Quick Answer: De’Longhi’s current U.S. lineup runs from the compact 15-pint DEX16F (about $150-180) up through the AAFA-certified DDX45E (about $249.99, up to 500 sq ft, no pump) and its pump-equipped twin the DDX45PE (about $329.95), to a 50-pint Energy Star 5.0 pump model rated up to 4,500 sq ft (about $330-430). Before buying one, know this: De’Longhi has been named in two separate CPSC fire-hazard recalls from two different manufacturers — Gree in 2013 and New Widetech in 2021 — and the 2021 recall lists the exact same model names, DDX45PE, DDX50PE, and DDX70PE, that De’Longhi still sells today under a later, unaffected generation.
De’Longhi is better known in the U.S. for espresso machines and space heaters, but its dehumidifier line has quietly earned the single strongest health certification in the category — and, separately, the brand’s name has turned up in two unrelated fire-hazard recalls over the past decade-plus. Neither fact cancels the other out, but both are worth knowing before you buy, especially if you’re shopping secondhand.
De’Longhi dehumidifiers at a glance
| Model | Best for | Capacity | Pump | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Longhi DEX16F | Best compact / bedroom & closet | 15 pints/day | No — tank/filtration unit | about $150-180 |
| De'Longhi DDX45E | Best overall / AAFA-certified | 45 pint (DOE), up to 500 sq ft | No — continuous drain | about $249.99 |
| De'Longhi DDX45PE | Best with pump, same AAFA rating | 45 pint (DOE), up to 500 sq ft | Yes — up to 16 ft | about $329.95 |
| De'Longhi 50-Pint Energy Star 5.0 | Best for basement/large room | 50 pint, up to 4,500 sq ft | Yes | about $330-430 |
De’Longhi by the numbers
- 2: separate CPSC fire-hazard recalls that have named De’Longhi dehumidifiers, built by two unrelated manufacturers — Gree Electric in 2013 and New Widetech in 2021.
- 0: the number of letters separating De’Longhi’s currently sold DDX45PE, DDX50PE, and DDX70PE model names from the exact names listed in the 2021 New Widetech recall notice — a cleaner collision than Ivation’s one-letter gap covered elsewhere on this site.
- September 1, 2017: the manufacture-date cutoff in the 2021 recall — De’Longhi units built on or after that date, including current retail stock, aren’t part of it.
- Only one: as of 2026, De’Longhi’s DDX45E/DDX45PE pair remains the only dehumidifier line with the AAFA’s asthma & allergy friendly certification, per our own best dehumidifier for allergies guide.
- 2005: the year De’Longhi and TCL formed their Zhongshan, China joint-venture factory to build dehumidifiers and portable ACs under both brand names.
1. De’Longhi DEX16F — Best Compact / Bedroom & Closet
De'Longhi DEX16F 15-Pint
- Sized for a bedroom, closet, or small home office rather than a basement — the entry point into De'Longhi's current U.S. lineup.
- Sold with built-in air filtration on its Amazon retail listing, a feature the brand's larger pump models don't all carry.
- No pump — plan on emptying a tank or running a gravity-drain hose on a flat surface.
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For other small-room options across brands, see our best small dehumidifier guide.
2. De’Longhi DDX45E — Best Overall (AAFA-Certified)
De'Longhi DDX45E 45-Pint
- One of only two dehumidifier models on the market, alongside its own pump-equipped twin below, to hold the AAFA's asthma & allergy friendly certification.
- 45-pint (DOE) rating covers up to about 500 sq ft — a bedroom, living room, or finished basement room, not a whole open basement.
- No built-in pump; relies on a continuous-drain hose or manual tank emptying.
For the full allergy-focused breakdown of this certification, see our best dehumidifier for allergies guide.
3. De’Longhi DDX45PE — Best With a Built-In Pump
De'Longhi DDX45PE 45-Pint with Pump
- Same 45-pint DOE rating and AAFA certification as the DDX45E, plus a built-in pump that can push condensate up to 16 feet overhead — useful if your drain exit isn't downhill from the unit.
- Listed directly on delonghi.com/en-us at $329.95 as of this writing.
- Shares its exact model name with a unit named in the 2021 New Widetech recall — see the recall section below before buying one secondhand.
For other pump-equipped picks across every brand on this site, see our best dehumidifier with pump guide.
4. De’Longhi 50-Pint Energy Star 5.0 — Best for Basement
De'Longhi 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump (Energy Star 5.0)
- Rated for up to 4,500 sq ft, De'Longhi's newer Energy Star 5.0 generation with a built-in carbon filter and pump — its largest current U.S. consumer model.
- Listed at $429.95 directly from De'Longhi; Amazon and other retailers have carried the same capacity tier at lower prices during promotions.
- LCD electronic controls, adjustable humidistat, 24-hour timer, and auto-defrost, consistent with the rest of De'Longhi's pump lineup.
For how this stacks up against other basement-sized units, see our best dehumidifier for basement guide.
Two recalls, two manufacturers, zero-letter naming collision
De’Longhi’s recall history is unusual for how little it has to do with the company itself. In September 2013, the CPSC recalled roughly 2.2 million dehumidifiers across 12 brands, all built by Gree Electric — De’Longhi’s DDSE30 and DDSE40 were two of the named models, part of 325 reported incidents and 71 fires totaling about $2.7 million in property damage across every brand involved. Gree didn’t manufacture anything else for De’Longhi beyond those older units.
Then in August 2021, De’Longhi showed up again — this time in the New Widetech recall, an entirely separate manufacturer covering about 2 million dehumidifiers sold under well-known brand names from February 2009 through August 2017. The CPSC’s recall notice lists De’Longhi models by name: DD30P, DD40P, DD45, DD45E (specific serial ranges only), DD45P, DD45PE, DD50P, DD50PC, DD50PE, DD50PSC, DD50PSCE, DD70PE, DDX45PE, DDX50PE, and DDX70PE.
That last group is the one worth stopping on. DDX45PE is the exact model name De’Longhi sells today, confirmed directly on delonghi.com/en-us at $329.95 — the same 45-pint, pump-equipped, AAFA-certified unit recommended above. The recall only covers units manufactured before September 1, 2017, so a current retail purchase isn’t affected. But unlike Ivation’s recalled IVADH70PW versus its current IVALDH70PW — a one-letter difference covered elsewhere on this site — De’Longhi’s recalled and current model names are identical. There’s no spelling cue at all to separate them; only the manufacture date or serial number tells you which generation you’re holding, which matters most if you’re buying used, inheriting a unit, or finding one at a yard sale rather than ordering new.
How to choose a De’Longhi dehumidifier
- Buying new from Amazon or delonghi.com removes the recall question entirely — current stock postdates the September 2017 cutoff. The naming collision only matters for secondhand or long-stored units.
- If allergies or asthma are the main driver, the DDX45E or DDX45PE are the only dehumidifiers on the market with AAFA certification — a genuinely different selling point from every other brand covered on this site.
- Pick the DDX45PE over the DDX45E only if you need the pump. Both share the same 45-pint/500 sq ft rating and AAFA certification; the pump adds about $80 for drain flexibility, nothing else.
- Size up to the 50-pint Energy Star 5.0 model for anything larger than a single room. The 500 sq ft ceiling on the 45-pint pair is a room rating, not a basement rating.
- If you’re buying secondhand, check the serial number against New Widetech’s recall lookup before plugging anything in — especially any unit named DD45PE, DD50PE, DD70PE, or the DDX-prefixed versions, regardless of how new it looks.
The bottom line
The DDX45E (about $249.99) is the best overall De’Longhi pick for most rooms, backed by a health certification no competitor on this site can match, and the DDX45PE (about $329.95) adds a pump at the same capacity and certification. Step down to the DEX16F (about $150-180) for a bedroom or closet, or up to the 50-pint Energy Star 5.0 (about $330-430) for a basement. Whichever you choose if buying new, the 2021 and 2013 recalls don’t apply to current stock — but if a De’Longhi unit comes to you secondhand under any of the DD45PE/DD50PE/DD70PE-family names, check its manufacture date before you plug it in. Compare the full field in our best dehumidifier pillar, see our best dehumidifier brands guide for how De’Longhi stacks up against the rest, and check whether Amazon Prime is worth it for dehumidifier shoppers before you check out.