Excess humidity in the home can be unhealthy, uncomfortable and difficult to be around. When humidity is allowed to sit indoors, it can cause the space to become musty, grow mold, cause damage and sometimes even lead to problems that could cause a severe health crisis.

You can remove the moisture in your home with a dehumidifier. You don't have to be living in a humid climate to benefit from a dehumidifier. Despite the weather outside, humidity can — and often does — affect rooms prone to damp conditions, such as bathrooms, laundry rooms, basements or any area that doesn't receive proper air circulation.

Our pick for best overall dehumidifier is the Frigidaire FGAC5044W1.

CNET take: Because dehumidifiers mainly rely on refrigeration technology to pull humidity out of the air, it should be no surprise that a company known for refrigerators tops this list.

This 50-pint, large-capacity model offers a helpful smart capability that allows you to connect the machine to Wi-Fi and monitor the fullness of the collection tank remotely. Plus, it will turn off when it's full so there's no need to worry about coming home to an overflow mess, and it offers a continuous draining option, too.

Another benefit of this machine is the washable filter, so you don't need to consistently replace it. Depending on your size, budget and functionality needs, Frigidaire is always a steady choice.

Most high-functioning dehumidifiers aren't winning any points for style, but this Frigidaire model has a clean, unobtrusive look. Reviewers online frequently noted a quick, drastic improvement of the humidity levels in the rooms where this was placed.

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