Component
Dehumidifier
A portable or whole-home dehumidifier. ENERGY STAR counted 2.34 million certified US shipments in 2023, about 94% of the market, so about 2.5 million units. Finished units are almost entirely imported.
Criticality
Medium
Unit cost
$250
Quality
70 / 100
US saturation
2.0
Made in US
50,000 units
Current demand
2,500,000 units
US exports
4,000 units
Opportunity score
77.8
Domestic vs international supply
Planned US investment, next 5 years
$300M
Expected extra output: 200,000 units per year
Requires
Shell
- Plastic shell (default)
- Sheet-steel shell
Compressor
- Rotary compressor (default)
- Hermetic compressor
Evaporator
Condenser
Capillary tube
HFC refrigerant
Fan
- Small electric motor (default)
- BLDC motor
Water collection
- Condensate bucket (default)
- Condensate drain
Controls
Power cable
Used by
Finished product.