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Waykar 80 Pints 5000 Sq. Ft 2025 Energy Star Dehumidifier for Basement

Waykar 80 Pints 5000 Sq. Ft 2025 Energy Star Dehumidifier for Basement

By Waykar · Dehumidifiers · Home & Workspace · More from Waykar

  • Capacity: 80 pints/day at 95F, 90% RH
  • Coverage: up to 5,000 sq
  • Water tank: 1.14 gal (4.3 L) with included 3.3 ft gravity drain hose
  • Noise level: 42 dB
  • Dimensions: 13.86 x 10.71 x 21.89 in

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Summary

A mid-size portable compressor dehumidifier rated for 80 pints a day and up to 5,000 square feet, with a 1.14 gal bucket and an included gravity drain hose. Check the real numbers before you buy: the 80-pint figure only holds at 95°F and 90% humidity, and independent testing puts capacity near 25 pints a day at the DOE 65°F and 60% standard.

Strengths

  • Covers up to 5,000 sq. ft. with a 1.14 gal bucket that pulls out from the side.
  • ENERGY STAR certified, with 299 kWh/year listed by the EPA.
  • Gravity drain with an included 3.3 ft hose, so it can run while you are away.
  • Auto defrost, memory restart and a 30%–80% humidity set range.
  • Washable filter and smooth casters, at 33.55 lb for a mid-size unit.

Weaknesses

  • The 42 dB noise claim is contradicted by measured 72.2 dB on high and 63.8 dB on low.
  • It drew 319 W at 50% RH, which testers called high for its size class.
  • The built-in hygrometer read about 5% above the room in independent testing.
  • Gravity hoses clog with algae and fungus, so the bucket fills instead of draining.
  • Waykar’s own customer page shows several units failing within about one to two years.

Verified specifications

ModelJD025CE-80.
Coverageup to 5,000 sq. ft.
Capacity80 pints/day at 95°F/90% RH; about 25 pints/day at the DOE 65°F/60% RH standard; ENERGY STAR lists 24.93 pints/day.
Water tank1.14 gal (4.3 L), removable, with auto shut-off when full.
Drainagegravity drain with an included 3.3 ft hose; no built-in pump.
Humidity set range30%–80%.
Air swingautomatic 30°–90°.
Fan speeds
Power319 W measured at 50% RH.
EnergyENERGY STAR certified; 299 kWh/year per the EPA filing.
Dimensions13.86 × 10.71 × 21.89 in; weight 33.55 lb.
Noise42 dB claimed by Waykar.
Warranty1 year, with a 2nd-year extension on registration and lifetime tech support.
Full research notes and sources

Real capacity and the 80-pint headline

Dehumidifier Buyers Guide tested the exact JD025CE-80 at the DOE standard of 65°F and 60% RH and measured roughly 25 pints a day, and the EPA ENERGY STAR listing carries 24.93 pints a day with 299 kWh/year. Waykar’s own sibling page rates a family member at 62 pints/day at 86°F/80% RH. Treat this as a small- to mid-capacity machine rather than a true large-space dehumidifier.

Noise and power

Both independent noise checks disagree with the 42 dB claim. Dehumidifier Buyers Guide measured 72.2 dB on high and 63.8 dB on low near the control panel on the exact model; HGTV measured 59.5 dB on an unnamed Waykar 80-pint unit it named Best Overall in 2026. HGTV praised the accurate humidity reading; Dehumidifier Buyers Guide found the opposite, with the built-in hygrometer reading about 5% high.

Drain, upkeep and warranty

Routine care is simple: clean the tank and its cover, clean the air strainer, and cut power before maintenance. The common failure is the gravity drain: owners report the hose or drain tray clogging with algae and fungus so water backs up into the bucket, and the manual warns that a hose that is too long or not sloped low enough will leak. There is no built-in pump, no laundry mode and no check-filter light. The warranty is 1 year plus a 2nd year on registration.

Which model this is

ft., 1.14 gal tank, 42 dB and 13.86 × 10.71 × 21.89 in. The Amazon listing for it is ASIN B0B5V2YZPZ. Do not merge it with Waykar’s other 80-pint models: the CHWA80A has a 1.45 gal tank and 47 dB, and the CTH80A, CTH80B and YDZ-80 are different units.

Is it worth it?

At Waykar’s own $269.99 store price the value is weak: the only measured capacity is about 25 pints a day and Dehumidifier Buyers Guide gives it a Value score of 2.0, suggesting a fair price nearer $100. Adjacent Waykar 80-pint models sit at $169.99 and $179.99 at Best Buy. At a deep discount it can work as a secondary or small-space unit, provided you confirm the JD025CE-80 code, accept the gravity-drain maintenance and do not rely on the 42 dB or 80-pint claims.

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