ModelPortable
Portable dehumidifier, 25 pints a day
Water removed a day
25pints
24.99 pints/day, DOE 2019 test · EPA
Cost a year in the United States
$56
Pumps water out?
Not published
Ask for the pump lift
How loud?
Not published
Ask for a dB(A) figure
Energy use
308kWh/yr
Refrigerant
R-32
GWP 675, “lower GWP” · EPA
Check before you buy. Pump, noise, and warranty aren’t in our sources, so ask the seller.
Our read
Rated 25 pints a day, the DT251BWR0 is sized for a very damp space under 2,000 sq ft. For a wet one, the table asks for more. It uses more power than most models its size.
25 pints a day
| How damp the space is | Under 2,000 sq ft | Over 2,000 sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| DampSmells musty now and then50–75% RH | Fits20–30 pints suggested | Too small30+ pints suggested |
| Very dampDamp spots on walls or floor75–90% RH | Fits25–40 pints suggested | Too small40+ pints suggested |
| WetWalls sweat or water seeps in90–100% RH | Too small30–50 pints suggested | Too small50+ pints suggested |
Capacity suggested for each case, read Oct 5, 2026. ENERGY STAR adds that it’s better to oversize than undersize.
Running cost
It uses 24 kWh a year more than the median 19–28 pint model. Over 11 years, the DOE’s average life for a portable, that’s about $48 extra in the United States. The thriftiest 19–28 pint model, the Knka PD30MA-20, would cost $157 less.
How long dehumidifiers lastAsk before you buy
No source we use gives a dB(A) figure for the DT251BWR0. For a bedroom or an office, ask the seller for one, and for the distance it was measured from.
Quiet dehumidifier guideFrom the data
Our arithmetic
Water
3.1gal
24.99 pints
Electricity
6.9kWh
liters ÷ IEF
Cost
$1.27
in the United States
In 24 hours at full output, the DT251BWR0 pulls about 3.1 gallons of water from the air and uses about 6.9 kWh. That day costs $1.27 in the United States.
About 45 such days make up the EPA’s yearly estimate of 308 kWh. If yours runs at full output more often, every extra day adds $1.27.
Its rating comes from a DOE test at 65°F and 60% humidity. In cooler air at that humidity, the DT251BWR0 pulls out less than 24.99 pints a day.
Those 3.1 gallons need a way out: a hose to a drain, a pump, or a bucket you empty. Our sources don’t say which ones the DT251BWR0 has.
Running cost
308 kWh a year × the home electricity price of each state.
| State | Price | Relative cost | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana (lowest) | 12.72¢ | $39 | |
| U.S. averageYour state | 18.31¢ | $56 | |
| U.S. average | 18.31¢ | $56 | |
| California | 33.61¢ | $104 | |
| Hawaii (highest) | 48.00¢ | $148 |
Safety
No CPSC recall names this model.Checked Oct 4, 2026.
Six recalls of dehumidifiers from LG Electronics, sold as LG, General Electric, and other brands, all before this model came on the market. See the 6 recalls
Every number has a source
U.S. EPAOct 15, 2026
Capacity, energy use, refrigerant, filing company, certification.
Record 4586593 · certified Sep 18, 2026U.S. Energy Information AdministrationJuly 2026
Home electricity price in each state.
Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.ACode of Federal RegulationsOct 7, 2026
Federal minimum efficiency for each size of dehumidifier.
10 CFR 430.32(v), as of Jan 1, 2025Consumer Product Safety CommissionOct 4, 2026
Recalls of dehumidifiers.
Recalls 01130, 10096, 10316, 11324, 12240, 13238Not published by these sources
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Full spec sheet
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