In-depth review
hOmeLabs 35-Pint Dehumidifier Review (2026)
In-depth review of the hOmeLabs 35-pint dehumidifier: noise vs 50-pint units, real coverage, Energy Star efficiency, and bedroom suitability.
hOmeLabs 35-Pint Dehumidifier
The quiet mid-size pick for living spaces.
Our verdict
The hOmeLabs 35-pint is the best dehumidifier for living spaces because it balances the two things that matter inside a home: enough capacity for up to 3,000 sq ft and low enough noise to run in a bedroom. The trade-off is that it cannot replace a 50-pint unit in a large wet basement; it will run constantly and lose. Buy it for bedrooms, living rooms, and medium basements. Buy the Frigidaire 50-pint for anything bigger or damper.
What we like
- 35 pints per day covers up to 3,000 sq ft, the sweet spot for most homes
- Runs noticeably quieter than 50-pint units, workable in living areas
- Energy Star certified with continuous drain and auto-defrost
What to watch out for
- Will run constantly in a large damp basement without quite keeping up
- Tank needs emptying every day or two at high humidity without a drain hose
- Fewer smart features than some competitors at this size
Who it is for
Anyone dehumidifying bedrooms, living areas, or medium basements where noise and size matter as much as capacity.
Capacity and noise
35 pints per day covers up to 3,000 sq ft per hOmeLabs' rating, which handles most single floors and finished basements. The meaningful difference versus 50-pint units is noise: the smaller compressor and fan move less air, so it runs at a level most people tolerate in a living area and many tolerate in a bedroom. Energy Star certification keeps it efficient for the long seasonal runs dehumidifiers actually do.
Features and drainage
You get the full feature set that matters: a humidistat to target 30 to 50% humidity, automatic defrost for cool basements, a washable filter, and a continuous drain hose outlet alongside the tank with auto shutoff. The tank will need daily emptying in very damp conditions without the hose, which is the standard argument for plumbing it in permanently.
How it stacks up
Against the Frigidaire 50-pint, the hOmeLabs gives up 15 pints per day and 1,500 sq ft of coverage but gains livability: quieter, smaller, and light enough to move between rooms. Against the Vremi 22-pint, it offers 60% more capacity and better build quality for spaces the Vremi cannot honestly cover. The hOmeLabs sits in the sweet spot: the most capacity you can put in a bedroom without regret.
The catch
Capacity is the ceiling: in a large damp basement it will run nonstop and still lose ground to the moisture load, costing electricity without solving the problem. The tank is also on the small side relative to its extraction rate, so without a drain hose you are emptying it daily in humid weather. Size it to the space honestly and neither issue appears.
What owners report
Commonly praised
- Good value for medium rooms and basements
- Simple controls
- Continuous drain option
Common complaints
- Noisy and warm, so less ideal for bedrooms
- Bulky for its capacity
- Some report leaks or freezing within a year
Recurring themes from owner reviews on retailers and forums, summarised by our editors. Updated October 2026.
Key specifications
- Capacity
- 35 pints per day
- Coverage
- Up to 3,000 sq ft
- Efficiency
- Energy Star certified
- Drainage
- Tank plus continuous drain hose option
- Defrost
- Automatic defrost
- Noise
- Lower than 50-pint class units
Also consider
Frigidaire 50-Pint Dehumidifier
The basement standard: 50 pints a day, Energy Star rated.
- Capacity: 50 pints per day
- Coverage: Up to 4,500 sq ft
Pro Breeze Electric Mini Dehumidifier
Whisper-quiet thermoelectric for closets and RVs.
- Type: Thermoelectric (Peltier), no compressor
- Extraction: Approx. 9 oz per day
Research-based assessment. ThePickLedger has not hands-on tested this product; this evaluation synthesizes manufacturer specifications, retailer documentation, and published expert reviews.
Questions, answered
Is the hOmeLabs 35-pint quiet enough for a bedroom?
It is the quietest compressor pick in this roundup and most owners run it in living areas without complaint. Light sleepers may still notice it; in that case run it before bed or consider the thermoelectric Pro Breeze mini for very small rooms.
Does it have a continuous drain?
Yes, it includes a drain hose outlet for gravity drainage. Connect a standard garden-hose-style line to a nearby floor drain or sink and you never empty the tank.
35 pint vs 50 pint: which should I buy?
Buy 50 pints for basements over 3,000 sq ft or with serious dampness. Buy 35 pints for bedrooms, living areas, and medium basements where noise matters. An oversized unit in a small room short-cycles; an undersized unit in a big basement never catches up.