Which Is the Best Dehumidifier for a Room in India?

The best dehumidifier for a room in India is one which match your room size, room humidity and running hours. For a room up to around 120 sq ft a 12 litre dehumidifier is enough, up to around 200 sq ft a 20 litre is right, and for bigger rooms 30 to 60 litre is needed. Also check tank size, drainage, noise, power and service before buying.

TL;DR

• Room size decides capacity: 12 L for 120 sq ft, 20 L for 200 sq ft, 30 L for 300 sq ft, 40 L for 400 sq ft, 50 to 60 L for 500 to 600 sq ft.
• Capacity on the box is at 30 degrees and 80 percent humidity, so real removal in cooler air is lower (Aavta 20 L: 16 L per day at 26.7 degrees and 60 percent).
• The models we sell are rated from 205 W to 930 W and 38 dB to 52 dB, and all have continuous drainage and 12 month warranty.

What Should You Look for in a Room Dehumidifier?

• Capacity (litres per day): how much moisture it removes in one day, measured at 30 degrees and 80 percent humidity. In cooler or less humid air it removes less.
• Water tank: small tank fills fast and the machine stops till you empty it. Our models have 1.8 to 7.9 litre tanks.
• Continuous drainage: lets you connect a pipe to a drain for long hours of running. All the Aavta London and White Westinghouse models we sell have it.
• Noise level: important for bedroom use. Our models are 38 dB to 52 dB.
• Power consumption: decides the electricity bill. Our models are rated 205 W to 930 W.
• Automatic humidistat: turns the compressor off and on as per room humidity, so the machine do not run without need.

Which Capacity Suits Which Room Size?

The coverage of a dehumidifier is given in cubic feet, so we have worked out the room size below for a room with a 10 ft ceiling.

A 12 litre dehumidifier covers up to 1,200 cubic feet, which is around 120 sq ft and suits a small bedroom, study or walk in closet.

A 20 litre dehumidifier covers up to 2,000 cubic feet, which is around 200 sq ft and suits a medium bedroom or a living room.

A 30 litre dehumidifier covers up to 3,000 cubic feet, which is around 300 sq ft and suits a large bedroom or a hall.

A 40 litre dehumidifier covers up to 4,000 cubic feet, which is around 400 sq ft and suits a big hall or an open plan living and dining area.

A 50 to 60 litre dehumidifier covers up to 5,000 to 6,000 cubic feet, which is around 500 to 600 sq ft and suits a basement, a shop, a small office or a store room.

If your room is on the ground floor, has damp walls or is used for drying clothes, then you should choose one size bigger. You can read our blog on how to choose the right size dehumidifier for a detailed sizing chart.

How Do the White Westinghouse and Aavta London Dehumidifiers Compare?

The table below is made only from the specification sheets on our website. The capacity is given at 30 degrees and 80 percent humidity, and the prices are as on our website today.

• Aavta 12 L: 12 litres per day, 1,200 cubic feet, 205 W, 1.8 litre tank, 38 dB, Rs 24,000.
• White Westinghouse 12 L: 12 litres per day, 1,200 cubic feet, 205 W, 1.8 litre tank, 38 dB, Rs 24,000.
• Aavta 20 L: 20 litres per day, 2,000 cubic feet, 320 W, 4 litre tank, 45 dB, Rs 35,000.
• White Westinghouse 20 L: 20 litres per day, 2,000 cubic feet, 420 W, 4 litre tank, 45 dB, Rs 35,000.
• Aavta 30 L: 30 litres per day, 3,000 cubic feet, 560 W, 7.7 litre tank, 45 dB, Rs 49,000.
• White Westinghouse 30 L: 30 litres per day, 3,000 cubic feet, 560 W, 7.7 litre tank, 45 dB, Rs 42,990.
• White Westinghouse 40 L: 40 litres per day, 4,000 cubic feet, 590 W, 5 litre tank, 50 dB, Rs 52,000.
• Aavta 50 L: 50 litres per day, 5,000 cubic feet, 690 W, 7.7 litre tank, 45 dB, Rs 59,000.
• White Westinghouse 50 L: 50 litres per day, 5,000 cubic feet, 660 W, 5 litre tank, 50 dB, Rs 64,000.
• White Westinghouse 60 L: 60 litres per day, 6,000 cubic feet, 930 W, 7.9 litre tank, 52 dB, Rs 72,000.

From the list above, the 12 litre models of both brands have same specifications and are quietest at 38 dB, so they suits bedrooms well. In 20 litre size, Aavta uses 320 W while White Westinghouse uses 420 W, so Aavta is lighter on power. In 30 litre size the specs are same and White Westinghouse costs less on our website today. White Westinghouse 40 litre and 50 litre also lists a separate dry mode with higher air flow on their specification sheets.

Which Dehumidifier Is Energy Efficient?

A simple way for comparing the energy efficiency of dehumidifiers is to see how many litres of water a dehumidifier removes for each unit of electricity. If we take the capacity at 30 degrees and 80 percent humidity and the rated power from the specification sheets, then the Aavta 12 litre removes around 2.4 litres per unit, the Aavta 20 litre around 2.6 litres per unit, the White Westinghouse 20 litre around 2 litres per unit, the Aavta 50 litre around 3 litres per unit and the White Westinghouse 50 litre around 3.2 litres per unit.

This is only a rough comparison, as the real power use depends on the room conditions and the compressor turns off and on with the humidistat. But, it shows that a bigger dehumidifier is often more efficient for each litre of water it removes, and that two models of the same size can have different power use. You can read our blog on the energy efficiency of dehumidifiers for more tips on saving electricity.

What About Service and Warranty?

A dehumidifier runs for many hours every day in the monsoon, so the service support and the warranty are as important as the specifications. All the dehumidifiers we sell come with a 12 month warranty, and our own service team, Kridovia Care, gives installation, service and after sales support with service within 48 hours. We are the authorised distributor of White Westinghouse home appliances in Eastern India, and we have been selling and supporting imported appliances since 2016.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which dehumidifier is good for a bedroom in India?

A 12 litre dehumidifier is good for a small bedroom of up to around 120 sq ft, and it is also the quietest model at 38 dB. For a bigger bedroom of up to around 200 sq ft, a 20 litre dehumidifier is better.

How many litres of dehumidifier do I need for my room?

For a room of up to around 120 sq ft, you need a 12 litre dehumidifier, for up to around 200 sq ft a 20 litre dehumidifier, and for up to around 300 sq ft a 30 litre dehumidifier. Choose one size bigger if the room is very damp.

How much electricity does a dehumidifier use?

The dehumidifiers we sell have a rated power of 205 W to 930 W, depending on the size. The actual use is usually lower, as the compressor turns off and on with the humidistat.

Which dehumidifier brands are available in India?

At Kridovia, we sell White Westinghouse and Aavta London dehumidifiers, from 12 litre home models to large commercial and industrial models.

Do the dehumidifiers have continuous drainage?

Yes, all the Aavta London and White Westinghouse dehumidifiers that we sell have continuous drainage, so you can run them for long hours with a drain pipe.

Not sure which dehumidifier is right for your room? Then, call or WhatsApp us at +91 8981224400 and tell us your room size and how damp the room is, and we will suggest the right model for you.