What size dehumidifier do I need?

Match two numbers: coverage and extraction. Coverage is your room area in square feet — this unit is rated for Up to 2,000 sq ft. Extraction is pints per day — damp basements should round up, because real-world conditions (temperature, airflow) cut rated output.

Drain hose or tank — which is better?

For basements and continuous use, the drain hose wins: gravity or the built-in pump moves water out so the unit runs unattended. Tanks make sense upstairs where there is a floor drain nowhere nearby and you empty by hand.

What does Energy Star mean here?

It is the EPA's efficiency certification — the unit removes the same moisture for less electricity. Dehumidifiers run for hours daily in humid seasons, so the efficiency shows up on the power bill.

Waykar 34 Pint/day Dehumidifier

Name: Waykar 34 Pint 2000 Sq. Ft Energy Star Dehumidifier
Brand: Waykar
Price: 175.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.3 (22613 reviews)

At a glance

Spec	Detail
Product	Waykar 34 Pint 2000 Sq. Ft Energy Star Dehumidifier
Brand	Waykar
Type	Dehumidifier
Size / capacity	34 Pint/day
Coverage / footprint	Up to 2,000 sq ft
Fit / install note	Drain hose + 0.66 gal tank
Colorway	White
Listed features	Energy Star 2025 · 34 pints/day · Covers up to 2,000 sq ft · 24-hr timer + humidity readout
Amazon rating	4.3 / 5 from 22,613 public ratings
Price at last check	$175.99 (Checked October 2026)
Shipping	Via Amazon.com — free on qualifying orders, typical transit 1-5 business days
Returns	Through Amazon — most items returnable within 30 days of delivery

Worth it?

Worth it if the space smells musty or windows sweat — size up for damp basements. 4.3★ across 22,613 buyers backs the call. At $175.99 it sits below the dehumidifier median we track ($222).

Skip if your space is small and only slightly humid — a smaller unit costs less.

Today price at Amazon: $175.99 (Checked October 2026)

Worth it?

Worth it if the space smells musty or windows sweat — size up for damp basements. 4.3★ across 22,613 buyers backs the call. At $175.99 it sits below the dehumidifier median we track ($222).

Skip if your space is small and only slightly humid — a smaller unit costs less.

Today price at Amazon: $175.99 (Checked October 2026)

Specs and ratings are from the product's official Amazon listing, re-checked October 2026. Prices move — the Buy button shows Amazon's live price.

What it is

A dehumidifier pulls excess moisture out of the air, sized two ways: pints per day (how much water it can extract) and square footage (the room area it can handle). Energy Star units do the same job for less electricity, and a drain-hose hookup lets it run for weeks without anyone emptying a tank.

Who it fits

Basement and large-room owners — humidity lives lowest and dampest; this unit is rated for Up to 2,000 sq ft.
Anyone who wants the boring spec-sheet homework done — the details are compared on this page so you don't have to open ten tabs.

Care

Rinse the bucket filter and wipe the tank weekly, check the drain-hose connection monthly, and keep intake/outlet grilles dust-free — a clogged filter is the entire maintenance story.

What buyers say

Quotes below are from public Amazon buyer reviews of this exact listing (sampled from the review section; 10 recent shown there). We quote them verbatim with their star rating — including the critical one, when there is one.

★★★★★ 5/5
I’ve had it for almost 2 years now, I highly recommend !!
"So I waited to write my review until I used it for at least a year. I bought this dehumidifier back in January of 2025. I use it in our 5th wheel during the winter. And let me say, this did not disappoint! It pulls so much moistur…"
Public Amazon review · Verified Purchase · October 10, 2026

★★★★★ 5/5
The Good and Bad. And the GOOD.
"The GOOD and BadWe have been using this every day since we received it, which was probably within two weeks or so of purchase date in February 2025.For almost the entirety of having this unit we have had it placed in our 1/2 unfin…"
Public Amazon review · Verified Purchase · July 21, 2026

★★★★★ 5/5
Exceeded My Expectations for Basement Humidity Control
"I purchased the Waykar 120 Pints 6000 Sq. Ft. Energy Star Dehumidifier for my basement, and the difference has been incredible. Within the first few days, this unit was pulling two full buckets of water per day out of the air. I k…"
Public Amazon review · Verified Purchase · September 20, 2026

Reviews are quoted verbatim from the product's public Amazon listing for transparency.

The gripes (from the same reviews)

★★★★☆ 4/5
Nice unit and Pleasant Customer Service
"We bought this dehumidifier for our basement. I use a hose to take the water to a nearby drain. The dehumidifier did a nice job of removing the water and making the basement feel more comfortable. It is also quiet. I like the swinging cover to distribute the dry air over a wider area. Unfortunately…"
Public Amazon review · Verified Purchase · October 14, 2026

We surface the strongest criticism we can find for every product — if the worst thing buyers say is this mild, that is itself a signal.

Where it sits in the lineup

Within the Waykar dehumidifier family, this 34 Pint/day is mid-priced at $175.99. Siblings for comparison: 32 Pint/day at $159.89, at $185.99, at $199.99 and more. Same construction across sizes — the price moves with the footprint, so the real decision is your bed size, not the model.