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hOmeLabs Portable Small Dehumidifier for 150 sq ft Bathroom or Closet 16 oz Capacity Quiet Mini Compact Thermoelectric Energy Star Dehumidifier Air Purifier Auto Shut Off 25W ETL Certified Adapter
Last Updated: March 25, 2019 (Refresh Now)
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259small, dehumidifier, closet, room, works great
+92%
-8%
" ... I live in the San Francisco Bay Area. ... "
" ... I would suggest this dehumidifier for smaller rooms in your home or office. ... "
" ... These work great for small spaces! ... It also works great in my kids bedroom. ... "
" ... This dehumidifier is the perfect size for my bathroom counter. ... "
" ... Perfect size for the home studio. ... "
" ... The product works well as long as your room is small enough. ... It runs all day and keeps my bathroom humidity at the same level as my house humidity. ... While that doesn’t sound great, the bathroom used to run 5-10% higher than the house on average. ... "
" ... This dehumidifier works well in my small bathroom. ... "
" ... Works great in our closet! ... "
Size
98compact, space, small spaces, dehumidifier, quiet
+94%
-6%
" ... Nice, small and compact. ... "
" ... This compact machine did the trick. ... "
" ... * Small, sleek design. ... "
" ... Because my hallway is a little large for this small unit, I'd be better off with a larger dehumidifier, but for the price and small footprint, I'm happy with this purchase. ... "
" ... Good product for a small space. ... "
" ... great for small spaces! ... "
" ... This is so perfect for our travel trailer. ... "
" ... This little guy works his tail off and does a good job for the size. ... "
Cleaning
78bathroom, mold, damp, mildew, dehumidifier
+90%
-10%
" ... have mine on a timer to run 4-5 hours, goodbye mildew smell. ... "
" ... We use this dehumidifier in our upstairs bathroom that gets quite muggy and damp. ... This has really improved air quality and I believe has greatly reduced the mold! ... "
" ... I’d like it to be a little easier to clean . ... "
" ... Damp dank smell gone !!! ... "
" ... It definitely helps pull moisture out of the the air in there. ... "
" ... This little thing works great you can see the moisture it takes out of the air ... "
" ... Works really well on removing excess moisture in our small spaces. ... "
" ... Great for removing moisture from small rooms. ... "
Volume
76room, bathroom, small spaces, quiet, works great
+92%
-8%
" ... It’s the perfect size to use in a closet or bathroom. ... "
" ... It does a good job for its size, but be realistic - it’s good for small rooms, not for large ones. ... "
" ... Does the job for small rooms . ... "
" ... The unit is small & quiet. ... "
" ... This is the perfect small dehumidifier for a small room. ... "
" ... It is a great quality and works great in a small room. ... "
" ... Perfect for small spaces! ... "
" ... Great for small rooms ... "
Water Usage
63tank, reservoir, collected, collect, much water
+65%
-35%
" ... However the clear container the water was suppose to collect in didn't even collect a mist in it let alone any water Don't buy! ... "
" ... Only a few days of use and I'm amazed at how much water it's soaked up in our closet. ... "
" ... I wanted it simply because I have a need for smaller amounts of distilled water and this will do the trick. ... "
" ... I even promoted it to my fellow full time Rv'ers because of the price and I was amazed at the water it pulled in the first few hours in my RV bathroom. ... "
" ... easy to dump out, and you can see the water level. ... "
" ... The water bucket was super easy to pull out and empty. ... "
" ... I love seeing the water it collects after letting it run for 1-2 hours. ... "
" ... its quiet and i like that you can see the water accumulate. ... "
Ease of Use
55easy to use, quiet, easy to empty, water, empty
+98%
-2%
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... It's nice and quiet and extremely easy to use. ... "
" ... small quite and easy to clean and use!! ... "
" ... It is easy to operate, the on/off switch lights up when it is on. ... "
" ... It’s quiet and easy to empty when full! ... "
" ... easy to empty, I use it in bathroom. ... "
" ... It's pretty simple to use. ... Also, it's petite so it's easy to find room for it. ... "
" ... Easy to use and functions well. ... "
Water Resistance
55shower, bathroom, moisture, showers, humid
+69%
-31%
" ... I have a very damp basement this year with all the rain we have been getting and this works awesome in my small bathroom. ... "
" ... I was able to get out of the shower and look in the mirror without waiting for the moisture to disappear. ... "
" ... So, it is definitely working to collect water from the air. ... But if you are curious if this one is indeed capable of removing water from the air, the answer is yes. ... "
" ... It does a reasonable job and is comparable to the almost identical ProBreeze dehumidifier we use in our shower area. ... "
" ... Amazing to see the water collect in the reservoir. ... "
" ... It can quietly run in there to absorb humidity from all the showering. ... "
" ... The water tank is very easy to remove and slide back in. ... "
" ... I use this humidifier in my bathroom to help prevent mold in the shower. ... "
Product Reliability
54days, working, weeks, empty, month
+59%
-41%
" ... Seems to be working very well. ... "
" ... I have had it a few months now and it works great. ... "
" ... Worked like charm ... "
" ... I have had it running continuously for a few weeks as of writing this review and it is still working perfectly, no issues. ... "
" ... Using this along with the exhaust fan, it filled up with water in a little over a week. ... "
" ... It takes a few days of use when you first receive it for it to start working at its full potential. ... "
" ... I got this over 3 months ago and it works perfect. ... "
" ... I bought this a couple months ago and it's still going strong. ... "
Storage
53small, closet, much space, laundry, empty
+89%
-11%
" ... this is in my laundry closet right now but can be moved anywhere! ... "
" ... I don't need a big ole unit taking up more space. ... "
" ... Actually works on a bigger space than advertised. ... "
" ... I put this in my laundry room. ... "
" ... All I have to do is empty the reservoir. ... "
" ... Worked perfectly for my small office space! ... "
" ... I would recommend this for anyone who has a small space that doesn't have great ventilation, and is always moist. ... "
" ... It fills about a half inch for every load of laundry I do. ... "
Sound Quality
52noise, fan, small, hear, works great
+90%
-10%
" ... It is extremely quiet. ... "
" ... Small, unobtrusive, whisper quiet (just a light hum), and it works great! ... "
" ... It's compact yet efficient and very we quiet. ... "
" ... Quiet and efficient. ... "
" ... The hOme Small Dehumidifier is quiet and and not annoying at all. ... "
" ... It is super quiet. ... "
" ... This is so quiet! ... "
" ... It ran OK nice and quiet. ... "
Overall performance
45quiet, well, small, works great, done
+96%
-4%
" ... Works amazingly well. ... "
" ... This little thing works great, use it in my RV and am very happy with its performance ... "
" ... It is quiet and efficient. ... "
" ... This little machine does it's job! ... "
" ... Done job perfectly ... "
" ... This is a small dehumidifier that gets the job done. ... "
" ... Does it’s job! ... "
" ... Works pretty well. ... "
Cooling
40humid, humidity, closet, ventilation, moisture
+85%
-15%
" ... Purchased this and placed outside of shower with no more problems even on hot summer day. ... "
" ... Very quiet and does a good job in the master bath ... "
" ... The muggy feeling in the room doesn't linger anymore. ... "
" ... It is a master bedroom. ... "
" ... This works great helps with a storage room in the hot humid Alabama summer. ... "
" ... I also use a ceiling fan in the bathroom to help move the air. ... "
" ... Had a basement bathroom that was at the tail end of ventilation. ... "
" ... This product has been the perfect size to put in my closet where it gets very muggy. ... "
Drying
30bathroom, air, drying, humidity, showers
+90%
-10%
" ... It has been running three days, the air feels dry, and I still haven't needed to empty the water reservoir. ... "
" ... Ever since purchasing this small dehumidifier, ours walls, ceiling and towels are dry in no time and we have had no further issues caused from moisture. ... "
" ... It has helped me keep my car nice and dry! ... "
" ... I can put my face on when it is hot and my face will stay quite dry. ... "
" ... Works nicely, no assembly required, helps keep my basement laundry area as dry as possible. ... "
" ... This little unit keeps it nice and dry ... "
" ... This has been helping to keep the bathroom and walls dry. ... "
" ... Small enough to sit on the shelf with my rolls of 3D Printer filament and keep them dry. ... "
Price
27price, worth, waste of money, waste your money, waste
+48%
-52%
" ... Waste of money! ... "
" ... I wish I could get my money back ... "
" ... Don’t waste your money buy a bigger better one! ... "
" ... Doesn't work in the bathroom and was a total waste of money. ... "
" ... Don't waste money on this. ... "
" ... Don't waste your money on this product. ... "
" ... This was a total waste of money! ... "
" ... Don't waste your money. ... "
Washer Dryer
16bathroom, air, drying, basement, laundry
+88%
-13%
" ... Also keeps the bath mat dry, which we all know is a Level One priority. ... "
" ... I’m going to try using it in the room where I hang wet clothes to dry . ... maybe it will help speed up the drying time. ... "
" ... It won’t dry out a huge room, but it helps keeps my basement bathroom dry. ... "
" ... I have tried using it in my mud/laundry room while things are hanging to dry and it has been awesome. ... "
" ... Perfect for that dry desert. ... "
" ... I can put my face on when it is hot and my face will stay quite dry. ... "
" ... Use it in a small laundry room where we air dry a lot of clothes. ... "
" ... This was perfect to get the humidity out of the air and the room, while working on getting everything dry! ... "
Fit
16small, fits, vent, small place, fits perfectly
+94%
-6%
" ... Like that it's small, fits right on my bathroom counter. ... "
" ... Works better then i thought it would great for small place ... "
" ... I have a bathroom without a vent and this works great when we take a shower in there. ... "
" ... Fits perfectly on the sink and has taken care of that musty smell in my sons bathroom. ... "
" ... It's a perfect size, fits on the back of my toilet and I probably empty it once a week or less. ... "
" ... It pulls lots of moisture from the air in the bathroom and fits neatly on the back of the toilet. ... "
" ... It fits perfectly on a bathroom counter! ... "
" ... This is a cute, quiet little device that fits easily in small bathrooms and it works well. ... "
Returns
13money, back, worked, wish, window
+15%
-85%
" ... I did basic troubleshooting, nothing helped, and it's too late to return. ... "
" ... I received this product as if someone else had already bought it and returned it. ... "
" ... wish I could return it ... "
" ... I will not be ordering this again and will be requesting a refund. ... "
" ... You will return it! ... "
" ... Sadly it wouldn't turn on right out of the box so I'm returning it. ... "
" ... I'm bummed the return window is closed, as I'm left wanting to return this and get my money back. ... "
" ... Will be returning. ... "
Marketplace
13works, seller, review, order, item
+92%
-8%
" ... Will order another one! ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Product arrive pronto as expected. ... "
" ... Since writing this review the company contacted me and replaced the unit. ... "
" ... Small and compact just as described. ... "
" ... Great product, great company ... "
" ... Will order it again and again. ... "
" ... Worked as advertised. ... "
Network
11walls, south, perfect, keep, sq ft
+91%
-9%
" ... This was perfect for a 550 sq ft studio apt. ... "
" ... Found that it works better when placed on the floor. ... "
" ... Our house is hold and really sealed up. ... "
" ... Perfect for entryway closet that shares 1 wall with our garage and 2 walls with outside. ... "
" ... Our house is older, and they were never installed. ... "
" ... I was able to test this today when the AC went out and my office walls, floors, and desk were wet when I came into work. ... "
" ... This has made my living environment so much more pleasant and has helped me to keep the mold from coming into the house. ... "
" ... My allergist suggested that I keep the humidity below 50% to eliminate/reduce these house allergens. ... "
Features
10auto shut, shut, light, green light, feature
+80%
-20%
" ... Their was an LED light indicating that it was full. ... "
" ... Auto shut off and LED indicator when tank is full ... "
" ... It runs quietly, and has auto shut-off when it's full. ... "
" ... I love the auto shut off feature and air purifier. ... "
" ... I like the auto turn off feature as I was worried that it would spill over if I left it running to long. ... "
" ... It runs very quiet has automatic shut off and works. ... "
" ... Handy little light tells you when its full. ... "
" ... If it gets to full it will automatically shut off. ... "
Design
10design, white, small, sleek, space
+100%
" ... A white one will help match the color of the device itself! ... "
" ... * Small, sleek design. ... "
" ... Looks like a good size for bathrooms though, which is what I was looking for. ... "
" ... It looks sleek. ... "
" ... For a very small space but a great design ... "
" ... I love this brand, I have ordered several things now from them and have been very pleased with the quality, functionality, and looks. ... "
" ... Works and looks good ... "
" ... It's compact enough to easily fit on the vanity. ... "
For Travel
8trailer, use, works, perfect, small
+100%
" ... We live in a travel trailer where moisture collects in the windows and skylights. ... "
" ... i got this for my 21' travel trailer and i love it. ... "
" ... Our 2nd one for each end of our travel trailer. ... "
" ... Works perfect for our small travel trailer! ... "
" ... Works as advertised, I use them in my travel trailer and enclosed car trailer. ... "
" ... We now have 2 of them that we travel with. ... "
" ... This is so perfect for our travel trailer. ... "
" ... Planning to use this in our new travel trailer for camping! ... "
Delivery
8product, small, opened, time, quickly
+100%
" ... It arrived on time and works perfectly fine for now! ... "
" ... Arrived as expected. ... "
" ... Arrived on time and works great! ... "
" ... Product arrive pronto as expected. ... "
" ... We ordered this product and it shipped quickly. ... "
Setup
7directions, came, easy to set, dehumidifier
+71%
-29%
" ... It is easy to setup, just plug in and turn on. ... "
" ... This product is easy to use and set up, I run it constantly 24/7 and I haven’t noticed any difference in my electric. ... "
" ... I'm happy with quality of the machine, everything came in tact and the directions were easy to follow. ... "
Power Consumption
7efficient, outlet, noise, energy, electricity
+86%
-14%
" ... I don't know how energy efficient it is, but it heats well and the fan projects well. ... "
" ... Draws very little electricity. ... "
" ... I think that with this mini dehumidifier, power was definitely sacrificed for quiet. ... "
" ... Getting a larger unit has trade-offs, such as increased power consumption, noise, size, and cost. ... "
" ... Energy efficient with minimum power consumption ... "
" ... A good, economical, efficient solution. ... "
Comfort
7comfortable, little, air
+86%
-14%
" ... Constant use and never wears out. ... "
" ... Makes my room feel so much more comfortable! ... "
" ... made my office more comfortable. ... "
" ... Works great on a desk, shelf or even the floor - fits in well and is not an eye sore. ... "
" ... I have emptied once and I can totally feel a difference in the air! ... "
" ... Hoping this will help alleviate. ... "
Controls
5turn, easy, button, easy to operate
+80%
-20%
" ... It has an easy on off button switch. ... "
" ... It is easy to operate, the on/off switch lights up when it is on. ... "
" ... Easy on and off button. ... "
" ... It has a simple on/off switch to turn on after you plug it in. ... "
Product As Described
5described, advertised
+100%
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Worked as advertised. ... "
" ... It works as expected! ... "
" ... It was used first in the garage, and then in a closet, and it works exactly as described. ... "
" ... Small and compact just as described. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
5easy, plus, use, small, quiet
+100%
" ... small quite and easy to clean and use!! ... "
" ... I’d like it to be a little easier to clean . ... "
" ... It's very portable and so easy to refill and clean. ... "
" ... It's super easy to use and clean, and quiet, which is a plus. ... "
" ... Easy to clean to which is a major plus. ... I'm crazy about cleaning humidifiers. ... "
Build Quality
5mold, cold
+20%
-80%
" ... I've noticed condensation on the walls and worried about mold. ... "
" ... Doesn’t work at all came broken and used . ... "
" ... And in the summer, the wood paneling begins to bow out where the glue has come undone. ... "
" ... The seal was lifted off and some of the cardboard inside was dented. ... "
For Kids
4recommend, kids, bathroom
+100%
" ... I would recommend to family and friends! ... "
" ... My 6 year old loves to empty it whenever needed. ... "
" ... Buying a second one for our kids bathroom. ... "
" ... Definitely would recommend for children with allergies! ... "
Heating
4well, humid, energy, efficient, also
+50%
-50%
" ... It also blew out hot air, I don't know if this is normal. ... "
For Running
3quiet, fan
+100%
" ... It is quiet but you can hear the fan running. ... "
" ... Just plug it in and let it run. ... "
" ... Can't hardly tell it's running. ... "
Lagging
3automatically, shut
+67%
-33%
" ... It's easily emptied and shuts off automatically. ... "
" ... If it gets to full it will automatically shut off. ... "
Cables
3would, works, thing, length, black
+67%
-33%
" ... The only thing that needs to be improved is the color of the cord. ... "
" ... Cord length: 6 feet ... "
Cable Length
3length, would, works
+67%
-33%
" ... Cord length: 6 feet ... "
ISP
3guy
+100%
" ... Works like a charm for me! ... "
" ... Did it help? ... "
" ... Finally pluged this guy in. ... "
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