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MOISWELL Defender M145
49.83 pints/day · Portable Dehumidifier dehumidifier
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About the MOISWELL Defender M145
The MOISWELL Defender M145 is a 49.83 pints/day portable dehumidifier dehumidifier certified by ENERGY STAR. Its official test figure is 530 kWh of electricity a year, which at the U.S. average price of 18.19¢ per kWh comes to $96 a year, or $771 over a typical 8-year life.
Among 489 portable dehumidifier models it ranks #479 for running cost. The cheapest model of this type would save $618 in electricity over 8 years, though it may differ in size and features.
If you want the same type and a similar size for less to run, the Aeocky RHEA PRO-RCS50(Y)-N4-3-25 uses 432 kWh a year and would save about $143 over 8 years.
Cost to run where you live
530 kWh a year (ENERGY STAR test figure) × 18.19¢ per kWh, the average residential price in the U.S. for Jan–Aug 2026 (EIA). Your bill depends on your utility and how you use it.
Cheaper to run, same type and size
Or see every large (45 pints a day and up) model ranked.
| Aeocky RHEA PRO-RCS50(Y)-N4-3-25 | 44.34 pints/day | $79/yr | saves $143 |
| Aeocky LEO PRO-RCS50(Y)-N4-3(B)-25 | 44.94 pints/day | $80/yr | saves $134 |
| Vellgoo TAURUS PRO-RCS50(Y)-N4-3-25 | 45 pints/day | $81/yr | saves $125 |
| Waykar CTH150B | 49.43 pints/day | $86/yr | saves $86 |
Specs
| Brand | MOISWELL |
| Model | Defender M145 |
| Type | Portable Dehumidifier |
| Energy use | 530 kWh / year |
| Size | 49.83 pints/day |
| Water removed | 49.83 pints/day |
| Efficiency (IEF) | 2.02 L/kWh |
| Refrigerant | HFC-32 |
| Most efficient | No |
Specs and energy use from the ENERGY STAR certified products list (U.S. EPA). An asterisk in a model number stands for colour or finish codes. HouseholdLeak is not affiliated with ENERGY STAR or the EPA.
Questions people ask
How much does the MOISWELL Defender M145 cost to run?
About $96 a year at the U.S. average electricity price (18.19¢/kWh), based on its ENERGY STAR rating of 530 kWh a year. In a state with expensive power it can be much more; pick your state on this page to see your number.
How much will the MOISWELL Defender M145 cost in electricity over its life?
About $771 over 8 years, a typical life for a dehumidifier. Add that to the price you pay to get the true cost to own.
Is the MOISWELL Defender M145 energy efficient?
It is ENERGY STAR certified, which means it meets the EPA's efficiency requirements for its type.
Is there a cheaper dehumidifier to run of the same type and size?
Yes. The Aeocky RHEA PRO-RCS50(Y)-N4-3-25 uses 432 kWh a year, about $143 less in electricity over 8 years.
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