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5500 Sq.ft Dehumidifiers
Maximum coverage units for the largest residential and commercial spaces 17 dehumidifiers · 15 brands
Best 5500 Sq.ft Dehumidifiers
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Energy Star basement dehumidifier 80 pint
For basements Bedroom With drain hose For RVs Garage Energy Star
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AprilAire E100 Pro 100 Pint whole-house dehumidifier
For basements Commercial Crawl space Energy Star
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Energy Star 80 pint basement dehumidifier
For basements With drain hose Energy Star 80 Pint 1 Gallon tank
Pro commercial whole house dehumidifier bundle
For basements With drain hose Commercial Crawl space Smart
Commercial crawl space dehumidifier with hose
For basements Bathroom With drain hose Commercial Crawl space With 24H timer
Large tank 50 pint basement dehumidifier
For basements With drain hose With 24H timer 50 Pint
High capacity 80 pint whole home dehumidifier
For basements Bedroom Bathroom For RVs 80 Pint
WiFi 80 pint energy star large space dehumidifier
For basements Bedroom Bathroom With drain hose Garage Energy Star
Large 50 pint smart compressor dehumidifier
For basements Bedroom Bathroom With drain hose With 24H timer Ultra quiet
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Extra Large Room Dehumidifier with 80 Pint Capacity
For basements Bathroom With drain hose Garage With 24H timer With auto defrost
Industrial 80 pint basement dehumidifier
For basements With drain hose With 24H timer With auto defrost 80 Pint
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.
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.















