KNKA PRO: 2 DOE certified models
KNKA PRO has 2 dehumidifier basic models certified to DOE as of 2026-11-03, rated 10 to 18.5 pints/day under the 2019 DOE test. 2 are the same unit as models filed under other brands. How their efficiency compares with their DOE class is below.
Key findings
- Highest certified water removal among its dehumidifiers: KNKA PRO PD30MA-20 at 18.5 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 |  | KNKA PROPD30MA- |
| 18.5pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 1.7 | up to 25 | 2 | Check price on Amazon |
| 2 |  | KNKA PROPD22SC- |
| 10pints/day, 2019 DOE test | 1.3 | up to 25 | 2 | Check price on Amazon |
How efficient are KNKA PRO dehumidifiers?
Of the 2 KNKA PRO dehumidifiers, none files a higher IEF than the class median: 1 matches it and 1 falls below it.
| DOE class | KNKA PRO models | Above median | Class median | Best KNKA PRO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portable dehumidifiers up to 25 pints/day (253) | 2 | 0 | IEF 1.7 | PD30MA- |
A higher IEF means more water removed per kWh.
Who makes KNKA PRO 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.
KNKA PRO shares 2 units with one other brand, KNKA.
| Basic model | KNKA PRO model | Number belongs to | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|
| PD22SC- | PD22SC- | No known prefix | 2 |
| PD30MA- | PD30MA- | No known prefix | 2 |
How much does a KNKA PRO dehumidifier cost to run?
Running nonstop at DOE's test conditions, the 2 KNKA PRO dehumidifiers with both figures use 3.64 to 5.15 kWh a day. That's about 66¢ to 94¢ a day, or $19.83 to $28.05 for 30 days. The lowest is KNKA PRO PD22SC-12 (10 pints/day, IEF 1.3) and the highest KNKA PRO PD30MA-20 (18.5 pints/day, IEF 1.7).
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.
How does KNKA PRO PD30MA-20 compare with other brands?
Picked by rule from models with a matched listing, DOE data as of 2026-11-03.
- Within 3 pints/day of its size, highest IEF: AKIRES HY16DE002, 16 pints/day. DOE class up to 25 pints/day, IEF 1.89: about 10% less power for the same water removal.
- Nearest size in its class with a higher IEF: AIUSEVO AS320, 18.5 pints/day. DOE class up to 25 pints/day, IEF 1.75.
- Nearest bigger unit: Broan 4044650, 21.99 pints/day. DOE class up to 25 pints/day, IEF 1.64.
Questions about KNKA PRO
- Is KNKA PRO a good dehumidifier brand?
- How its 2 dehumidifiers compare on efficiency with their DOE class is above. 2 of them are the same unit as another brand's model. We don't test reliability, noise or build quality, so we can't rank brands on those. How we compare models.
- Does KNKA PRO make a 50 pint dehumidifier?
- No current DOE record shows one as of 2026-11-03. Its largest, KNKA PRO PD30MA-20, certifies 18.5 pints/day under the 2019 DOE test. Boxes that quote the older 80°F test read higher for the same unit. How the 2019 test changed pint ratings.
- Which KNKA PRO dehumidifier is the most efficient for its size?
- KNKA PRO PD30MA-20, at IEF 1.7: higher than 94 of the 253 in its DOE class (portable dehumidifiers up to 25 pints/day). At the other end is KNKA PRO PD22SC-12, at IEF 1.3, tied with 62 others at DOE's 1.30 minimum.
- Is KNKA PRO the same as KNKA?
- For 2 units, yes: both file them under the same DOE basic model (PD22SC-12 and PD30MA-20). Compare the 2 brands of PD22SC-12. Compare the 2 brands of PD30MA-20.