Dehumidifers are mostly all based on the same time-tested technology (air blown over freezing coils to condense the water vapor into liquid), which means you don't need to get a fancy schmancy brand to get one that works reliably. It also means you don't have to pay a lot of money for one. Case in point, Amazon is offering a Dravonic 21-Pint Dehumidifier for just $88 with free shipping when you apply a hefty 50% off coupon code "Z95HWPXY".
Room-Sized 21-Pint Dehumidifier for $88 (Perfect for a Dorm)
Dehumidifiers improve your quality of life in more ways than one. If you're in any part of the country where summers can get humid, you probably understand quite well just how much torture hot, muggy weather can be. High humidity make temperatures feel even hotter than they already are because evaporation (sweat) isn't as effective. All that moisture in the air often leads to mold and mildew in your room, and rust and corrosion on your electronics, like your gaming PC.
This dehumidifer is very small, measuring only 17" x 7" x 12", and can condense up to 21 points (about 3 gallons) per day. The manufacturer claims this dehumidifer works for spaces up to 1,500 square feet, but real world math dictates that it will work most effectively in smaller, closed off rooms like a gaming den, bedroom or bathroom. This would be an excellent low-cost option for a dorm room if you're a student heading back to school. It isn't very loud either, especially at its slowest fan speed setting with a noise level of about 37dB. The 0.4 gallon water reservoir is quite small, so you may have to empty it out multiple times on particularly humid days unless you connect a hose and drain it out into a bigger container.
If you've been suffering from the humidity but you don't want or need a big whole-house dehumidifier that's loud and sucks up a lot of power, then a smaller, room-sized one properly placed in an area of your house you use the most might be the best compromise. Especially when said dehumidifier is on sale.
Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.
