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MOISWELL Defender SP60
24.43 pints/day · Portable Dehumidifier dehumidifier
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About the MOISWELL Defender SP60
The MOISWELL Defender SP60 is a 24.43 pints/day portable dehumidifier dehumidifier certified by ENERGY STAR. Its official test figure is 285 kWh of electricity a year, which at the U.S. average price of 18.19¢ per kWh comes to $52 a year, or $415 over a typical 8-year life.
Among 489 portable dehumidifier models it ranks #205 for running cost. The cheapest model of this type would save $262 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 ALORAIR Sentinel Pro35X uses 242 kWh a year and would save about $63 over 8 years.
Cost to run where you live
285 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 small (under 30 pints a day) model ranked.
| ALORAIR Sentinel Pro35X | 21.27 pints/day | $44/yr | saves $63 |
| ARGENDON Sandidry Pro35C | 21.27 pints/day | $44/yr | saves $63 |
| Deye DYD-P30 | 25 pints/day | $47/yr | saves $42 |
| AeroNova ADC018 | 24.5 pints/day | $47/yr | saves $41 |
Specs
| Brand | MOISWELL |
| Model | Defender SP60 |
| Type | Portable Dehumidifier |
| Energy use | 285 kWh / year |
| Size | 24.43 pints/day |
| Water removed | 24.43 pints/day |
| Efficiency (IEF) | 1.84 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 SP60 cost to run?
About $52 a year at the U.S. average electricity price (18.19¢/kWh), based on its ENERGY STAR rating of 285 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 SP60 cost in electricity over its life?
About $415 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 SP60 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 ALORAIR Sentinel Pro35X uses 242 kWh a year, about $63 less in electricity over 8 years.
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