Whirlpool WHHD501AW vs AlorAir Sentinel HD55S
Two of the portable dehumidifiers in our best portable dehumidifiers comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: Official 50 pints/day Appendix X1 capacity, 2.01 L/kWh integrated energy factor
Check price at AmazonBest for: Official 36.33 pints/day Appendix X1 capacity, 2.08 L/kWh integrated energy factor
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Whirlpool WHHD501AW | AlorAir Sentinel HD55S | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water removal capacityOfficial ENERGY STAR / DOE Appendix X1 water-removal capacity in pints per day. Missing values take the category minimum. | 50 pints/day | 36.33 pints/day | 34% |
| Integrated energy factorOfficial ENERGY STAR integrated energy factor, in liters of water removed per kilowatt-hour. Higher is more efficient. Missing values take the category minimum. | 2.01 L/kWh | 2.08 L/kWh | 32% |
| ENERGY STAR Most EfficientYes when the official ENERGY STAR record marks Most Efficient as Yes. Unstated counts as no. | No | No | 18% |
| Connected capableYes when the official ENERGY STAR record lists the model as connected-capable. Unstated counts as no. | No | No | 16% |
| Water removal capacity (ENERGY STAR / DOE Appendix X1) | 50 pints/day | 36.33 pints/day | info |
| Integrated energy factor (ENERGY STAR) | 2.01 L/kWh | 2.08 L/kWh | info |
| Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR) | 530 kWh/year | 379 kWh/year | info |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No | No | info |
| Connected capable (ENERGY STAR) | No | No | info |
| Product type (ENERGY STAR) | Portable Dehumidifier | Portable Dehumidifier | info |
| Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR) | HFC-32 | HFC-32 | info |
| Certified model number | WHHD501AW | Sentinel HD55S | info |
| CoolPick score | 5.4/10 | 4.7/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Whirlpool WHHD501AW
Better published figure on: Water removal capacity.
What we like
- Official integrated energy factor of 2.01 L/kWh
- Highest official Appendix X1 capacity in this comparison (50 pints/day)
Watch out for
- Not marked ENERGY STAR Most Efficient on the official record
- ENERGY STAR does not list this model as connected-capable
AlorAir Sentinel HD55S
Better published figure on: Integrated energy factor.
What we like
- Official integrated energy factor of 2.08 L/kWh
Watch out for
- Not marked ENERGY STAR Most Efficient on the official record
- ENERGY STAR does not list this model as connected-capable
Verdict
The AlorAir Sentinel HD55S record lists 36.33 pints/day and a 2.08 L/kWh integrated energy factor. The Whirlpool WHHD501AW record lists 50.00 pints/day and 2.01 L/kWh. Neither is marked Most Efficient or connected-capable on the official record.
- Whirlpool WHHD501AW: ENERGY STAR Product Finder: WHHD501AW
- Whirlpool WHHD501AW: ENERGY STAR certified dehumidifiers dataset
- AlorAir Sentinel HD55S: ENERGY STAR Product Finder: Sentinel HD55S
- AlorAir Sentinel HD55S: ENERGY STAR certified dehumidifiers dataset