Dehumidifiers / 5500 sq.ft
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5500 Sq.ft Dehumidifiers

Checked 2026-10-21

Maximum coverage units for the largest residential and commercial spaces 17 dehumidifiers · 15 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

Best 5500 Sq.ft Dehumidifiers

# Listing Brand Facts Tier Check offer
1 E100 Pro 100 Pint whole-house dehumidifier 8.7 Aprilaire E100 Pro 100 Pint whole-house dehumidifier Aprilaire For basements · Commercial · Crawl space $2,105
2 Energy Star basement dehumidifier 80 pint 8.9 yaufey Energy Star basement dehumidifier 80 pint yaufey For basements · Bedroom · With drain hose $237
3 Large room basement dehumidifier 50 pint 9.1 Aiusevo Large room basement dehumidifier 50 pint Aiusevo For basements · Bedroom · Garage $170
4 Energy Star 80 pint basement dehumidifier 8.7 Fehom Energy Star 80 pint basement dehumidifier Fehom For basements · With drain hose · Energy Star $300
5 Energy Star 80 Pint Basement Dehumidifier KNKA Energy Star 80 Pint Basement Dehumidifier KNKA For basements · Energy Star · 4500 sq.ft $170
6 Home energy star 5500 sq ft dehumidifier AEOCKY Home energy star 5500 sq ft dehumidifier AEOCKY Energy Star $280
7 High efficiency 80 pint dehumidifier for 5000 sq.ft Arecovas High efficiency 80 pint dehumidifier for 5000 sq.ft Arecovas Energy Star · 80 Pint $199
8 High capacity dehumidifier with built-in pump DECIUU High capacity dehumidifier with built-in pump DECIUU For basements · With pump $261
9 Large tank 50 pint basement dehumidifier Ludatido Large tank 50 pint basement dehumidifier Ludatido For basements · With drain hose · With 24H timer $182
10 WiFi 80 pint energy star large space dehumidifier Shin WiFi 80 pint energy star large space dehumidifier Shin For basements · Bedroom · Bathroom $150

What 5500 sq.ft coverage means in practice

A 5500 sq.ft dehumidifier is built to dry large basements, whole-house crawl spaces, or open commercial rooms. These units move far more air than portable bedroom models and typically extract 80 to 120 pints per day. That capacity keeps up with moisture coming through concrete walls and floors.

Pint ratings and Energy Star

Pint ratings in this group run from 52 pints up to 120 pints per day. Higher pint ratings handle wetter spaces or colder basement air. Several samples carry Energy Star certification, which signals lower power draw per pint removed. If the unit runs constantly, that efficiency matters more than the upfront difference.

Drainage and tank setup

Most units at this coverage level include a drain hose for continuous operation. A 1.06-gallon tank appears on some samples as a backup when a floor drain is not available. Auto defrost, 24-hour timers, and child locks show up on several models. These features matter in basements where the unit runs unattended for days.

Placement and clearance

These dehumidifiers are larger and heavier than portable room units. They need clearance around the intake and exhaust to move air across the coils. Placing one against a wall or in a corner cuts its effective coverage.

For a crawl space, choose a model with a drain hose and auto defrost. For a finished basement, a unit with a tank and timer gives more flexibility. Match the pint rating to the square footage and how wet the space stays.

Before you buy

5500 sq.ft dehumidifier questions

What pint rating do I need for 5500 square feet?

Samples in this coverage range from 52 pints up to 120 pints per day, with 80 pints being common.

Do these units come with a drain hose?

Most samples include a drain hose for continuous drainage, and some add a 1.06-gallon tank as backup.

Is Energy Star important on a large dehumidifier?

Yes, because these units run long cycles and Energy Star models use less power per pint removed.

Can I use a 5500 sq.ft dehumidifier in a bedroom?

It is oversized for a bedroom and better suited to basements, crawl spaces, or large open rooms.