The Takeaway:
1. Our Pick: Maxxdry Bonedry Dehumidifier
2. Runner-Up: Remington Model 500 Dehumidifier
3. Also Great: Comforday Rechargeable Dehumidifier
Sometimes you need a dehumidifier for a small space, like a closet. In those cases, you don’t want to buy a full-sized machine.
Fortunately, the industry players make a full range of compact rechargeable dehumidifiers.
We’ve reviewed a number of these, and concluded that the best of the best, our top pick is the MaxxDry MX00110 BoneDry Dehumidifier.
Our Pick: Maxxdry Bonedry Dehumidifier
All dehumidifiers in this class operate in the same way. They use a silicate-based crystal that absorbs moisture from the small room you put them in. A sensor in the unit lets you know when the crystals have absorbed as much water as they can. At that point, the device needs to be recharged. This is accomplished by simply plugging the unit into a wall outlet, where the crystals are purged of moisture. The crystals are odorless and nontoxic.
The MaxxDry MX00110 BoneDry Dehumidifier can eliminate 4-6 ounces of moisture before recharging. How long between recharges depends almost entirely on the average humidity level where you live, but the units themselves can be recharged and reused for years before needing to be replaced.
The MaxxDry is completely silent and comes with an indicator light that lets you know when the unit needs to be recharged.
It is a stellar piece of equipment, well-reviewed by those who have bought and used them, and capable of keeping an area up to 300 cubic feet dry and mildew free. Overall, it is the best rechargeable dehumidifier on the market today.
There are, of course, several other great units to choose from. We’ll take a look at some of the top contenders just below.
Runner-Up: Remington Model 500 Dehumidifier
Remington makes an excellent compact dehumidifier. It has all the same basic features as our top pick and can keep an area up to 500 cubic feet dry and mildew free. Despite being capable of handling excess moisture in a slightly larger area than the MaxxDry, we did not name it as our top pick because customer satisfaction came in slightly lower for this unit.
Bearing in mind that all of the devices in this size class have the same feature set, small differences like these matter, and when customers express some level of dissatisfaction with the device, we have to consider that. Nonetheless, the difference was quite small, and it could have gone either way, so should you decide that the Remington is the one you prefer, then know that it will serve you well.
Also Great: Comforday Rechargeable Dehumidifier
This unit has all the features you’d expect in a device of this class. No-power, silent operation, no odor, non-toxic, so child and pet safe, and it has an indicator light to let you know when the unit needs to be recharged. It can keep an area up to 300 cubic feet dry and mildew free, which is the sweet spot as far as we’re concerned and is perfectly sized for the overwhelming majority of people looking for a device in this class.
It did not make our top pick because, according to customer reviews, it needs to be recharged slightly more often than other models. A small difference, absolutely, but the less often you have to recharge the device, the more hands-free it is for you, and that matters. If you should forget to check the unit for several days, only to find out that it’s not functioning because it needs a recharge, you may have allowed mold and mildew to creep into the space you were trying to protect.
Honorable Mention: Stack-on Wireless Rechargeable Dehumidifier
This device has all the features you’d expect in a device of this size and capability. Silent operation, no power needed, easy to use, and it comes with a convenient indicator light to let you know when it needs to be recharged. It’s also top quality, and the company gets rave reviews for excellence in customer service, so if there is a problem, you know you’re in good hands.
The only reason it didn’t make our top pick is the fact that it’s only rated to keep moisture from an area 100 cubic feet in size, making it the smallest unit we reviewed (our top pick, for example, is capable of handling moisture in an area up to 300 cubic feet in size). For this reason, we could not name it the best, but if you have a very small, confined space you’re concerned about, this rechargeable dehumidifier will serve you well.
Final Thoughts on Compact Rechargeable Dehumidifier Review
After reading our compact rechargeable dehumidifier review, we think you’ll agree that the MaxxDry BoneDry unit exceeds expectations in all the areas of key importance for a unit of this class. Many excellent rechargeable dehumidifiers are on the market today, but due to its performance, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, the accolades must go to the MaxxDry.
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References & Resources
- MaxxDry, Official Brand Website.
- Remington, Official Brand Website.
- Stack-On, Official Brand Website.
- Dehumidifier Basics, Energy Star.