air Purifier
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- 5-year warranty on HealthPro series air purifiers
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Oreck
Oreck Super 8 Professional Air Purifier |
- 3-year warranty
- 12-year manufacturing warranty on permanent filter
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Sharper Image
Sharper Image Ionic Breeze GP S1720 Air Purifier
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