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hOmeLabs 50-Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier with Pump, up to 7,500 sq ft vs Pro Breeze PB-02 Electric Mini Dehumidifier

These are side-by-side facts taken from each product guide: published specifications, strengths and caveats as their sources state them. This page is not a test, a ranking or a verdict about which model is better.

hOmeLabs 50-Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier with Pump, up to 7,500 sq ft

Basements where the drain is above the unit, not below it

The pump version of the hOmeLabs 50-pint, sold for 7,500 sq ft. Its manual gives a 16.4 ft maximum pumping height and a 41-90°F working range, but restricts pump features to a different model number in the same family. Confirm the pump hardware with hOmeLabs before you rely on it.

Published specifications

  • Maker page: SKU HME021001N, 1.6 gal tank, 11 D x 15.4 W x 24.3 H in, 1-year warranty
  • Manual: pump hose 1/4 in outer diameter, 16.4 ft long, 16.4 ft (5 m) maximum lift
  • Manual: working environment 41°F to 90°F; auto defrost; R32 refrigerant
  • Manual: gravity drain needs a drain below the outlet; hoses over 5 ft may not drain
  • Manual: bucket cleaned every two weeks; do not run without the air filter
  • Amazon table: 30.5 lb, 135 CFM, listing bullet says 188/218 CFM

Strengths

  • Pump draining is specified to a 16.4 ft lift, so the drain can be above the unit
  • Maker page, manual index and supplied manual all agree on SKU HME021001N and part HME020030N
  • Comfort mode, 24-hour timer, auto defrost and auto restart are all documented

Caveats

  • The supplied manual restricts every pump feature to model HME021004N, not this one
  • Amazon's Model Name and Model Number fields say HME1004, from a different manual family
  • The pump leaves water sitting in the bucket by design, so the bucket still needs emptying

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Read the full hOmeLabs 50-Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier with Pump, up to 7,500 sq ft guide

Pro Breeze PB-02 Electric Mini Dehumidifier

A wardrobe, small bathroom or RV with mild damp

A thermoelectric Peltier mini dehumidifier rated at about 9 ounces of water a day at 86°F and 80% humidity. No compressor, no refrigerant, no filter and no drain hose: you empty a roughly pint-sized tank by hand. Its own sources give four different tank sizes and four room sizes.

Published specifications

  • Manual: approx 250 ml (9 oz) per day at 30°C (86°F) and 80% RH
  • Manual: thermoelectric Peltier module, no compressor, no refrigerant
  • Manual: maximum tank 500 ml (18 oz); maker table says 16 oz; listing says 16-17 oz
  • Maker table: working temperature 59-95°F; airflow 21 m3/h; 0.023 kW-h
  • Manual: power adaptor DC 9 V 2.5 A; no drain hose or continuous drain option
  • Maker page: SKU PB-02-NA, 6 x 6 x 8.5 in, 2.4 lb; listing warranty field says 12 months

Strengths

  • Small, light and silent enough for a wardrobe, bathroom or RV
  • Auto shut-off with a yellow full indicator, and nothing to service or replace
  • The exact-model manual states the condition behind the capacity figure

Caveats

  • About nine ounces a day at 86°F: far too little for a basement or a damp whole room
  • No continuous drain and no pump, so the tank must be emptied by hand every day or two
  • Tank size and room coverage are each stated four different ways across its own sources

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Read the full Pro Breeze PB-02 Electric Mini Dehumidifier guide

How to choose between them

Choose the hOmeLabs 50-Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier with Pump, up to 7,500 sq ft if your situation matches: Basements where the drain is above the unit, not below it. Its main caveat: The supplied manual restricts every pump feature to model HME021004N, not this one.

Choose the Pro Breeze PB-02 Electric Mini Dehumidifier if your situation matches: A wardrobe, small bathroom or RV with mild damp. Its main caveat: About nine ounces a day at 86°F: far too little for a basement or a damp whole room.

Both entries repeat what each guide records. Confirm the model, included parts and availability on the current listing before ordering.

Primary sources

  1. hOmeLabs product page for the 7,500 sq ft 50-pint dehumidifier with pump (SKU HME021001N) Source for hOmeLabs 50-Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier with Pump, up to 7,500 sq ft
  2. hOmeLabs Energy Star Rated user manual supplied with the Amazon listing, covering HME021001N / HME020030N Source for hOmeLabs 50-Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier with Pump, up to 7,500 sq ft
  3. hOmeLabs manual index listing SKU HME021001N for this product name Source for hOmeLabs 50-Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier with Pump, up to 7,500 sq ft
  4. Pro Breeze product page and specification table for the 1200 cubic feet electric mini dehumidifier (SKU PB-02-NA) Source for Pro Breeze PB-02 Electric Mini Dehumidifier
  5. Pro Breeze PB-02 instruction manual supplied with the Amazon listing Source for Pro Breeze PB-02 Electric Mini Dehumidifier

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