hOmeLabs 1,000 Sq. Ft Portable Dehumidifier - Ideal for Home Bedroom, Bathroom, Office and Small Sized Rooms - Ultra Quiet, Compact with Drain Hose Included - 8 pint

I’ve been using the homelabs portable dehumidifier for a while now, and I couldn’t be happier with it. I bought it because the humidity in my home was getting uncomfortable, and it’s made a huge difference. It pulls moisture from the air efficiently, and I noticed results within the first day. The air feels fresher, and there's no more damp smell in my bedroom. It’s also helped reduce condensation on the windows and has made the space feel much more comfortable overall. The design is compact but powerful. It runs quietly, and the water tank is easy to remove and empty. I also love that it has an automatic shut-off when the tank is full and a clear indicator light, so you know when it needs attention.

I purchased the Homelabs compact dehumidifier back in September of 2024 for my small bathroom in NYC, and I couldn't be happier with my decision. The unit's compact size, along with its convenient handle and wheels, makes it incredibly easy to use and move around—excellent features for my needs! I had been battling orange mold on the ceiling and tiles, which had spread to the walls, leaving behind an unsightly glaze. Cleaning it with white vinegar felt like a never-ending chore. However, since incorporating this dehumidifier into my bathroom, maintaining a mold-free environment has become much easier. During the humid season, it’s incredibly satisfying to empty the tank two times a day, knowing that my walls are now dry and free of moisture. Additionally, I want to highlight Homelabs' outstanding customer support. After eight months of use, I noticed that the fan was running, but the tank would still be empty during humid days. I reached out for assistance and customer support responded the very next day with helpful suggestions on how to reboot the unit. After unplugging it for a day, it started working perfectly again! I’m truly grateful for this little machine and for the excellent support from Claire and Camilla! If you’re dealing with humidity issues or mold in your small space, I highly recommend the Homelabs dehumidifier. Thank you, Homelabs!

After a year and a half of use in our small (900 sf) home in Florida, ice build up on the coils appears to be from refrigerant leak and evidently the auto-defrost feature failed....a little digging suggests that both issues are common with Homelabs. I called the warranty department - warranty is good for only a year, and Homelabs declined to do anything about it other than offer a discount on a new purchase. While it seemed like a good purchase at the time, it is not durable and Homelabs does not back their product.

Works well

Humidity sensor reads about 10% higher than reality. And is not energy star, and not energy efficient, especially considering the small size of the unit (1000 sqft size). It seems to come on way too often, and for way too long given the humidity reading is under what is set. It uses as much as my midea 35pt/3500sqft unit. Other than these two things, this is a really really good dehumidifier. Controls and timer work really well. Water container is small, but what do you expect for such a small unit. Really like the size, and is really quiet for a dehumidifier. Works well for the slightly larger than 1000sqft area it's in for us. Not fond of the loud beeping--wish there were a way to turn it off completely.

Our master bathroom has no fan, which I find crazy. We’ve had growing concerns over mold and peeling paint since we moved in three years ago and are always having to wipe the mirror to see ourselves after showering. This machine changed all of that. The mirror is crystal clear when we step out, and because we attached a hose that runs into our tub we are able to see how much water was being pulled out of the air, and it was significant! Set up was simple, and we hope it will last well. For its size, it’s remarkably quiet, and I offer that endorsement as the lightest sleeper in the world. It’s being used in a bathroom whose door is feet away from where our newborn sleeps too, and it has never woken him. It’s just a low, steady, no-vibration sound (initially we tried a smaller one that we had to return due to a low, loud vibration it caused). The only annoying thing about it is not having a way to disable the loud “BEEEEP!” it makes when it first turns on (I YouTubed it and everything, and I finally found someone who found a way, but I’m not that mechanical and don’t want to mess anything up.) It’s a little big and bulky in our bathroom, but I’d rather have to deal with that than with mold! This thing is [probably quite literally] a life saver.

Bathroom - I have this running 24/7 during the winter to keep the mold at bay since there's no bathroom exhaust fan and the window is closed during the colder season in Southern California. No mold showing up for the past 3 months. I have another one in the living room near the bathroom door and it runs 24/7 as well. Auto setting works well. These are not quiet - You hear the air flowing and some mechanical noise. I can't tell how much energy these use, but I don't think it cost much to run these. I'll be able to tell once we get back into the upper 60's outside to see the difference in the electric bill. I didn't try to use the drain tube to allow it to just flow into the sink so it doesn't have to be manually emptied. The only complaint would be the shut off should occur sooner so it doesn't rise to a level too close to the top of the insert you empty. I've gotten good at holding steady to get to the sink to empty.

I purchased this item in November 2024 and installed it in January 2025 after moving into my new home. I used it intermittently for a short period, and it initially worked fine. I then left for a couple of months and had the unit unplugged during that time. After returning and turning it back on, it immediately displayed an EC error and stopped working altogether. This is after only a few months of very light use, which is extremely disappointing. What makes this worse is the lack of customer service. I have tried multiple times to contact support through chat and to request a callback, but I have been unsuccessful every time. There appears to be no real customer support available. At this point, I am looking for a resolution, as this product failed far too quickly and I have not been able to get any assistance. I would not recommend this product unless the seller significantly improves product reliability and customer support.