However, if you have a big home and need to remove a lot of humidity, then the Pro Breeze is one of the best dehumidifiers on the market. It excels at pulling moisture out of the air and is a great choice for damp rooms. Keep in mind that, like all refrigerant dehumidifiers, it's more effective in warmer environments, but it still does a decent job in cooler locations. A dehumidifier's size or capacity describes how many litres of water it's able to extract from the air each day (which is different to the water tank capacity). Dehumidifiers for homes range in capacity from seven to 25 litres.

DIGITAL LED DISPLAY & 24-HOUR TIMER: Programme the dehumidifier for bedroom to turn on or off at any time of the day or night using the 24 hour timer function. The easy-to-read screen allows you to control 3 operation modes including auto, continuous and sleep mode. The first step to a successful appliance application is mastery of the instructions. Once you have the details with you, it is now time to start exploring. The table below summarises this year's results. Brands are ranked by their customer score, which reveals how satisfied owners are with their dehumidifier and how likely they are to recommend it, plus how each brand's dehumidifier scores on average in our independent lab tests.When it comes to value, especially for dehumidifiers, one should look past the upfront cost and technical specs. A cheap dehumidifier might look good on the surface, but cheap things tend to cost you more in the long run, and this couldn’t be truer when it comes to dehumidifier. As for the size or capacity of a dehumidifier, this describes how many litres of water it's able to extract from the air each day, and ranges from seven to 40 litres. Which capacity you need depends on the size of the space you want to use it in, how many people are living in the home generating moisture through activities such as cooking, washing and doing laundry, and the extent of your damp problem. LOW ENERGY CONSUMPTION - This Energy Efficient 12L/Day Dehumidifier by Pro Breeze uses an ultra-efficient compressor, a 24-Hour on/off timer and an energy saving auto shut-off system - helping you to reduce power consumption and energy bills. It is ideal for damp, mould, condensation and moisture in homes, basements and bathrooms. Running cost as low as 7p per hour (October 2022). While it isn't cheap, the DEX214F is highly effective at removing water from warm rooms. It also comes with a humidistat, which aims to keep humidity at a specific level. However, it's most effective at room temperature or above, so we don't recommend it for cooler environments.

The Princess isn’t as quiet as Meaco’s Arete models, but you can live with the 46dB it puts out at its highest fan setting, or the 40dB noise levels at low. It also has a useful laundry drying feature that makes the most of the vertical swing on the air output and the powerful fan. It’s simple to control, either through the app or via the built-in controls, and you can keep an eye on the current humidity level through a subtle “hidden” digital display on the front. Rival dehumidifiers have the edge on noise and performance, but the Princess gives you a great set of features at a very reasonable price. The Dimplex DXDH16N Dehumidifier is the master of big spaces; don’t leave a large room to a dehumidifier that’s not designed for the job at hand. If you have a serious damp or condensation problem, it’s worth buying a model with a bigger tank so that it keeps working all night. How to choose the best dehumidifier for your home High-capacity dehumidifiers are usually power-hungry and noisy, but the MeacoDry Arete One is designed to do more with less energy and a lower volume, topping out at 40dB during typical use and keeping consumption to around 200W. In fact, both figures fall dramatically as humidity levels start to drop. It’s an excellent dehumidifier for larger spaces and, unlike most compressor models, will work at temperatures of between 5 and 25°C.

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The larger units are best suited to larger rooms, but we’ll keep them all here for the sake of easy comparison. All models come with a two-year warranty. A dehumidifier designed for small rooms is probably not going to work well in a large room, and a dehumidifier designed for large rooms is probably overkill for a small room (with perhaps the exception of a dehumidifier that has variable power settings). Essential Factors to Keep in Mind This varies according to the design, size and extraction rate. Generally speaking, desiccant dehumidifiers use more energy per hour than a compressor model, but can also work more effectively at removing moisture, which means costs tend to even out. If your dehumidifier is less than six months old and you experience problems such as a function failure or a complete failure, see our faulty goods advice guides to see how you can take action. In our survey, 18% of people had the dehumidifier replaced by the manufacturer or retailer, while 14% had the dehumidifier repaired under the manufacturer warranty. QUIET DEHUMIDIFICATION - This powerful dehumidifier for home uses the latest ultra-quiet compressor technology to combat damp without disturbing you in the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, conservatory or garage.

QUIET DEHUMIDIFICATION: This dehumidifier for home and office uses the latest quiet compressor technology to combat damp without disturbing you in the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, conservatory or garage. The latest model in Meaco’s dehumidifier range is a compact version of the superb Arete One, dropping the extraction rate down to ten litres per day, but reducing the size of the unit to less than 50cm high. Not only is the Arete One 10L physically unobtrusive, but it’s also impressively quiet. While we measured noise levels of around 42dB with the fans running at full tilt, these rapidly decreased to well below 40dB, which is about as close as dehumidifiers get to silent. In its night mode, the Arete One 10L can go as low as 35dB.

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One thing of unique importance for dehumidifiers is the size of the tank. A dehumidifier with a large demoisturising rate becomes a hindrance if the tank with which water is captured is insufficient in size. Determining how frequently you want to use your dehumidifier is of paramount importance in this regard. Desiccant dehumidifiers extract water using an absorbent material to draw moisture from the air. Then an internal heater warms it so the moisture condenses and drips into the tank below. While the2.1litre tank is relatively small, it allows the model to have a thin 21.5cm depth. It's reasonably quiet when in operation and great if you need to dry clothes indoors - especially in the winter. As with all refrigerant dehumidifiers, it performs best with warmer temperatures. We have included all four models of the Inventor EVA-II PRO collection here, ranging from 8 litres to 20 litres, so we’ll try to speak about each variant briefly. We think it’s important to give you a range of sizing options, especially considering the breadth of sizes that the Inventor EVA-II PRO offers. Silent Dehumidification】This dehumidifier for home employs silent compressor technology, producing a working sound lower than 41dB, quieter than a library in your room. Activate night mode for a tranquil, undisturbed night's rest