Compare
Shinco dehumidifiers for home and basement side by side
| Model | Pints a day, brand test | Pints a day, DOE test | Area | Bucket | Draining | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDL-30P Compact Dehumidifier | 30 (90°F, 90% RH) | 12 | Up to 1,500 sq ft | 0.33 gal | Bucket or hose | $99.77 |
| SDO-80P 86-Pint Dehumidifier | 86 (90°F, 90% RH) | Not listed | Up to 5,000 sq ft | 1.06 gal | Bucket or hose | $169.95 |
| SDX1-86P 86-Pint Dehumidifier | 86 (90°F, 90% RH) | Not listed | Up to 5,000 sq ft | 1.06 gal | Bucket or hose | $146.71 |
| SDZ1-80P Wi-Fi Dehumidifier | 80 (95°F, 90% RH) | 24 | Up to 5,000 sq ft | 1.32 gal | Bucket or hose | $149.97 |
How to choose a Shinco home dehumidifier
Size by how damp the space is as much as by how big it is. A bathroom or a closet that smells musty is a job for the compact SDL-30P. A basement that feels wet underfoot needs the 80-pint and 86-pint units, which take spaces up to 5,000 square feet and drain through a hose so you never carry a bucket up the stairs.
On the federal test the numbers drop, because it measures cool basement air at 65°F: the SDL-30P is listed at 12 pints a day and the SDZ1-80P at 24. Those are the figures ENERGY STAR compares, and the SDZ1-80P carries its certification.
Our guide Dehumidifier pints per day: two ratings, one machine, and the size your basement needs goes further. Dehumidifiers here belong to the Shinco air-care line.
Questions
Shinco dehumidifiers for home and basement: questions
How do you pick the size of a Shinco home dehumidifier?
By how damp and how big the space is. ENERGY STAR suggests 20 to 30 pints a day, by the federal test, for a slightly damp room under 2,000 square feet and 30 to 50 for a wet one. The federal figure of each certified unit is on its page.
Can your Shinco dehumidifier drain continuously?
Yes: every home unit takes a hose to a floor drain, so you skip the bucket.
What humidity should you set on a Shinco dehumidifier?
The EPA advises below 60 percent, ideally between 30 and 50. Our units set from 30 to 80% in 5% steps.
The EPA puts the healthy range of indoor humidity at 30 to 50 percent and below 60; a dehumidifier is how a damp room gets there.