8.9
Midea
Midea 22 pint basement energy star dehumidifier
$184
For basements Bedroom Bathroom Crawl space Ultra quiet Energy Star
Dehumidifiers / 20 Pint
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20 Pint Dehumidifiers
Checked 2026-10-21
Efficient moisture removal for damp rooms and moderate humidity 11 dehumidifiers · 9 brands
For basements
Bedroom
Bathroom
With drain hose
With auto shut-off
For RVs
Closet
Garage
Cheap
Crawl space
With 24H timer
Ultra quiet
With 7-color LED
Energy Star
Commercial
With pump
With sleep mode
White
1000 sq.ft
With auto defrost
50 Pint
30 Pint
Mini
Compressor
4500 sq.ft
95 oz tank
Smart
2500 sq.ft
150 Pint
Gun safe
Moisture absorbers
80 Pint
Rechargeable
Black
70 Pint
800 sq.ft
Dual-core
5500 sq.ft
Desiccant
For up to 300 sq.ft
35 oz tank
20 Pint
70 oz tank
Gray
Blue
With child lock
1 Gallon tank
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What 20 pint capacity handles
A 20 pint dehumidifier is sized for damp rooms and moderate humidity rather than standing water or constant seepage. The pint rating reflects moisture removed per day under standard conditions, so a space with heavy moisture may need a larger unit or more frequent emptying. Basements, home gyms, and laundry areas are the typical rooms where this capacity fits.
Tank size and drain hose options
Tanks on these units run around 1.2 gallons, which fills quickly in a wet room. A drain hose connection lets you run continuous drainage to a floor drain or sump, avoiding daily emptying. If you cannot reach a drain, plan on checking the tank at least once a day during humid stretches.
Compressor build and coverage
Most 20 pint units use a compressor, which pulls more moisture than a small Peltier unit but weighs more and runs louder. Coverage claims in this group reach 1,500 to 1,600 sq ft, though real coverage depends on ceiling height, air flow, and how sealed the room is. Energy Star models are listed alongside standard ones, which matters if the unit will run for long stretches.
Placement and daily use
Leave a few inches around the intake and exhaust so the unit is not starved of air. Compressor models work best above roughly 65°F; in cold basements they may frost up or cycle poorly. Set the target humidity, then let auto shut-off handle the rest, and check the tank or hose before each humid day.
Before you buy
20 pint dehumidifier questions
Can a 20 pint unit drain continuously?
Yes, most include a drain hose connection so you can skip emptying the 1.2 gallon tank.
Do 20 pint dehumidifiers use a compressor?
Most do, which means more moisture removal but also more weight and noise than a Peltier unit.
Will a 20 pint dehumidifier work in a cold basement?
Compressor models perform best above roughly 65°F and may frost or cycle poorly in colder spaces.