GE
GE APYR50LC
A
Ranked #2 in Dehumidifiers
818 LP on the
category ladder
what's LP?
Largest capacity with a built-in pump and lowest energy use per pint
Consolidated from 8 independent outlets
Where the cited sources landed, as we read them
- 4 positive sources
- 2 mixed sources
Pros & cons
- ✓ Largest 50-pint capacity
- ✓ Built-in condensate pump
- ✓ Excellent airflow
- ✓ Lowest energy use per pint among 50-pint class
- ✓ Named the best dehumidifier RTINGS has tested
The sources behind this ranking
We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.
4 positive sources
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RottenWiFi RottenWiFi Team · reviewer · Aug 2026 
RENOVIXO Article · Aug 2026 
DehumidifierVerdict Editorial Team · reviewer · Jul 2026 
Better Buy Lab Article
RottenWiFi RottenWiFi Team · reviewer · Aug 2026 The GE APYR50LC is the best dehumidifier for a basement when the space needs high-capacity moisture removal and the collected water cannot conveniently flow downhill into a drain. RTINGS highlights the GE’s 50-pint capacity, powerful airflow, relatively good energy efficiency, drain spout, built-in pump, and integrated moisture sensor.Read R
RENOVIXO Article · Aug 2026 Choose the GE APYR50LC if you want the latest RTINGS availability-powered select and a built-in pump. Choose the HomeLabs 32-Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier. If your basement is smaller or you want remote humidity monitoring. Choose the Honeywell 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Built-in Pump. Not exactly what you’d expect.Read D
DehumidifierVerdict Editorial Team · reviewer · Jul 2026 The GE APYR50LC is the best GE dehumidifier for most basements and utility rooms — 50 pints a day, a 16-foot pump lift, and a RTINGS Best Overall nod from March 2026.Read B
Better Buy Lab Article Best basement dehumidifier overallRead
2 mixed sources
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MacMyths MacMyths Team · reviewer · Aug 2026 
aridalia.com Vitalii Markov · reviewer · Aug 2026
MacMyths MacMyths Team · reviewer · Aug 2026 The GE APYR50LC is the best choice among these recommendations when a basement or utility area needs automatic water removal without relying entirely on gravity drainage. RTINGS lists the GE APYR50LC as its best dehumidifier in its July 30, 2026 independent guide , which says RTINGS has tested more than 20 portable dehumidifiers.Read A
aridalia.com Vitalii Markov · reviewer · Aug 2026 APYR50LC has already been superseded by the GE ADHE50PWF, running R32 refrigerant at the same 16 feet of lift with a narrower 30–70% humidity range.Read
2 stance not read sources
Frequently asked questions
It ranks #2 of 17 on our dehumidifiers tier list, in A tier. That placement draws on 8 independent outlets.
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