Dehumidifiers That Don’t Need To Be Emptied – Drain Hoses And Pumps


Dehumidifiers are the best devices to alleviate the excess moisture in the air that can serve as a breeding ground for mold, bacteria, and dust mites. For very humid places, and basements in particular, using a dehumidifier with auto drainage is the most convenient and quick way to get rid of extra moisture.

Dehumidifiers can be manually emptied by removing the water tank, or fitted with a drain hose or pump to provide automatic drainage. These dehumidifiers that don’t need to be emptied, such as the Midea dehumidifier (drain hose) or the hOmelabs energy star rated humidifier (with pump) are particularly ideal for basements.

This article will take you through the types of dehumidifiers that don’t need to be emptied and a detail the best dehumidifiers with a pump or drain hose, clearly identifying which dehumidifiers are quiet, portable, and whether they are suitable for a small or large space.

Type of Dehumidifiers with an Automatic Drainage System

There are two types of dehumidifiers that don’t need to be emptied manually; these are:

  • Dehumidifiers with a drain hose
  • Dehumidifiers with a pump (and hose)

Dehumidifier With Drain Hose

A dehumidifier with a drain hose takes the water that has been collected from the air in the water tank, to a nearby drain via the hose.

While connecting a drain hose can provide automatic continuous drainage, the dehumidifier must be elevated for the water to drain through the hose via gravity.

Dehumidifier With Pump

Dehumidifiers with pumps are more practical than those with just a drain hose as they pump the water out of the dehumidifier irrespective of where you install it.

These devices come with a drain hose and condensate pump to remove the moisture. To use the internal pump drainage mode, connect a hose to the unit, and the water will be automatically pumped out of the tank vertically or laterally.

The pump pushes the water out rather than relying on gravity. These dehumidifiers are ideal for basements, attics, crawlspaces, etc.

The 15 Best Dehumidifiers That Don’t Need To Be Emptied Manually

Here’s the list of the best dehumidifiers that don’t need to be emptied. First up are dehumidifiers with a pump, but feel free to jump down to dehumidifiers just with a drain hose if that is what you are after.

Dehumidifiers with Pump

1. hOmeLabs Dehumidifier

The hOmeLabs 50 Pint dehumidifier has a built-in pump that offers a hassle-free continuous water drainage. Connect the 16.4 ft drain hose to the unit and press the pump button to drain water vertically or sideways using the pump’s power.

This dehumidifier can remove 50 pints of water a day, covering large spaces of up to 4,500 sq. ft.

With 15.75 × 11.75 × 25.30′‘ size, this dehumidifier won’t take up much space in the room and weighs 42.8 pounds, making it easy to carry or wheel around.

Pros

  • Continuous 24-hour cycle
  • Timer (0.5-24 hours)
  • Overheat protection
  • Auto shut-off and restart
  • Auto defrost
  • Energy Star certified
  • Has built in castor wheels
  • Quiet (50dB)
  • 6 ft power cord

Cons

  • Only a one-year warranty
  • Some reviewers complained that the humidity monitor was inaccurate
  • Two fan speeds (high and average)

hOmelabs have a great range of dehumidifiers that come with a pump and drain hose that you can view here.

2. TOSOT Dehumidifier

The TOSOT GDN50BA-A3EBA2E Dehumidifier comes with an internal pump that ensures continuous water drainage so that you don’t have to empty the water bucket manually. On activation of the Pump mode, the water will be automatically pumped out of the tank into the sink or out of the window up to 15 feet away.

This dehumidifying unit can remove 50 pints of water a day from spaces of up to 4500 sq. ft.
This unit measures 14.76 x 11.38 x 24” and weighs 48 pounds.

Pros

  • Relatively quiet (up to 52dB)
  • Three fan speeds (low, medium, and high)
  • 24-hours continuous mode
  • Timer (2 and 4 hours)
  • Easy roll casters
  • UL certified
  • Energy Star certified

Cons

  • Only a one-year warranty
  • Apparently poor customer support

3. Honeywell Dehumidifier

The Honeywell TP70PWK dehumidifier comes with a built-in pump that provides worry-free continuous water drainage, pumping water out through a drain tube (16.4 ft. drain tube included), making it perfect for basements, large rooms of up to 4000 sq. ft.

This powerful dehumidifying beast can extract 70 pints of water per day from the air, making it free of excessive moisture.

It can perfectly fit and complement any large room with 12.4×15.75×25.4” dimensions and 43.6 pounds weight.

Pros

  • Low noise (less than 51dB)
  • Two fan speeds (low, high)
  • 24- hours continuous mode
  • Timer (0.5-24 hour intervals)
  • Sleep mode
  • Auto shut-off and restart function
  • Auto defrost
  • Energy Star certified
  • 5-years warranty

Cons

  • The hose and pump drain system’s connector is a small flimsy piece, which if damaged, can’t be replaced.

4. Frigidaire Dehumidifier

The Frigidaire FFAP5033W1 dehumidifier features a powerful built-in pump that drains water automatically in any direction on activation of the continuous drain mode. This powerful dehumidifier can remove 50 pints of water per day, making it ideal for medium to large-sized rooms.

The 12.19×15.97×24.25’’ sized unit weighing 43 pounds can be easily carried around the home.

Pros

  • Silent operation(up to 51dB)
  • Three fan speeds(high, medium, low)
  • 24-hours continuous mode
  • Timer (0.5 to 24 hours)
  • caster wheels and side handles
  • Auto shut-off and restart
  • UL certified
  • Energy Star certified

Cons

  • Only a one-year warranty
  • The drain hose needs to be purchased separately.
  • A few reviewers complained that the pump didn’t work as expected.

5. Black+Decker Dehumidifier

The BLACK+DECKER dehumidifier is an energy-efficient appliance with a built-in pump for continuous water drainage operation through a 16.4ft drain hose(included).

This efficient dehumidifying device can remove 50 pints of water a day, working perfectly in areas of up to 4500 sq. ft.

This compact and portable model(15.43×11.1x 24.25″) weighs 42.8 pounds. Another prominent feature is overflow protection, which prevents water leakage and spillage.

Pros

  • Low noise level (up to 51dB)
  • Two fan speeds(low and high)
  • A 24-hour timer
  • Timer (2 and 4 hours)
  • Four caster wheels and recessed handles for mobility
  • UL certified
  • Energy Star certified
  • Environment pledge friendly

Cons

  • Only a one-year warranty
  • Reports of poor customers service
  • It gets a bit noisy with time

6. ALORAIR Sentinel Dehumidifier

The ALORAIR Sentinel dehumidifier is a high-efficiency model with a massive dehumidifying capacity of 90 pints per day and a built-in pump for continuous drainage operation.

With 23.2×15.2×17.7’’ size and 79.8 pounds of weight, this device can be used in highly humid areas of up to 2600 sq. ft.

Pros

  • Remote control
  • Four adjustable feet
  • Auto defrost
  • Auto shut-off and restart
  • ETL certified
  • Energy Star certified
  • The US-manufactured
  • 5-years warranty

Cons

  • Some reviewers complained that the device didn’t last long.
  • Slightly noisier than other models

7. Whirlpool Dehumidifier

The Whirlpool WHAD40PCW dehumidifier comes with a heavy-duty built-in pump that can efficiently drain the water collected from the air automatically.

With 40 pints/day dehumidifying capacity, this unit can work perfectly over areas of 3000 sq. ft.

This model measures 12.01 x 15.04 x 25.2’’, weighs 41.7 pounds and has three fan speeds (low, medium, high).

Pros

  • 24-hours timer
  • Four caster wheels and integrated handles for convenient mobility
  • Clean filter alert
  • Auto shut-off
  • Auto defrost
  • Child lock
  • UL listed

Cons

  • Only a one-year warranty
  • The hose is not included.
  • Noisy

8. Ivation Dehumidifier

The Ivation IVADH50PWP2 dehumidifier features a 16W built-in pump that can continuously drain water out of the unit in an upward direction. The moisture extracted from the air is transported out using a 16-inch hose without any interruption.

The Ivation compressor dehumidifier can remove 50 pints of water a day.

This 11.1 x 15.28 x 23.5” model weighs 45.4 pounds and can efficiently remove water from super humid rooms of up to 4500 sq. ft.

Pros

  • Low noise (55dB) – quieter than conversation level
  • Two fan speeds
  • 24-hour timer
  • Four rolling caster wheels and integrated handles
  • Filter cleaning indicator
  • Auto-Defrost
  • Auto-Restart

Cons

  • Only a one-year warranty
  • Some reviewers complained that the compressor didn’t last long as expected.
  • The unit becomes noisy as it gets older.

9. Shinco Dehumidifier

The Shinco SDZ1-70P/P dehumidifier has a powerful built-in pump for continuous water drainage, eliminating the need to empty the water bucket repeatedly. The drain hose allows water to be drained 12 feet away from the unit.

This efficient portable device can remove 70 pints of water a day, making it ideal for large humid spaces of up to 5000 sq. ft.

This sleek and compact model measures 14.9 x 10.5 x 24.2’’ and weighs 43 pounds.

Pros

  • Quiet (42dB)
  • Two fan speeds (high and low)
  • A 24-hour timer
  • Four caster wheels and a handle
  • Auto defrost and shut-off
  • Energy Star certified

Cons

  • Only a one-year warranty
  • Some reviewers complained that this device has a shorter life than expected.

10. GE Portable Dehumidifier

The GE APER50LZ portable dehumidifier comes with a built-in pump for easy automatic water drainage.

This model can efficiently remove 50 pints of moisture per day in medium to large rooms, basements, crawlspaces, and highly humid garages. The hose included in the unit can drain water about 16 feet away from the device.

This portable dehumidifying device(11.38 x 14.76 x 24.02’’) weighs 44 pounds.

Pros

  • Quiet (up to 51dB)
  • Three fan speeds (high, medium, low)
  • Continuous cycle (24-hours)
  • Timer (2 or 4 hours)
  • Auto shut-off and restart
  • Auto defrost
  • Energy Star certified

Cons

  • Only a one-year warranty

Dehumidifiers with Drain Hose

11. Midea Dehumidifier

The Midea MAD20S1QWT dehumidifier is one of the most effective dehumidifiers on the market, and it has a drain hose for continuous water drainage. This versatile dehumidifier provides a no-bucket option that drains the moisture with the water tank removed, connecting the unit directly to a hose.

This model can remove 20 pints of water a day, covering rooms of up to 1500 sq. ft.
This portable device measures 13.5×13.5×13.39’’ and weighs 33.3 pounds.

Pros

  • Relatively quiet (up to 52dB)
  • 24-hours continuous mode
  • Smart control(Works with Alexa)
  • Energy Star certified

12. Kesnos Dehumidifier

The Kesnos PD160A dehumidifier comes with a 6.56 ft drain hose for auto drain operation with no need to empty the bucket manually.

This dehumidifier model can remove 34 pints of water per day from spaces of up to 2500 sq. ft.
With a sleek and modern look, this lightweight(27.1 pounds) dehumidifying device measures 23.1×14.3×11’’ and can perfectly fit in small to medium spaces.

Pros

  • 24-hour timer
  • A lift-up handle and four 360o rotatable wheels
  • Automatic shut-off and restart
  • Auto defrost
  • Long drain hose

Cons

  • Only a one-year warranty
  • You’ll have to take extra care of the drain hose so that it is perfectly angled down; otherwise, the water can return to the machine, flooding the dehumidifier.
  • The water tank’s design (curves and bulges) makes it difficult to clean.

13. COLAZE Dehumidifier

The COLAZE FD01 dehumidifier features a 6.56 ft drain hose for continuous water drainage. This model can remove 30 pints of water per day from areas of up to 2000 sq. ft.

This lightweight(25.7 pounds) and portable dehumidifier can create a calm, optimally humid environment in bedrooms, crawlspaces, and offices. With 21×11.25×11.25’’ dimensions, this dehumidifier can fit anywhere.

Pros

  • Four dehumidification modes
  • A 24-hour timer(two-way timing function)
  • Four 360° movable wheels
  • Auto defrost
  • Auto shut-off
  • 3-years warranty
  • Long drain hose

14. AIRPLUS Dehumidifier

The AIRPLUS AP1907 dehumidifier is a high-efficiency dehumidifier for spaces of up to 1500 sq. ft. This model can remove 30 pints of water a day and comes with a drain hose (3.28 ft) for automatic continuous drainage sideways or to the lower sink.

This compact device measures 21.5x14x9’’ and weighs 23.2 pounds.

Pros

  • Silent operation(less than 45dB)
  • Four dehumidifying modes
  • 24-hour timer
  • Four caster wheels and recessed handles
  • Auto shut-off
  • 2-years warranty

Cons

  • The air intake is located at the back of the unit, and you’ll have to place the device away from the wall for proper functioning.
  • Short drain hose

15. Vacplus Dehumidifier

The Vacplus VA-D1903 dehumidifier features a 3.2 ft drain hose that saves you from emptying the bucket frequently. The hose drains out the water collected by the unit continuously. This high-capacity dehumidifier can efficiently extract 30 pints of water(per day) from spaces of up to 1500 sq. ft.

Weighing 20.9 pounds and with 11.3×6.7×19.7’’ dimensions, this unit is ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens, and RVs.

Pros

  • Very quiet (less than 36dB)
  • Adjustable fan speed
  • 24-hours timer
  • Auto shut-off
  • Four rotatable caster wheels
  • 2-years warranty

Cons

  • Some reviewers complained that the digital humidistat displays inaccurate humidity.
  • Short drain hose

Theresa Orr

Theresa Orr holds a PhD in Earth Science and specializes in determining past climates from rocks using geochemistry. Her passion for clean water, soil and air drives her to provide easy to understand information for everyone to read.

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