This is our buying guide on the best dehumidifiers for indoor pools in 2023. Below is a quick summary of our top recommendations. Scroll further down to read our in depth, hands on reviews, for each humidifier.
ALORAIR Commercial Dehumidifier
- Durable metal shell
- Even more compact than our top pick
- 113 pints per day moisture removal
- 1200 sq-ft coverage
- 120 cubic feet per minute max air flow
- Ideal for smaller indoor pools
- Lower energy consumption
- Lower operating noise
- Can be controlled via a remote
- Rare earth alloy tube evaporator
- Prevents Freon leakage
- Extended coil life
- Budget-friendly price
ALORAIR Storm Smart Commercial Dehumidifier
- Premium build quality
- Digital info display
- 20 ft hose and power cord
- 180 pints per day moisture removal
- 2300 sq-ft coverage
- Integrated pump for easier drainage out of basements
- Smart Wi-Fi controls via app
- App has a ton of functionality
- Auto-defrost mode
- Easy-to-replace MERV-8 filter
- 210 cubic feet per minute max air flow
- Automatic digital humidistat
Luko Commercial Dehumidifier
- 190 pints moisture removal per day
- 6000 sq-ft coverage
- 386 cubic feet per minute max airflow
- Integrated drain pump
- Drain height of 15 feet
- Washable air filter
- Semi-pneumatic wheels
- Large handle for easier portability
- 1-24 hours timer
- Auto-defrost mode
- Cord winder for the power cord
- Large digital display
This article discusses the best dehumidifiers for indoor pools.
Indoor pool rooms experience significantly higher relative humidity than other rooms. The excess humidity can lead to peeling paint, mold development, and also become a breeding ground for disease-causing bacteria.
A dehumidifier can counter all of these problems, but not every unit is up to the task of dehumidifying the air in your indoor pool room.
As such, we think the Alorair Storm Smart Dehumidifier for indoor pools is your best bet.
This unit has one of the highest rates of air moisture removal, along with some convenient smart features, and a support for even the largest of spaces.
We’ve been testing and reviewing dehumidifiers for over a decade. So if you want an informed opinion, we’ve got you covered.
Keep reading for more of our thoughts on the best dehumidifiers for indoor pools.
ALORAIR Storm Smart Commercial Dehumidifier
BEST OVERALL
At A Glance
Alorair combines smart features, high performance, and best in class coverage in the indoor pool dehumidifier category. It comes with a ton of convenient features, and the durable build aids longevity.
Design
This dehumidifier for indoor pools is built like a tank. The whole unit has a reassuring heft and high quality materials dominate the design.
But it’s relatively compact, making it easier to install in an indoor pool room where space is at a premium. An intuitive digital display gives you all the essential information.
And finally, both the power cord and drain hose stretch to 20 feet, ideal for placing the unit further away from outlets. Both of these have dedicated storage on the actual unit as well.
If you have more than one unit, they can be stacked on top of each other for easier setup.
Capacity
The Alorair dehumidifier for indoor pools can remove as much as 180 pints of moisture from your indoor pool per day. That’s on the high end for indoor pools, so you can rest assured that it’ll keep up.
Coverage
This dehumidifier for indoor pools is rated to cover spaces up to 2300 sq-ft. With most indoor pools coming in at well under the 500 sq-ft mark, that’s more than enough.
Speed
We were delighted by the speedy dehumidification this unit offers. It supports a maximum air flow rate of around 210 cubic feet per minute, which gets you quick and effortless dehumidification for your indoor pool.
Efficiency
The high performance of this indoor dehumidifier does mean you’ll have to put up with higher power draw. We did see a noticeable uptick in the power bill, though nothing to be too concerned about.
Drainage
The combination of a 20 ft drain hose and a water pump for continuously forcing water out make this the perfect dehumidifier for indoor pools. Since most indoor pools are in the basement, this means you can route the hose out of a window or even up stairs, and the pump will keep on draining.
Noise Levels
Expect slightly higher operating noise, compared to similarly performing units. It’s nothing that’ll keep you up at night, but might become noticeable when the unit is running at full tilt.
Special Features
The headline feature of this dehumidifier for indoor pools is the smart Wi-Fi integration, which lets you control everything via an app.
In our experience, the app is an absolute nightmare to set up. But once you get it going, it lets you turn the unit on or off, configure the desired relative humidity, set the timer, control multiple units, and do a purge.
Other cool features include an auto-defrost mode, ergonomic MERV-8 filter access, an automatic reminder for when said filter needs replacement, and digital humidistat control.
Who’s It For?
This indoor pool dehumidifier is for the person who needs to dehumidify the largest of indoor pools, and have the convenience of smart Wi-Fi and app control. The reliable design means you don’t have to fiddle around with it too much after initial setup.
Pros
- Premium build quality
- Digital info display
- 20 ft hose and power cord
- 180 pints per day moisture removal
- 2300 sq-ft coverage
- Integrated pump for easier drainage out of basements
- Smart Wi-Fi controls via app
- App has a ton of functionality
- Auto-defrost mode
- Easy-to-replace MERV-8 filter
- 210 cubic feet per minute max air flow
- Automatic digital humidistat
Cons
- Setting up the app is not very intuitive
- Slightly louder than comparable units
ALORAIR Commercial Dehumidifier
BEST BUDGET
At A Glance
Another dehumidifier for indoor pools from Alorair, this commercial unit is priced lower on the ladder, but offers much of the same functionality and features. Performance does take a slight hit, but that’s to be expected from a unit half the price.
We might keep comparing this unit to its older sibling, but it’s a worthy purchase in its own right.
Design
One carryover from the pricier model above is its durable build and design. You get the same quality of build, even if the digital display is smaller and less informative.
The metal shell makes this one rugged indoor pool dehumidifier, and the smaller proportions make it even easier to set up in spots where space is limited.
Sturdy handles make it a breeze to transport from one place to another, and the MERV-8 filter is ergonomically positioned for easier replacement.
Capacity
The smaller size and more easily-palatable price tag mean that performance takes a hit compared to our top pick. Even still, this dehumidifier for indoor pools can remove up to 113 pints of moisture per day.
This means it won’t be as effective in the largest of indoor pools, but will make short work of smaller ones. We found that this dehumidifier works best for indoor pools with a maximum of 250 sq-ft of water surface.
Coverage
Speaking of, coverage is surprisingly high for a unit of this size. 1200 sq-ft is half as large as what our top pick offers, but still more than enough for even the largest of indoor pool rooms.
Speed
The maximum air flow rate with this indoor pool dehumidifier is around 120 cubic feet per minute. We found that even in smaller spaces, we had to wait a bit longer for the unit to really get going and decrease humidity.
Still, it’s plenty fast, and we can’t really complain.
Efficiency
One feature where little brother has the edge on big brother is in terms of energy consumption. Lower performance has the benefit of making this dehumidifier less power hungry, a fact reflected by our energy bill.
Noise Levels
The same goes for operating noise. In fact, this dehumidifier for indoor pools is virtually silent, even in the most demanding of conditions.
Drainage
One drawback of this indoor pool dehumidifier is that it doesn’t have a built-in pump for drainage. And because it lacks a water tank, you’ll have to settle for continuous gravity drainage via the included hose.
This is a concern for indoor pools that are in a basement, where you will need to install a pump of your own, or set up a reservoir for the runoff.
Special Features
Alorair’s budget-friendly dehumidifier for indoor pools does still manage to give you a couple cool features. A rare earth alloy tube evaporator has the benefit of preventing Freon leakage, while also helping extend the life of the coils.
And while it may not have the Wi-Fi enabled smart features of our top pick, it does come with a remote control as a consolation prize.
Who’s It For?
This Alorair indoor pool dehumidifier is for the person who has a smaller indoor pool and doesn’t need ALL the high-end features. The budget-friendly price, lower power consumption, and lower operating noise all help balance out the slower performance, smaller coverage area, and lack of app control.
Pros
- Durable metal shell
- Even more compact than our top pick
- 113 pints per day moisture removal
- 1200 sq-ft coverage
- 120 cubic feet per minute max air flow
- Ideal for smaller indoor pools
- Lower energy consumption
- Lower operating noise
- Can be controlled via a remote
- Rare earth alloy tube evaporator
- Prevents Freon leakage
- Extended coil life
- Budget-friendly price
Cons
- No integrated water pump
Luko Commercial Dehumidifier
BEST PREMIUM
At A Glance
Luko’s dehumidifier for indoor pools is the perfect example of ‘pay a bit more, get a bit more’. It pretty much one-ups our top pick in every feature and metric.
Design
Well, almost every feature. This dehumidifier for indoor pools has a face only a manufacturer could love. It’s functional, with large semi-pneumatic wheels and a handle for easier portability.
The drain hose comes in at around 17 ft, perfect for routing out of an indoor pool room. The power cord is even lengthier at around 25 feet, and the integrated power cord winder is the very definition of convenient.
It is a bit larger than the other units on our list, so you’ll have to get more creative with the placement.
Capacity
Now, onto the this dehumidifier’s feature set. Right off the bat, it has enough capacity to remove around 190 pints of moisture per day, which is conveniently 10 pints per day higher than our top pick.
Coverage
The same goes for the coverage rating. This dehumidifier for indoor pools is a commercial unit at heart, so it can dehumidify a staggering 6000 sq-ft of space. With performance like that, you’ll have to be careful not to dehumidify your outdoor pool as well!
Speed
The Luko is easily one of the fastest working dehumidifiers we’ve seen. Max airflow was measured at around 386 cubic feet per minute, easily beating the top pick on our list.
We can attest to lag-free dehumidification. This unit doesn’t even break a sweat when removing moisture from even the largest of large indoor pools.
Efficiency
All that extra power and performance does come at the cost of higher energy consumption. This dehumidifier was the most power-hungry out of the dozens we tested.
But at this level of performance, we think most people should be prepared for a slight increase in their electric bill.
Drainage
The drainage setup on this indoor pool dehumidifier is about as good as it gets. It comes with an even more powerful internal pump that gets you best-in-class drainage.
In fact, we found that the pump has a drain height of around 15 feet, which is unheard of with any other dehumidifier for indoor pools.
Noise Levels
We would love to be able to say that this dehumidifier is virtually silent and doesn’t make any noise at all, even at the highest settings.
Unfortunately though, it does have a tendency to rev up and make a noticeably loud sound. Again, it’s nothing that can’t be drowned out by a conversation at normal volume, but still worth mentioning.
Special Features
The Luko dehumidifier for indoor pools doesn’t share the smart features of its rival, the Alorair. The most you get is a timer that can be configured between 1 and 24 hours, a small digital display that gives you most of the necessary info, an auto-defrost mode, and that’s pretty much the size of it.
One cool feature that is unique to the Luko dehumidifier for indoor pools is the washable filter. It eliminates the need for buying a new filter every month, and also performs a bit better than those filters.
Who’s It For?
The Luko indoor pool dehumidifier is for the person who needs to dehumidify the largest of large indoor pool rooms. The performance is unparalleled and the features make it one convenient unit.
It doesn’t have the smart controls of our top pick, the size might be hard to set up in some spaces, and the power consumption is on the high end of the spectrum, but those are the only real drawbacks.
Pros
- 190 pints moisture removal per day
- 6000 sq-ft coverage
- 386 cubic feet per minute max airflow
- Integrated drain pump
- Drain height of 15 feet
- Washable air filter
- Semi-pneumatic wheels
- Large handle for easier portability
- 1-24 hours timer
- Auto-defrost mode
- Cord winder for the power cord
- Large digital display
Cons
- Large size may be hard to set up in some spaces
- No app-integration or smart controls
