Best Amana Dehumidifier 2026: AMND501AW & AMAD481BW — Plus a Recall List It's Actually On

Quick Answer: The best Amana dehumidifier is the 50-Pint AMND501AW — ENERGY STAR certified, 3 fan speeds, and listed anywhere from $209.99 to $299.99 depending on the retailer. If you need continuous drainage, the AMND501PAW is the same unit with a built-in pump added. For a smaller room, the 48-Pint AMAD481BW covers up to 1,200 sq ft for roughly $250-320. Before you buy any of the three, know two things: retailer spec sheets disagree with each other (one lists the 50-pint’s coverage at 4,500 sq ft, another at 150 sq ft), and Amana — unlike several brands already covered on this site — is one of roughly 20 brand names actually named in the CPSC’s 2021 dehumidifier fire-hazard recall, though the specific recalled models predate the current lineup.

Updated October 22, 2026 — added a third current model we’d missed: the AMND501PAW, a pump-equipped version of the AMND501AW. Original review published October 18, 2026.

Amana only shows up on this site today as a passing mention inside other brands’ recall-list bullets, and “amana dehumidifier” had no dedicated roundup until this page launched. The current US lineup is small — three models, two of them gravity-drain only, all ENERGY STAR certified per their own retailer listings. Before the model breakdown, two things worth knowing up front: Amana’s name is genuinely part of the biggest dehumidifier recall in US history (the specific affected models aren’t these), and the listed specs for the 50-pint models disagree depending on which retailer’s page you’re reading.

Amana dehumidifiers at a glance

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Amana dehumidifiers by the numbers

• ~20: the number of brand names covered by the CPSC’s 2021 New Widetech dehumidifier recall (roughly 2-2.4 million units sold 2009-2017) — Amana’s name is on that list, alongside Danby, Whynter, Edgestar, Friedrich, Haier, and Honeywell, per CPSC.gov.
• 10 model numbers: the specific Amana units named in that recall (D930M, D935M, D945E, D950EP, D965E, D965E-E, D970E-E, D970EP, D974E, DM70E-E), all manufactured before September 1, 2017 — a different naming scheme entirely from the current AM-prefix AMND501AW and AMAD481BW.
• 30x: the gap between the two coverage figures retailers list for the identical AMND501AW — Home Depot says 4,500 sq ft, Kohl’s says 150 sq ft. One of those numbers is almost certainly wrong; 150 sq ft would be an unusually small rating for a 50-pint unit.
• 32%: the weight discrepancy on the AMAD481BW between Tractor Supply’s listed 31.75 lb and Amana’s own spec sheet figure of 41.89 lb — worth knowing before you plan how you’ll carry it into a basement.
• $262.60–299: the price range we found for the pump-equipped AMND501PAW across retailers — cheapest at Home Depot, most expensive at Sam’s Club for the identical model number.

1. Amana 50-Pint (AMND501AW) — Best Overall

For a wider field of 50-pint options across every brand, see our best 50 pint dehumidifier guide.

2. Amana 50-Pint with Pump (AMND501PAW) — Best for Continuous Drainage

3. Amana 48-Pint (AMAD481BW) — Best for a Mid-Size Room

For how a mid-size room’s needs compare across brands, see our best dehumidifier for basement guide.

The recall Amana is actually on

Unlike several brands already covered on this site, Amana doesn’t get a clean bill here — its name is genuinely part of the public recall record:

• 2021: The CPSC recalled roughly 2 million dehumidifiers manufactured by New Widetech and sold under about 20 brand names, including Amana, Danby, Whynter, Edgestar, Friedrich, Haier, and Honeywell. The Amana-branded models specifically named are D930M, D935M, D945E, D950EP, D965E, D965E-E, D970E-E, D970EP, D974E, and DM70E-E — all manufactured before September 1, 2017.
• What’s not on that list: neither current Amana model, the AMND501AW or AMAD481BW. Both use an entirely different AM-prefix naming scheme introduced after the recall, which is a meaningfully cleaner distinction than the one-letter naming collisions some other recalled brands still carry on their current lineups.

If you’re buying a used or secondhand Amana unit — especially anything with a D-prefix model number — check it against the CPSC database before plugging it in. The remedy for recalled units was a pro-rated refund; owners should stop using the unit and contact New Widetech directly.

How to choose an Amana dehumidifier

• Pick capacity by pints, then double-check coverage yourself. The AMND501AW’s conflicting 4,500 sq ft vs. 150 sq ft listings are a reminder not to trust a single retailer’s room-size claim at face value — cross-check against a comparable 50-pint model’s rating, like Frigidaire’s or Midea’s.
• Know the bucket size before you buy. The AMAD481BW’s 6.3-quart bucket is meaningfully smaller than the AMND501AW’s 16.2-pint tank — in a genuinely damp room, that means emptying it more often.
• Check any used unit’s model number against CPSC.gov. Amana’s brand name is on the 2021 New Widetech recall list; the current lineup isn’t, but older Amana units in the secondhand market could be.
• Shop more than one retailer. Prices for the AMND501AW alone range from $209.99 to $299.99 depending on the source — a real spread worth checking before ordering.
• Compare against other budget-tier brands first. Our best budget dehumidifier guide cross-checks price-tier options like Frigidaire and hOmeLabs against brands like Amana.

The bottom line

The Amana 50-Pint (AMND501AW) is the best overall pick if you need real basement-level capacity, at a price that ranges $209.99-299.99 depending on retailer. If you’d rather not empty a bucket, the AMND501PAW adds a built-in pump to that same unit for about $262.60-299. For a smaller room, the 48-Pint (AMAD481BW) covers up to 1,200 sq ft for roughly $250-320, with a smaller bucket to match its smaller footprint. Whichever you choose, two things are worth remembering: the retailer spec sheets for the 50-pint models genuinely disagree with each other on room size, and Amana’s brand name — unlike some others already reviewed on this site — is part of the 2021 New Widetech recall record, even though none of the current models is one of the affected units. Friedrich shares that same recall history but sells at nearly double the price for the same 50-pint, pump-equipped tier — see our Amana vs. Friedrich comparison for whether that premium is worth it. Compare the full field in our best dehumidifier pillar, size your space with our dehumidifier size guide, or confirm whether Amazon Prime is worth it for dehumidifier shoppers before you check out.