Glowells: 5 DOE certified models
Glowells has 5 dehumidifier basic models certified to DOE as of 2026-11-03, rated 6 to 35 pints/day under the 2019 DOE test. How their efficiency compares with their DOE class is below.
Key findings
- Highest certified water removal among its dehumidifiers: Glowells PD120A at 35 pints/day.
Source: DOE Compliance Certification Database (dehumidifiers), data as of 2026-11-03.
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Dehumidifiers
| # | Photo | Model | Labels | Pints/day (2019 test) | IEF, L/kWh | DOE class | Brands | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | GlowellsPD120A |
| 35pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 2.01 | 25 to 50 | 1 | Check price on Amazon |
| 2 |  | GlowellsPD82A |
| 23pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 1.75 | up to 25 | 1 | Check price on Amazon |
| 3 |  | GlowellsPD12A |
| 19pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 1.75 | up to 25 | 1 | Check price on Amazon |
| 4 |  | GlowellsPD14ES |
| 10pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 1.3 | up to 25 | 1 | Check price on Amazon |
| 5 |  | GlowellsPD20A |
| 6pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 1.3 | up to 25 | 1 | Check price on Amazon |
How efficient are Glowells dehumidifiers?
Of the 5 Glowells dehumidifiers, 3 file a higher IEF than the class median and 2 fall below it.
| DOE class | Glowells models | Above median | Class median | Best Glowells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portable dehumidifiers up to 25 pints/day (253) | 4 | 2 | IEF 1.7 | PD12A IEF 1.75 |
| Portable dehumidifiers, 25 to 50 pints/day (296) | 1 | 1 | IEF 1.91 | PD120A IEF 2.01 |
A higher IEF means more water removed per kWh.
Who makes Glowells dehumidifiers?
DOE's database has no manufacturer field, so the evidence is whose model number each unit is filed under and which other brands file the same unit.
None of the 5 Glowells basic models is filed by another brand as of 2026-11-03, and none uses another company's model number. DOE's records tie them to Glowells alone.
How much does a Glowells dehumidifier cost to run?
Running nonstop at DOE's test conditions, the 5 Glowells dehumidifiers with both figures use 2.18 to 8.24 kWh a day. That's about 40¢ to $1.50 a day, or $11.90 to $44.89 for 30 days. The lowest is Glowells PD20A (6 pints/day, IEF 1.3) and the highest Glowells PD120A (35 pints/day, IEF 2.01).
Real use cycles on and off with the humidity, so these are the upper figures for a day of nonstop running.
At 18.16¢ per kWh, the US average residential price for August 2026 (EIA Electric Power Monthly, table 5.6.A). Worked out from the certified figures.
Questions about Glowells
- Is Glowells a good dehumidifier brand?
- How its 5 dehumidifiers compare on efficiency with their DOE class is above. All 5 are filed under Glowells alone. We don't test reliability, noise or build quality, so we can't rank brands on those. How we compare models.
- Does Glowells make a 50 pint dehumidifier?
- No current DOE record shows one as of 2026-11-03. Its largest, Glowells PD120A, certifies 35 pints/day under the 2019 DOE test. Boxes that quote the older 80°F test read higher for the same unit. By DOE class: 4 in the up to 25 pints/day class and 1 in the 25 to 50 pints/day class. How the 2019 test changed pint ratings.
- Which Glowells dehumidifier is the most efficient for its size?
- Glowells PD12A and Glowells PD82A tie at IEF 1.75: higher than 148 of the 253 in its DOE class (portable dehumidifiers up to 25 pints/day). At the other end are Glowells PD14ES and Glowells PD20A, at IEF 1.3, 2 of the 63 at DOE's 1.30 minimum.