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Ask anyone who lives in a climate with high humidity levels, and they’ll be quick to inform you that excess moisture in the air really can have a huge impact on your home. Mold and mildew thrive in such conditions, and those things can wreak havoc on houses and apartments, messing with overall air quality, worsening allergies and even disrupting your sleep. Luckily, the best dehumidifiers on the market can help solve all of those problems once and for all. These genius devices work to suck moisture out of the air, letting you breathe a little easier—they’re similar in that regard to the best air purifiers.

A dehumidifier can prevent damage to your home and protect your health at the same time.

Like our favorite tower fans and air conditioners, the best dehumidifiers come in all shapes and sizes, from tiny models designed for very small rooms to large units that work well in basements At baseline, you want to pick a model that will work for you and your home. That means looking at features like how much moisture the device can remove (typically measured in “pints per day”), the square footage it can cover and how easy it is to use. For general everyday use, our top pick is the Frigidaire 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump, but we’ve detailed several other great models ahead.

Some dehumidifiers can drain their collected water with an attached hose; without the hose, those models might only operate for short periods of time before the collection bucket is full and needs to be emptied manually. An integrated pump can help drive the waste water further to a drain, too—without it, your dehumidifier will need to let the water feed to a nearby drain via gravity alone. But ultimately, the best dehumidifier for you will depend on what room you’re trying to purge of moisture, how serious your humidity problem actually is, whether you plan to move the device often and if you need to control it remotely. To help you choose, we’ve rounded up the nine best dehumidifiers available today. There’s one here for virtually every kind of home maintenance needed.

Room size: 1,200 square feet | Capacity: 50 pints | Drainage: Hose or pump

Frigidaire is one of the top names in dehumidifiers, and this 50-pint model is among the best you can buy for a handful of reasons. Not only is the generous 50-pint capacity (that’s how much moisture it can extract from the air each day) near the high end of what consumer dehumidifiers can achieve, but it has a built-in pump. Not all dehumidifiers have pumps, and this one allows the unit to continuously drain to a hose that’s up to 16 feet long—a considerable distance to run to a window, sink or floor drain.

If you opt to manually empty the 2-gallon bucket, you’ll appreciate the visual indicator on the front to show the water level, the easy front-access to empty it and the splash guard to prevent accidents. Casters and a pop-up handle make it easy to transport, and simple controls on top allow you to choose the fan speed (there are three settings) and target humidity.

Room size: 4,500 square feet | Capacity: 50 pints | Drainage: Hose or pump

The Ivation 4,500 Sq Ft Dehumidifier is one of the most powerful consumer-grade dehumidifiers available. This model has recently been reclassified as a 50-pint dehumidifier, but that’s something of a technicality; it was formerly considered a 70-pint model and removes the same amount of moisture as most other dehumidifiers labeled 70 pints. It can handle spaces as large as 4,500 square feet, which makes it ideal for basements.

A large LCD display shows the humidity and has controls for the two-position fan speed and 24-hour timer. If you lose power, the Ivation can automatically restart when power resumes. You can drain the Ivation with a gravity feed through the floor, use the bucket (it has a generous 18-pint capacity and a built-in handle), or the powerful pump and included 16-foot hose for draining water continuously.

Room size: 1,000 square feet | Capacity: 50 pints | Drainage: Hose

Frigidaire offers one of the smartest dehumidifiers available today, in more ways than one. It’s rated to remove 50 pints of moisture per day, and you can rig the unit to drain via the drain hose or empty it manually—not only is the 16.9-ounce bucket easily accessed from the front, but there’s a visual indicator of the bucket level right in front as well. There’s a control panel on top along with a carrying handle that recesses when not in use. Overall, it’s a really smart design.

But without a doubt one of this dehumidifier’s best features is its Wi-Fi support. You can connect the unit to your home Wi-Fi network and then monitor and control it from the Frigidaire mobile app on your phone. The app allows you to monitor the bucket level, adjust fan speed, target humidity, set the timer and more. If you like, you can even turn the unit on and off via Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.

Room size: 250 square feet | Capacity: 18 ounces | Drainage: Tank

If you don’t feel the need to invest hundreds of dollars in a dehumidifier because you need to dry out a fairly confined space, then the Pro Breeze Electric Mini Dehumidifier might fit the bill. It’s just as diminutive as its price tag, measuring a ridiculously small 6.6x9x12.7 inches and is designed for rooms no bigger than 250 square feet. Don’t get this model if you’re in a hurry to dry out a damp space—it removes a scant 18 ounces of water each day and has a 52-ounce water tank.

Operation is simple; it’s simply on or off, without any fan speeds or target humidity control. Of course, don’t expect a pump or continuous drainage outlet in this model, which is designed to sit on a counter or tabletop. But its electro-thermal cooling tech is ultra-quiet and it has an automatic shut-off if the tank gets full.

Room size: 270 square feet | Capacity: 13 pints | Drainage: Tank or hose

If you have a small space you’re trying to dehumidify—like a bathroom—the Ivation 13-Pint Small-Area Desiccant Dehumidifier is a good bet. Best for small spaces, it’s suited for rooms up to about 270 square feet and can empty, as the name implies, about 13 pints a day. This is where the Ivation dehumidifier has a leg up on other small models. Many compact dehumidifiers measure their water removal capacity in ounces, not pints, and despite their small size are a poor choice for bathrooms.

The Ivation dehumidifier is attractively styled with a blue accent panel, making it suitable for a location like a bathroom where it will definitely be seen. There’s a user-friendly LCD display on top that you can use to control the fan speed, target humidity and scheduling. The reservoir holds a half-gallon of waste water and you can optionally attach a hose for continuous drainage.

Room size: 2,000 square feet | Capacity: 50 pints | Drainage: Hose or pump

This medium-capacity LG dehumidifier is equipped for spaces under 2,000 square feet, able to remove about 50 pints of moisture each day. It has a two-speed fan and 12-hour times for scheduled operation. The clear 13.3-pint side-loading bucket is easy to see at a glance if it needs to be changed, and has a large handle for easy removal, emptying and replacement. But you can also drain the PuriCare continuously by connecting a hose to the built-in pump.

Need to run it continuously? It can operate for up to 23 hours in a row. LG touts the PuriCare’s many safety features, including an airflow blockage alarm and an automatic shutdown that lets the unit defrost for an hour if it’s run continuously for a full day.

Room size: 4,500 square feet | Capacity: 50 pints | Drainage: Hose

Tosot’s 50-pint, 4,500 square foot dehumidifier has the advantage of not looking like a dehumidifier. The honeycomb styling on the top half of the case doesn’t have the industrial look of many similar devices. But Tosot’s signature feature is surely its silence. Many dehumidifiers are relatively quiet, especially on the lower fan settings, but get noisy when running at higher speeds or in turbo mode. The Tosot dehumidifier reaches a peak sound level of just 51 dB, and that’s on the higher fan speed. In comparison, a moderate rainfall is around 50 dBb—a dishwasher is 60 dB.

Able to handle large spaces, this dehumidifier can remove about 50 pints of moisture a day. There are several drainage options: You can empty it manually via the 16-pint drain bucket (which is somewhat larger than average) or you can use the gravity-fed drain hose to feed water to a floor drain. If you opt for the version with a pump (that’s an upgrade—this model doesn’t include the pump) you can let the internal pump push the water. The connector accepts a standard garden hose. It’s all controlled from a simple control panel on top that displays humidity and lets you set the two-speed fan and 24-hour timer.

Room size: 2,600 square feet | Capacity: 90 pints | Drainage: Hose

There’s no question that this is one of the most expensive dehumidifiers you’re likely to encounter, but this commercial-grade model can cover 2,600 square feet and remove 90 pints of moisture a day. Unlike most dehumidifiers, the AlorAir Sentinel HDi90 can run continuously without mandatory downtime to defrost. That makes this truly a set-it-and-forget-it dehumidifier, ideal for crawlspaces or other hard-to-reach spots. In other words, you can position this thing anywhere you can run a drainage line (a 15-foot line is included). You don’t even need to have easy access to the Sentinel, because an optional remote control lets you control the dehumidifier from anywhere. If you like, the exhaust air outlet can be fitted with a duct so you can route dry air to a different room if needed.

The Sentinel has a number of features designed to allow this unit to run for extended periods of time maintenance free—like epoxy powder coatings on the dehumidifier coils. This extends the life of the coils by preventing corrosion and maintaining its ability to transfer heat.

Room size: 5,200 square feet | Capacity: 95 pints | Drainage: Hose or pump

Most dehumidifiers are designed to tackle relatively small spaces—single rooms, the basement or a crawlspace. But some homes have widespread moisture issues that are best addressed holistically with a whole-house ducted dehumidifier. The Aprilaire 1850Z Pro is a veritable beast for the job, able to filter as much as 95 pints of moisture a day out of the air, servicing homes up to 5,200 square feet in size. And while the price is considerably more than smaller portable models, it’s a bargain when you compare it to the cost of running multiple dehumidifiers throughout the home, and needing to deal separately with maintaining each one (including emptying waste water buckets).

There’s no waste water bucket in the 1850Z—this dehumidifier has a pump-driven exhaust that you can run to a drain. You can dial in the desired humidity level and leave it to run automatically.

Room size: 4,000 square feet | Capacity: 70 pints | Drainage: Pump

Sure, it’s virtually impossible for a dehumidifier to go to work without you hearing something. But this option from Honeywell is repeatedly praised for having more of a gentle hum than an overpowering whir. The TP70WKN pulls out up to 70 pints of liquid a day, making it ideal for larger rooms like your living room or basement. It also features a durable air filter that you can just clean at your sink—meaning, there’s no need to constantly remember to buy new filters. The detachable water tank has a comfort-grip handle, along with anti-spill tank guards, so you can empty your device without wrecking your hands (or your carpet) in the process. Enjoy added features like a 24-hour energy-saving time, sleep mode and auto-restart after a power outage. And, if the capacity is too high, Honeywell has the same machine available at capacities as small as 20 pints.

Room size: 1,500 square feet | Capacity: 22 pints | Drainage: Hose or pump

This GE model removes up to 22 pints of moisture per day in rooms as large as 1,500 square feet, making it perfect for even the roomiest garages. A Smart Dry feature actively keeps tabs on the humidity level in the room and automatically adjusts the fan speed, so you don’t need to constantly keep tabs on it. Enjoy three different fan speeds to find the setting that’s right for your garage. You can use an external hose connection to keep pumping out water or just empty the bucket when it’s full—your choice. The humidifier even lets you know when it’s time to clean your filter, so your machine can deliver peak performance. Pocket handles and wheels make it easy to move this dehumidifier around as needed.