Have you been searching for the best small humidifier?  There is nothing more miserable than a hot muggy day. I’m sure you’ve experienced those days where within minutes of getting out of the shower you feel like you need another one.  I know I’ve been there, and I know a small dehumidifier can really make a difference.

I’ve looked at many dehumidifiers and have selected five top models to help you choose the best mini dehumidifier for your needs.

If you’re in a rush, then my top recommendation would be the SEAVON Electric Mini Dehumidifier for best small dehumidifier. I’ll be reviewing that, and each of the following in detail this post. To know the exact price of each unit, click the “Check Price” button below each individual review.

• SEAVON Electric Mini Dehumidifier
• Pro Breeze Electric Mini Dehumidifier
• MADETEC Small Dehumidifier
• Hysure Electric Dehumidifier
• Vremi 1,500 Sq. Ft. Dehumidifier

What are the Advantages / Benefits of a Small Dehumidifier?

The key benefits to using a dehumidifier are three-fold.  First, you will feel more comfortable in your home.  Second, there are proven health benefits to maintaining optimal humidity levels indoors.  And third, you can prevent damage to your home and furnishings by keeping excess moisture out of the air.

As humans, we are more comfortable when the air has the optimal moisture level.  If the air is too humid people can have trouble breathing and sleeping. This discomfort motivates many people to purchase a dehumidifier.

Improved health is another key benefit to using a dehumidifier. Humidity causes mold and mildew to grow, which not only smells bad, but is also dangerous for you to breathe into your lungs. Some people (myself included) are allergic to mold and mildew, so a dehumidifier can help to prevent these allergens from forming in the first place.

Furthermore, your home and furniture are better protected and maintained when the indoor humidity is under control. The damp nastiness floating in the air can lodge into your upholstery if you don’t get the excess humidity out.  Mold and mildew can wreak havoc on your home. If you ever had some of the 1990s brass-trimmed oak furniture in a humid part of the country, you probably know how humidity destroys brass. Your beautiful brass-trimmed bookcases and glass tables may have rusted in spots if you did not keep a dehumidifier going or coat them properly.

Pictures are also protected by drier air. If pictures stay in humid environments, they will eventually warp. That includes both professional photos and paper-based decorative pictures.

What To Look For In A Small Dehumidifier

What differentiates small dehumidifiers from each other tends to be:

• The unit’s size
• The coverage area
• The tank capacity
• A hose drainage option
• The temperature range in which it operates
• The humidity range in which it operates
• Noise, which is often determined by whether operates using a compressor or not
• Whether or not it has a turbo feature for quick removal of water from the air
• Whether or not the adapter is certified (a key safety feature)
• Whether or not it also cleans / filters the air

How to Choose the Best Small Dehumidifier

The best small dehumidifier for you is obviously one that suits your needs. For example, if you are a person who travels often for work, you may consider purchasing one that fits into your suitcase.

If you want to use the machine at home, but you don’t want to constantly check to see if the tank is full, you will want one that either has a drain hose and hose outlet or one that has a large tank capacity.

If you want one for your bedroom, you might want to get a dehumidifier that is suited to handle larger spaces and operates quietly to not disturb your sleep. Most of the dehumidifiers on my list are quiet; however, a small dehumidifier that still uses a compressor may not be as quiet as other options, so it might not be the best small dehumidifier for you.

If you need a dehumidifier in your bathroom, you may want one with the turbo feature, which sucks the water out of the air quickly.  This is great option if you do not have an exhaust fan or window in your bathroom.

What’s the Best Way to Use Small Dehumidifiers?

People commonly place mini dehumidifiers in their bathrooms because showers and baths can create a huge humidity problem. Being a room that people spend time in to get ready for the day, the bathroom needs to be dried as quickly as possible during and after showers and baths.

Without at least some ventilation, condensation forms on bathroom mirrors. Everyone needs the bathroom mirror. Even if the mirror is wiped off, men may have trouble shaving and women may have trouble applying face makeup because their skin is sweating. Small dehumidifiers effectively take the water out of the air and off of your skin. The dehumidifiers that have a turbo feature are especially effective in bathrooms.

Laundry rooms are another extra hot and humid space in homes where people like to put small dehumidifiers. Drier air where dirty laundry exists also decreases musty odors. Being able to breathe comfortable, dry air makes doing laundry less of a chore.

People also often place small dehumidifiers in their closets to keep clothes dry and fresh.

Basements are also naturally humid environments that harbor mold and mildew. Small dehumidifiers prevent mold and mildew from forming there, thus preventing a musty basement smell. Basements feel and smell much more like the rest of the house when dehumidifiers are used regularly.

People also take small dehumidifiers with them to work or pack them in their luggage to make their hotel rooms more comfortable.  Basically, you can pack it and use it anywhere there is an outlet.

The Best Small Dehumidifier Reviews

1. SEAVON Electric Mini Dehumidifier

Measuring just 7.2” x 6.2” x 11”, this pretty little blue and white dehumidifier dries 1,500 cubic feet or air. Its compact size is perfect for use in RVs, packing into luggage, and storing in small spaces.

It is also ideal for use in your vehicle, office or hotel room. At home you will love the difference it will make in your storage room, basement, closet, kitchen or bathroom.

2. Pro Breeze Electric Mini Dehumidifier

This little guy measures 7” x 6” x 11” and weighs just 2.4 pounds. Unlike many units, this one has a low humidity tolerance, so it will operate most of the time that you notice humidity. It is quiet because it runs with Peltier thermo-electric cooling technology rather than by compressor. It comes with a one-year warranty.

3. MADETEC Small Dehumidifier

Here is another small unit that has a nice, low humidity tolerance (40%). This one has an auto defrost feature and can drain continuously. Some customers report safety issues they had. It is the only one in our lineup that uses a compressor. This model comes with a two-year warranty.

4. Hysure Electric Dehumidifier

The Hysure Electric Dehumidifier measures 8.9” x 5.9” x 14.7” and weighs 6.7 pounds. Unlike the others, it is a dark color. It has a large, 2-liter capacity, spill-proof tank. No hose can be attached for continuous drainage, though. It comes with a one-year warranty.

5. Vremi 1,500 Sq. Ft. Dehumidifier

A bit larger than the other dehumidifiers we are discussing; this one measures 16.1” x 10.4” x 19.9” and has a six-foot cord. It weighs 30.9 pounds. It removes up to 22 pints of water per day and you can attach a drain hose to it. In addition to dehumidifying the air, this unit also cleans the air. Two sizes are available, so you can dehumidify any size room. This unit has a one-year warranty.

I chose the SEAVON Electric Mini Dehumidifier as my top pick. The size is perfect to fit into suitcases or to handle many small areas in the home. It is powerful and has a sufficiently large tank. It is extremely quiet and is very easy to clean. Unlike the other units, this one has a handy toggle switch and it comes with a generous two-year warranty.

If you are looking for a bit more out of your machined, I selected the Pro Breeze Mini Dehumidifier as the premium pick. And for the cost conscious, the budget pick was the MADETEC Dehumidifier.

For more like this, check out our latest posts on Humidity Control (Humidifiers & Dehumidifiers) and Air Purifying.