The catch
AprilAire E070 Pro
Having it professionally installed is recommended, most of all when it is tied into ductwork.
Side by side
AprilAire E070 vs Moiswell Defender MP70 Compared: Moiswell pumps to a higher drain, AprilAire fits narrow ducted plans
Quick verdict
AprilAire E070 is the right choice if a narrow cabinet and a planned ducted installation come first. Moiswell MP70 is right if a built-in condensate pump takes care of the drain route. Start by measuring the access opening and the installation space. Names that both say 70-pint do not make the cabinets or the drainage systems interchangeable.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
As a first screen, a 13-inch square opening is useful
Moiswell's is not, but the AprilAire cabinet cross-section is under 13 inches in both dimensions.
Where this comes from
12.5 ×12.5 inches versus 14.56 ×13.38 inches. These are cabinet figures only and leave out protrusions, turning room and service clearance.
The catch
Moiswell Defender MP70
Two people will usually be needed to place its 70-pound body safely.
AprilAire E070 Pro
- Why pick it
- Your space needs the narrower 12.5-inch cabinet
- You plan an installation and want the supplied duct collars
- The catch
- Having it professionally installed is recommended, most of all when it is tied into ductwork.
Moiswell Defender MP70
- Why pick it
- The water has to go uphill to reach a suitable drain
- A shorter cabinet with an internal pump is your preference
- The catch
- Two people will usually be needed to place its 70-pound body safely.
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What this page compares
AprilAire E070 and Moiswell MP70 compared for a tight crawl-space opening, duct connections and whether the collected water has to go uphill.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
A tight crawl-space entrance
With a 12.5-inch square cross-section, AprilAire offers a smaller cabinet screen.
- AprilAire E070 Pro
- Better fit
- Moiswell Defender MP70
- Depends
An equipment space, short but wide
About three inches shorter is Moiswell's body.
- AprilAire E070 Pro
- Depends
- Moiswell Defender MP70
- Better fit
Need a condensate lift pump built in
If gravity drainage is not possible, separate pump hardware is needed with E070.
- AprilAire E070 Pro
- Caution
- Moiswell Defender MP70
- Better fit
Want a bucket you can carry from room to room
Neither has a water bucket, since both are installed-drain appliances.
- AprilAire E070 Pro
- Not suitable
- Moiswell Defender MP70
- Not suitable
In practice
Differences you will notice
As a first screen, a 13-inch square opening is useful
Moiswell's is not, but the AprilAire cabinet cross-section is under 13 inches in both dimensions.
How we worked this out
12.5 ×12.5 inches versus 14.56 ×13.38 inches. These are cabinet figures only and leave out protrusions, turning room and service clearance.
In base area, narrower and longer nearly cancel out
Cabinet bases come to about 313 and 321 square inches.
How we worked this out
12.5 ×25 =312.5.14.56 ×22.05 =321.05. What this gives is cabinet footprint and not ventilation clearance.
The lift limit is not stated by the pump hose
The permitted vertical rise is a separate specification, even though Moiswell includes 13 feet of drain hose.
How we worked this out
Pump capability and supplied hose length are described separately by the manufacturer. Verify the exact manual for the route you intend.
Option A
AprilAire, E070
E070 Pro
Duct collars, a washable MERV 8 filter and no bucket define this purpose-built 70-pint unit for whole-home and crawl-space use.
- Best for
- Permanent setups, whether whole-home or in a sealed crawl space
Facts we checked
- For homes up to 2,200 square feet, AprilAire rates it at 70 pints per day.
- Eight-inch inlet and outlet duct collars and ten feet of drain tubing are in the box.
- At 56 pounds, it has a washable MERV 8 filter.
Option B
Moiswell, Defender MP70
Defender MP70
Awkward condensate routes are handled by the built-in pump on this 70-pint AHAM crawl-space platform.
- Best for
- Large crawl spaces that need the water lifted out
Facts we checked
- At AHAM conditions, Moiswell's rating is 70 pints per day, with 206 CFM.
- A 13-foot drain hose is used with the built-in pump.
- Automatic defrost and power-outage restart come with operation from 41°F to 95°F.
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | AprilAire E070 Pro | Moiswell Defender MP70 | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinet width | 12.5 inches | 14.56 inches | Narrower openings are no obstacle for E070. |
| Cabinet height | 12.5 inches | 13.38 inches | Check access where clearance is low before you think about capacity. |
| Cabinet depth | 25 inches | 22.05 inches | AprilAire is narrower but almost three inches longer. |
| Condensate pump | No internal pump | Built-in pump | An uphill discharge route is something Moiswell addresses directly. |
| Installation hardware | 8-inch inlet and outlet duct collars | 13-foot pump drain hose | Each set of supplied hardware handles a different part of the installation. |
| Water storage | No bucket | No bucket | A working drain arrangement is required for both. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With AprilAire E070 Pro
- You need either a drain or a separate condensate pump, since it has neither a bucket nor an internal pump.
With Moiswell Defender MP70
- You will hear the 206-CFM airflow and the compressor in a finished room that people are using.
Decision guide
How to decide
A narrow cabinet and a planned ducted installation favor AprilAire E070. A built-in condensate pump that solves the drain route favors Moiswell MP70. Measure the access opening and installation space before anything else. Names that share 70-pint do not make the cabinets or drainage systems interchangeable.
The width of the access opening can decide the purchase
The AprilAire's cabinet is 12.5 inches wide by 12.5 inches high, and the Moiswell is 14.56 inches wide by 13.38 inches high. With a 13-by-13-inch opening, the AprilAire theoretically clears and the Moiswell does not, in either upright cross-section orientation. Treat this as a screening calculation and nothing more. Check handles, feet, turning room and installation clearance before you order.
A narrower cabinet does not take less room in every direction
E070 is 25 inches deep and MP70 is 22.05 inches long, so AprilAire gives up width in exchange for almost three more inches of length. Their rectangular base areas turn out to be close, about 313 versus 321 square inches. One layout can suit a long shallow cavity and the other a short wide space, even when both have room for air circulation.
Drainage and ducting add up to different total-system costs
Eight-inch inlet and outlet duct collars come with E070, which has no internal lift pump. MP70 comes with a condensate pump and a 13-foot drain hose, and that hose length is a different measurement from the pump's permitted vertical lift. Plan the entire route, the connections and lasting access for filter and pump care. Neither model is a portable with a bucket that you can shift between bedrooms.
What this page can’t tell you
- A cabinet-size screening cannot guarantee installation fit or ducted airflow.
- No removal-speed comparison here blends AHAM capacities with current federal-test capacities.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the dehumidifiers we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
How many fit
Only 1 of the 31 models checked meet every need here: “It is going to live in a crawl space”, “The water has to go uphill to a sink or window”, and “I want a whole-home unit I can duct”.
1 model fits, out of 31 checkedShow the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “It is going to live in a crawl space”, “The water has to go uphill to a sink or window”, and “I want a whole-home unit I can duct”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| AprilAire E070 Pro |
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