It does a superb job of getting rid of excess moisture in the air, the automatic Smart Humidity Mode works perfectly, and in my tests, it reduced the moisture in my damp-prone rooms to the ideal humidity level in a very short period of time. The MeacoDry Arete One 10L on the other hand, is a lot more compact, so I’ll touch on its purifying credentials a little further down the page. It sits flush to the wall, has hidden castors and an air purification mode means you can use it all year round too.

but there is a handy retractable handle situated on the top of the machine, which makes lifting it a lot more comfortable.We also tested the 10l version in the centre of a 3-bedroom house to keep humidity in check as the weather turns cold. Especially considering noisy operation is usually one of the biggest downsides of running a compressor dehumidifier. Most of what I’ve read says a dehumidifier should last 5-10 years so this poor performance makes them very costly. The MeacoDry Arete One dehumidifier's build quality feels solid and durable, and its curved body is a clever touch that makes the appliance look smaller than its H47 x W32 x D24cm measurements.

As well as removing moisture from the air, which can help if your home suffers from dampness and mould, the best dehumidifiers can also help to reduce indoor laundry drying times and improve indoor air quality. I also left it running in my bedroom, which was experiencing humidity of over 80%, and found that it quickly brought that down to an acceptable 55% within a couple of hours. It’s a more compact product, built for smaller properties up to two bedrooms, but it’s small size is also ideal for placing it in utility rooms or outdoor garden rooms. That’s great news for me as the Meaco dehumidifier I currently own (as opposed to ones I test) is getting a little long in the tooth, so I’ve been keen to try this most recent addition to the Meaco product portfolio. Our Arete dehumidifiers are stylish and blend in, they can fit against the wall and take up less space, with a cable tidy and hidden castors, they are easy to move if needed.I had figured you guys were so confident in the reliability of the Arete that you offered the 5-year warranty as standard, not as some kind of limited time bonus. Whether this is for general health, or to combat specific allergy problems, an air purifier is a must in many homes – especially those where there are mould or damp problems.