PLUS: Everything you need to survive the sticky dog days of summer.
I used to think I didn’t need a dehumidifier, but these days it feels indispensable. Summers have gotten more intense where I live. And global warming isn’t just hot—it’s wet and sticky. Hotter air holds more water, and muggy heat means mold, headaches, higher energy use, and bad moods.
I spent this past year steaming up my tiny bathroom to find the most effective, efficient, and reliable dehumidifier. Among more than a dozen, the best option I found is the Midea 20-Pint Cube—an ingenious device that nests the dehumidifier into its bucket for easy storage when it’s not in use. When I need it, I lift the dehumidifier, rotate it, and stack it over the bucket. It’s not flawless—I still have to be able to lift a 35-pound dehumidifier—but it’s quiet, it’s affordable, and I can monitor how full the water tank is using the app. It’s a small relief in a world that increasingly feels like an angry sauna.
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By Matthew Korfhage
If you care about good air, it’s time for a dehumidifier. These are the best ones we’ve tested for everything from basements to drying laundry.
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Best Dehumidifier Overall
$199
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Best Dehumidifier for Basements
$300
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By Molly Higgins
Protect your home against dust, pets, allergens, and more with the best air purifiers, tested firsthand.
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By Matthew Korfhage and Lisa Wood Shapiro
These are the AC units WIRED reviewers have tested and trusted to cool our homes for months, if not years.
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By Kat Merck
We measured airflow and noise, lived with the apps, and life-tested the features to find the best options you can buy.
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By Kat Merck
I put handheld, wearable, and misting fans through a sweltering summer to see which ones kept me coolest.
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