hOmeLabs 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier for up to 7,000 Sq Ft Rooms (MAX 120 Pint at 95F, 90% RH)

hOmeLabs 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier for up to 7,000 Sq Ft Rooms (MAX 120 Pint at 95F, 90% RH)

By hOmeLabs · Dehumidifiers · Home & Workspace

  • 50 pints/day at 80F/60%RH, MAX 120 pints at 95F/90%RH
  • Covers up to 7,000 sq ft
  • Wi-Fi app control with auto shut-off
  • Energy Star certified

Lowest price seen
~$269.99 (approx.)
from $269.99 at Amazon

Prices are snapshots. Check the current price with the store.

Problems, parts and running costs

Summary

A budget 50-pint dehumidifier with Wi-Fi app control for large, damp spaces, listed for up to 7,000 sq ft. Check the coverage claim before you buy: the manufacturer’s own non-Wi-Fi version is listed for 4,500 sq ft, and no independent test verifies the larger figure.

Strengths

  • Wi-Fi app control with auto shut-off at this price point.
  • Energy Star certified.
  • Manufacturer claims 50 pints/day at 80°F/60% RH, with a 1.6 gallon tank.
  • Owners on the manufacturer’s page praise effective humidity reduction, quiet operation and easy setup.
  • One owner reported dropping humidity from 60% to 40% quickly; another called the noise “minimal” and drained into a sump pump.
  • The manufacturer’s 2021 page showed 85% of reviews positive, a self-selected sample.

Weaknesses

  • No independent test data is public: RTINGS tested this model but the full review is paywalled.
  • Wirecutter dismissed hOmeLabs dehumidifiers over “design shortcomings” and unresponsive customer service.
  • The 7,000 sq ft coverage claim is unverified marketing; the non-Wi-Fi version is listed for 4,500 sq ft.
  • The 1 year warranty is short, and Wirecutter could not reach the company for information about the machines.
  • The MAX 120 pint rating applies only at 95°F/90% RH; output at 80°F/60% RH is 50 pints/day.
  • 11% of reviewers on the manufacturer’s 2021 page gave negative ratings.

Verified specifications

ModelHME021002N (Wi-Fi version).
Capacity50 pints/day at 80°F/60% RH; MAX 120 pints at 95°F/90% RH (manufacturer claim).
Coverageup to 7,000 sq ft (manufacturer claim).
Wi-Fiyes, app control with auto shut-off.
Energy Starcertified.
Tank1.6 gallon (non-Wi-Fi version’s page; the Wi-Fi version may differ).
Dimensions15.4 × 11 × 24.3 in (non-Wi-Fi version’s page; the Wi-Fi version may differ).
Warranty1 year (non-Wi-Fi version’s page).
RegionUS, 120 V.
Drain hosenot included (non-Wi-Fi version’s page).
Mobilitybuilt-in wheels and a handle.
Full research notes and sources

What independent testing found

RTINGS has tested the HME021002N, but the full review sits behind a membership paywall, so its measurements are not publicly available. Wirecutter tested hOmeLabs dehumidifiers and dismissed them, citing “design shortcomings like those that prompted us to pass on the GE APHR50LB” — a unit with “slippery, shallow pocket handles—not safe for moving a 44-pound machine—and a hard-to-access hose connection for passive draining”. Wirecutter also reported: “We were never able to reach a company representative or get any useful information about the machines from customer service.” Tom’s Guide’s 2026 best dehumidifiers guide does not mention hOmeLabs at all.

Coverage and capacity claims

The Wi-Fi version is listed for rooms up to 7,000 sq ft. The manufacturer’s own page for the non-Wi-Fi version lists 4,500 sq ft. The gap may reflect different test conditions or marketing, but nobody has verified the larger figure. Capacity works the same way: 50 pints/day at 80°F/60% RH is the realistic rating, while MAX 120 pints applies only at 95°F/90% RH. Treat both headline numbers as marketing until independent data exists.

Owner feedback

On the manufacturer’s 2021 product page, 85% of reviews were positive and 11% of reviewers gave negative ratings — a self-selected sample, not a reliability survey. Praise centers on effective humidity reduction, quiet operation, easy setup and value; one owner reported dropping humidity from 60% to 40% quickly, and another called the noise “minimal” and drained the unit into a sump pump. Specific complaints were not detailed in the accessible review snippets.

Is it worth it?

The non-Wi-Fi version sold for $259.97 in 2021, marked down from $359.95 (hOmeLabs, 2021) — budget positioning for a 50-pint machine. The Wi-Fi version commands a premium for app connectivity. With no public independent test data, a dismissal from Wirecutter over design and support, and a coverage claim the manufacturer’s own other model contradicts, this is a buy only if low price and app control matter more to you than verified performance and reachable support.

Which model this is

This page covers the hOmeLabs 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier, model HME021002N, sold on Amazon as ASIN B073VBWKJZ. hOmeLabs also sells a non-Wi-Fi version, model HME1146ous, with similar capacity but different features — don’t confuse the two.

Sources

Manufacturer:

Independent reviews:

Owner reports:

  • No independent owner threads were found; owner feedback exists only as reviews on the manufacturer’s 2021 product page, linked above.

Buying guides for this category

Related products