Open Thread: Ambiano Compact Dehumidifier

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In the Midwest, where I live, humidity is an eternal struggle. During the summer, humidity can get high, turning even an 80+ degree day into a swamp — to say nothing of 90+ degree days. During the winter, with temperatures below freezing, humidity inside the house can get low, thanks to the furnace. Neither high or low humidity is good; high humidity can encourage mold and certain pests, while low humidity leads to dry, cracked skin and other irritations.

The sweet spot for indoor humidity is 30-50 percent. Achieving that is the art. Enter humidifiers and dehumidifiers, which can add or remove moisture from the air to meet your needs.

Aldi sells both. During the winter months, the grocer stocks various humidifiers to stave off dry air. During the summer, the grocer is known to sell the occasional dehumidifier, including this one.

What We Know:

The Ambiano Compact Dehumidifier is an Aldi Find. That means Aldi stores get a single shipment, and once that shipment is gone, it’s gone. If you can’t find them in your store, you’re out of luck until they come back, whenever that might be.

In 2026, the dehumidifier cost $49.99. That’s on par with prices for similar dehumidifiers on Amazon.

What We Don’t Know:

We haven’t tried out this particular model, so we can’t speak to how easy it is to use, how effective it pulls moisture, or how durable it is. Aldi also hasn’t provided any details on it in its weekly digital ad. For that reason, we’ve created this open thread for users to share their experiences.

Have you tried out this dehumidifier? Let us know about it in the comments.