Waykar 80-Pint Energy Star Dehumidifier (JD025CE-80)

Waykar 80-Pint Energy Star Dehumidifier (JD025CE-80)

By Waykar · Dehumidifiers · Home & Workspace

  • 80 pints/day removal at 95 F, 90 percent RH
  • Covers spaces up to 5,000 sq ft
  • 1.14 gal tank with auto shutoff
  • Continuous drain via included 3.3 ft hose
  • Energy Star 2025 certified, 30-80 percent humidity range

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Summary

A large-capacity dehumidifier for damp basements and big rooms, sold direct by Waykar with a hose for continuous draining. The 80-pint headline is measured at 95 °F and 90 % humidity, so check how much it actually pulls from a cool room before you buy.

Strengths

  • Removes 80 pints a day at the standard 95 °F / 90 % RH rating condition.
  • Continuous draining through the supplied connector means no bucket to empty.
  • The tank-full light stops the unit and a buzzer beeps 15 times to remind you.
  • Two fan speeds, an air-swing setting and a 40 % to 80 % setpoint.
  • Casters make it movable, and the warranty runs 12 months.
  • A 1.14-gallon tank handles short runs without a hose.

Weaknesses

  • Output falls to about 24.49 pints a day at 65 °F / 60 % RH, far below the headline 80.
  • Uses R410A refrigerant, not the lower-GWP R-32 that Wirecutter prefers.
  • Works only between about 44.6 °F and 89.6 °F, so it is wrong for a cold garage.
  • No independent outlet has tested this exact model.
  • The 5,000 sq ft coverage figure is a manufacturer claim, not a measured number.
  • The retail code JD025CE-80 does not match the manual code JD025C-80.

Verified specifications

ModelJD025CE-80 at retail; the matching user manual is labelled JD025C-80.
Power source115 V ~ 60 Hz.
Total input current3.2 A.
Input power295 W at 65 °F / 60 % RH.
Energy factor (IEF)1.66 L/kWh at 65 °F / 60 % RH.
RefrigerantR410A, 140 g (4.94 oz).
Moisture removal (95 °F / 90 % RH)80 pints (37.84 L/day).
Moisture removal (65 °F / 60 % RH)24.49 pints (11.58 L/day).
Operating temperature range7 °C to 32 °C (44.6 °F to 89.6 °F).
Humidity setting40 % to 80 % RH in 5 % steps.
Water tank1.14 gallons, with continuous draining through a supplied connector and hose.
Warranty12 months with proof of purchase.
Full research notes and sources

What 80 pints really means

The 80-pint number is a single-condition rating at 95 °F and 90 % relative humidity, the standard used across the category. In a cooler, drier room the same machine removes far less: the manual rates it at 24.49 pints a day at 65 °F / 60 % RH, 35 pints at 80 °F / 60 % RH, and 60 pints at 86 °F / 80 % RH. The manual also rates capacity at about 65 °F / 60 % RH and limits normal operation to roughly 44.6 °F to 89.6 °F. If you are sizing it for a cool basement, plan around the lower figures, not the box.

Draining, upkeep and running costs

You can empty the 1.14-gallon tank or connect the supplied drain hose for continuous draining; the manual shows where the connector goes on the back. When the tank fills, the unit stops and beeps 15 times. Maintenance is limited to wiping the body and washing the inlet grille and filter, then drying it fully. There is no model-specific parts catalogue for this unit, so budget for filter cleaning rather than replacement parts. Waykar sells the JD025CE-80 direct for $269.99 (Waykar, 2026). Waykar’s other listed prices include $229.99 for the different TDW80A, $185.99 for the sold-out 50-pint and $305.99 for the 120-pint CTH120A (Waykar, 2026).

Reliability and warranty

This model comes with a 12-month warranty with proof of purchase. Dehumidifiers as a class have a rough reliability record: Wirecutter reports that about 8 % to 12 % of owners across brands reported a failure within roughly a year, and in 2023 about 1.5 million units from other brands were recalled over fire and burn hazards. Waykar is not named in that recall, and none of those numbers describe the JD025CE-80 specifically.

Is it worth it?

Waykar sells the JD025CE-80 direct for $269.99 (Waykar, 2026), in line with other 50- to 80-pint name-brand units. The value case rests on the manufacturer’s ratings and the 12-month warranty, because no independent outlet has tested this exact model. Wirecutter and Tom’s Guide do not cover Waykar, and CNET’s only Waykar pick is a different, smaller 34-pint unit. If you need an independently tested machine, compare the better-documented 50-pint class before you buy.

Which model this is

The retail model is JD025CE-80; the user manual that matches the 80-pint family is labelled JD025C-80. Waykar’s store lists the same machine under two names, both at $269.99 and both with the 1.14-gallon tank. Do not confuse it with Waykar’s other 80-pint listings: the newer TDW80A and the CTH and YDZ series are different machines. The “-80” means 80 pints a day.

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