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GE 35‑Pint Dehumidifier Review 2025: A dependable mid‑size pick

John Carter Doe

October 17. 2025

8.8

Very Good

Why we like it—and who should pass

Who's this a good fit for?

If your house gets that humid, sticky feeling from spring through fall, this GE is a really solid choice. It's for anyone dealing with those classic dampness issues—musty smells, a clammy bedroom, or a basement that just feels a little... off. It really hits the sweet spot for small and medium-sized rooms with normal moisture levels. Think finished basements or primary bedrooms. But here's the thing: if you're dealing with constantly wet floors or serious water seepage, you'll need more power. In that case, you'll want to look at a 50-pint model, probably one with a built-in pump. For just taming everyday humidity, though? This one gets the job done without any fuss.

Why we like it—and who should pass

What really stood out to us

The performance is just so predictable, and that's a good thing. The sensor that measures humidity? It's pretty accurate, staying within a few percentage points of whatever you set it to. Its 'Smart Dry' mode is actually smart, too—it adjusts the fan speed on its own so you don't have to fiddle with it constantly. On the Low setting, the noise is totally fine for living spaces. You'll hear the compressor kick in on High, but it's not an annoying sound. Most of these are ENERGY STAR certified, so they won't kill your power bill, and features like auto-defrost and auto-restart are genuinely useful if the power flickers. Emptying the bucket is simple, but honestly, the best move is to just attach a standard garden hose for gravity drainage. Then you can pretty much forget about it. It's the kind of thing you set up once and it just does its job in the background.

Now, it's not perfect. The biggest thing to know is that most of these 35-pint models don't have a built-in pump. So if you need to drain it upwards, like into a sink, you'll have to buy a separate pump or just upgrade to the 50-pint GE that has one included. The collection bucket is also just okay on size, meaning you'll probably be emptying it daily in really muggy weather if you aren't using a hose. And a heads-up on the Wi-Fi—only some versions have it. If you want app control, you absolutely have to double-check the model number before you buy. Lastly, like any dehumidifier with a compressor, it's not at its best in the cold. It'll still run in a cool basement, but below 50°F or so, it'll start working a lot harder.