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Dehumidifiers use a fan to pull air over two sets of refrigerant-filled coils, one cool and the other warm, wringing out moisture along the way. Dehumidifiers vary according to how many pints of moisture they can remove in 24 hours. If you're looking for information about dehumidifiers, Consumer Reports is your best resource. Use our dehumidifier buying guide to learn about the dehumidifier features that are most important to consider. We also provide Ratings and recommendations on the best small, medium and large capacity dehumidifiers.