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Best 70 Pint Dehumidifiers for 60 to 80 Pint Needs
The Waykar AFW1.5DPM 70 Pint leads this guide because it pairs a 70-pint-per-day listing with a built-in pump, a 5,000-square-foot coverage claim, and Energy Star certification. We compared the 60-to-80-pint models in our catalog using published specifications only: coverage area, pump, tank size, Energy Star status, wattage, and listed features. No unit was handled.
Specs are the figures each maker lists. "Not listed" means we have no published figure yet.
The picks
Winner
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Best overall 70-pint pick
Waykar AFW1.5DPM 70 Pint
The Waykar AFW1.5DPM 70 Pint leads because it combines a 70-pint-per-day listing with a built-in pump, a 5,000-square-foot coverage claim, Energy Star certification, and a long feature list including automatic defrost and continuous draining. It offers more listed features than the AEOCKY RHEA 80 Pint below, though it does not state a bucket capacity.
Moisture removal
70 pints/day (rating basis not stated)
Rated area
5,000 sq ft
Tank
Not listed
Pump
Built-in
Rated noise
Not listed
Energy Star
Yes
Good
Built-in pump
5,000 sq ft coverage claim
Energy Star certified
Automatic defrost and continuous draining
Watch out
No listed bucket capacity
Pint rating basis not stated
Good fit if
Large basements or crawl spaces with a drain nearby
Homes where a pump can lift water to a sink or window
Skip if
You want a stated bucket size for manual emptying
You need coverage beyond 5,000 sq ft
Verdict: This is the most complete 70-pint option in the group for large damp areas with a drain or pump route.
The AEOCKY RHEA 80 Pint lists 80 pints per day and the largest coverage claim in the group at 5,500 square feet, with an 11.6 pints (1.45 gal) bucket and Energy Star certification. Unlike the Waykar above and the AEOCKY LEO 80 Pint below, it does not state a built-in pump; it lists adjustable humidity control, a child lock, fan speed control and a timer.
Moisture removal
80 pints/day (rating basis not stated)
Rated area
5,500 sq ft
Tank
11.6 pints
Pump
Not listed
Rated noise
Not listed
Energy Star
Yes
Good
5,500 sq ft coverage claim
11.6 pints (1.45 gal) bucket
Energy Star certified
Adjustable humidity and fan speed
Watch out
Built-in pump not stated
Pint rating basis not stated
Good fit if
Finished basements or large living areas
Households that prefer manual bucket emptying
Skip if
You need a built-in pump
You want continuous draining listed
Verdict: It is the strongest pick without a stated pump for very large rooms that stay consistently damp.
The AEOCKY LEO 80 Pint pairs a built-in pump with an 11.6 pints (1.45 gal) bucket and Energy Star certification, covering a listed 4,500 square feet. It has fewer comfort features than the AEOCKY RHEA 80 Pint above, but the pump makes unattended draining easier than the Waykar JD025CE 80 Pint below, which has a smaller 9.1 pints (1.14 gal) bucket.
Moisture removal
80 pints/day (rating basis not stated)
Rated area
4,500 sq ft
Tank
11.6 pints
Pump
Built-in
Rated noise
Not listed
Energy Star
Yes
Good
Built-in pump
11.6 pints (1.45 gal) bucket
Energy Star certified
Timer
Watch out
4,500 sq ft coverage claim
Pint rating basis not stated
Good fit if
Basements where the drain sits above the unit
Spaces where you want a larger bucket plus pump
Skip if
You need coverage beyond 4,500 sq ft
You want adjustable fan speed or a child lock listed
Verdict: Choose this when a pump and a larger bucket matter more than extra comfort settings.
The Waykar JD025CE 80 Pint lists 270 watts, a 9.1 pints (1.14 gal) bucket, and features such as quiet operation, auto swing, a washable filter, and overheat protection. It covers a listed 5,000 square feet like the Waykar YDZ 80 Pint below, but has a larger bucket and lower listed wattage than that model, though unlike the AEOCKY LEO 80 Pint above it does not state a pump.
Moisture removal
80 pints/day (rating basis not stated)
Rated area
5,000 sq ft
Tank
9.1 pints
Pump
Not listed
Rated noise
Not listed
Energy Star
Yes
Good
270 watts listed
9.1 pints (1.14 gal) bucket
Energy Star certified
Washable filter and quiet operation listed
Watch out
Built-in pump not stated
Pint rating basis not stated
Good fit if
Bedrooms or shared living spaces where quiet features matter
Households that prefer a washable filter
Skip if
You need a built-in pump
You want a bucket larger than 9.1 pints (1.14 gal)
Verdict: This is a balanced 80-pint pick for everyday rooms where noise and filter upkeep are priorities.
The Waykar YDZ 80 Pint adds a self-drying function, auto swing, adjustable fan speed, and continuous draining to a 5,000-square-foot coverage claim and Energy Star certification. Its 7.4 pints (0.92 gal) bucket is smaller than the Waykar JD025CE 80 Pint above, and it lists 300 watts.
Moisture removal
80 pints/day (rating basis not stated)
Rated area
5,000 sq ft
Tank
7.4 pints
Pump
Not listed
Rated noise
Not listed
Energy Star
Yes
Good
Self-drying function
Continuous draining listed
Energy Star certified
Adjustable fan speed and timer
Watch out
7.4 pints (0.92 gal) bucket
300 watts listed
Good fit if
Basements with a continuous drain setup
Laundry rooms with a drain
Skip if
You want a larger bucket
You need a built-in pump
Verdict: Pick this for continuous draining and self-drying in a damp basement or laundry area.
The Waykar CTH 80 Pint lists automatic restart, automatic defrost, overheat protection, and quiet operation, with a 9.9 pints (1.24 gal) bucket and a 5,000-square-foot coverage claim. It lists 390 watts, higher than the Waykar YDZ 80 Pint above, and unlike the Aprilaire E080 80 Pint below it states a bucket size.
Moisture removal
80 pints/day (rating basis not stated)
Rated area
5,000 sq ft
Tank
9.9 pints
Pump
Not listed
Rated noise
Not listed
Energy Star
Yes
Good
Automatic restart
9.9 pints (1.24 gal) bucket
Energy Star certified
Automatic defrost and overheat protection
Watch out
390 watts listed
Built-in pump not stated
Good fit if
Homes with frequent power blinks
Rooms up to 5,000 sq ft where quiet operation is wanted
Skip if
You want lower listed wattage
You need a built-in pump
Verdict: This is the pick for unattended basements where settings should survive a power interruption.
The Aprilaire E080 80 Pint lists Energy Star certification, a 4,400-square-foot coverage claim, and features such as automatic defrost, automatic restart, and adjustable humidity control. It does not state a bucket capacity, unlike the Waykar CTH 80 Pint above, and it weighs 63 pounds, more than the Aprilaire E070 70 Pint below, though it lists 612 watts against that model's 696 watts and states Energy Star.
Moisture removal
80 pints/day (rating basis not stated)
Rated area
4,400 sq ft
Tank
Not listed
Pump
Not listed
Rated noise
Not listed
Energy Star
Yes
Good
Energy Star certified
4,400 sq ft coverage claim
Automatic defrost and automatic restart listed
Adjustable humidity control listed
Watch out
No listed bucket capacity
612 watts listed
Good fit if
Basements where settings should return after a power blink
Rooms up to 4,400 sq ft
Skip if
You want a stated bucket size
You need a built-in pump
Verdict: This is the pick for buyers who want Energy Star, automatic defrost and automatic restart in one listing.
The Aprilaire E070 70 Pint lists a 2,200-square-foot coverage claim, automatic defrost, and adjustable humidity control, but it does not state Energy Star and lists 696 watts. It covers less area than the Aprilaire E080 80 Pint above and, unlike the ALORAIR Galaxy 60P 60 Pint below, does not state a pump.
Moisture removal
70 pints/day (rating basis not stated)
Rated area
2,200 sq ft
Tank
Not listed
Pump
Not listed
Rated noise
Not listed
Energy Star
Not listed
Good
Automatic defrost listed
Adjustable humidity control
70-pint-per-day listing
2,200 sq ft coverage claim
Watch out
Energy Star not stated
696 watts listed
Good fit if
Smaller basements around 2,200 sq ft
Rooms where automatic defrost is wanted
Skip if
You need Energy Star certification
You need a built-in pump
Verdict: This is a 70-pint option for smaller damp spaces where defrost and humidity control matter more than a stated efficiency label.
The ALORAIR Galaxy 60P 60 Pint lists a built-in pump and automatic defrost with a 1,800-square-foot coverage claim. It covers less area than the Aprilaire E070 70 Pint above but, unlike that model, states a pump; compared with the ALORAIR Helios MP35 70 Pint below, it covers more area and lists automatic defrost. The maker does not state Energy Star, a bucket size or wattage.
Moisture removal
60 pints/day (rating basis not stated)
Rated area
1,800 sq ft
Tank
Not listed
Pump
Built-in
Rated noise
Not listed
Energy Star
Not listed
Good
Built-in pump
Automatic defrost listed
1,800 sq ft coverage claim
Commercial use listed
Watch out
Energy Star not stated
Bucket size and wattage not stated
Good fit if
Commercial spaces up to 1,800 sq ft
Cool spaces where frost can form on the coils
Skip if
You want Energy Star certification
You need coverage beyond 1,800 sq ft
Verdict: A pump pick with automatic defrost for mid-size damp spaces where the drain sits above the unit.
The ALORAIR Helios MP35 70 Pint is the smallest-coverage pick at 1,000 square feet, but it includes a built-in pump, a 6-year limited warranty, and GPP mode. It does not state Energy Star and covers less area than the ALORAIR Galaxy 60P 60 Pint above, which makes it best for tight crawl spaces or small commercial areas where a pump is essential.
Moisture removal
70 pints/day (rating basis not stated)
Rated area
1,000 sq ft
Tank
Not listed
Pump
Built-in
Rated noise
Not listed
Energy Star
Not listed
Good
Built-in pump
6-year limited warranty listed
GPP mode
323 watts listed
Watch out
1,000 sq ft coverage claim
Energy Star not stated
Good fit if
Crawl spaces or small basements
Spaces where a pump must lift water to a drain
Skip if
You need coverage beyond 1,000 sq ft
You want Energy Star certification
Verdict: This is the specialist pick for small, hard-to-drain spaces that need a pump.
We ranked the picks from published specifications only: listed pints per day, coverage area, built-in pump, tank capacity, Energy Star status, wattage, and stated features. All of these models list a pints-per-day figure without stating the rating basis, so we did not rank them by that number alone. Instead we weighted coverage area, pump availability, Energy Star certification, and feature detail. No unit was handled or measured.
What the 60-to-80 pint class covers
Manufacturers list these units from 60 to 80 pints per day, but the rating basis is not stated on the models in this guide. Use the listed coverage area as a rough starting point: the picks range from 1,000 to 5,500 square feet. A damp, open basement usually needs more coverage than a small closed room. See how capacity relates to room size for more.
Built-in pump or gravity drain
A built-in pump lets the unit push collected water upward to a sink, window, or floor drain. Models without a pump rely on gravity, so the drain hose must slope downward or you empty the bucket by hand. The Waykar AFW1.5DPM 70 Pint, AEOCKY LEO 80 Pint, ALORAIR Galaxy 60P 60 Pint and ALORAIR Helios MP35 70 Pint list a pump. For help choosing, see built-in pump vs gravity drain.
Bucket size and emptying routine
Bucket capacity affects how often you empty the unit if you are not using a drain hose. In this group, listed buckets range from 7.4 pints (0.92 gal) to 11.6 pints (1.45 gal). A larger bucket means fewer trips, but a continuous drain or pump removes the chore entirely. See bucket emptying routines for planning.
Energy Star and wattage
Energy Star certified dehumidifiers use about 20% less energy than conventional units, according to the EPA program. Among the picks, listed wattage runs from 265 to 696 watts, but wattage alone does not tell the whole efficiency story because room conditions change how long a unit runs. See what Energy Star means for running costs.
Features that matter in cool or damp spaces
If the space regularly drops below 65°F, frost can form on the coils and the compressor may cycle without removing moisture, so look for a product specified for lower temperatures or a listed automatic defrost. Several picks list automatic defrost, including both Aprilaire picks, the ALORAIR Galaxy 60P 60 Pint and the Waykar CTH 80 Pint. See defrost cycles explained.
The label says 70 pints per day, but the maker does not state the rating basis on the models in this guide. Use the listed coverage area and features instead of the pint number alone. A 70-pint listing can still suit large damp basements if the coverage claim and pump or drain setup match the space.
Is a built-in pump necessary?
Only if you want to send water upward to a sink, window, or distant floor drain. Gravity drainage works when the hose can slope downward, and a bucket works if you are willing to empty it. The picks with a pump are the Waykar AFW1.5DPM 70 Pint, AEOCKY LEO 80 Pint, ALORAIR Galaxy 60P 60 Pint and ALORAIR Helios MP35 70 Pint.
How often does the bucket need emptying?
It depends on the room's moisture load and the bucket size. Listed buckets in this guide range from 7.4 pints (0.92 gal) to 11.6 pints (1.45 gal). In a very damp basement, a smaller bucket may fill more than once a day, so a continuous drain or pump reduces the chore.
Is Energy Star worth choosing?
Energy Star certified dehumidifiers use about 20% less energy than conventional units, according to the program. Several picks in this guide carry the certification; the others do not state it.
Can these run in a cool basement?
Below 65°F frost can form on the coils, so look for a product specified for lower temperatures or a listed automatic defrost. Both Aprilaire picks, the ALORAIR Galaxy 60P 60 Pint and several Waykar models list automatic defrost.
