Where you place your dehumidifier has a big impact on how well it works. Most models need space around them – typically 8-12 ...

A basement dehumidifier should be set to maintain a relative humidity of 45% to 50%. A basement dehumidifier setting can be slightly increased to 50% to 55% while you're away to conserve energy.

When the relative humidity levels are low, a humidifier can help provide the supplemental moisture needed to help you breathe more comfortably in your home. Sometimes you might find you have the ...

As dehumidifiers remove moisture and dampness, they can be extremely handy for drying your laundry. Dehumidifiers work by ...

To recommend the quietest dehumidifiers below, we turn to our testing labs, where Consumer Reports engineers measure the decibels of every single dehumidifier they test. The noisiest of the ...

Editor’s Note: Since our initial testing, several of the dehumidifiers we tested have been discontinued. We just completed a new round of testing and named the Frigidaire Gallery FGAC5045W1 as our ...