Compressor or desiccant
Compressor for heated rooms; desiccant for cold rooms.
Size
10–12 L per day for flats; 20 L for houses.
Laundry
A laundry mode dries clothes quickly.
Noise
Check decibels for bedrooms.
Buying in the UK
In UK winters, a dehumidifier is often cheaper than a tumble dryer for drying clothes indoors – and it tackles condensation and mould at the same time.
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Meaco MeacoDry Arete One 20L
Excellent laundry mode and low energy use.
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- Buy
- Best for
- Laundry
- Typical price
- £220–£290
Pros
- Very efficient
- Quiet
Cons
- Bulky
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Best for cold roomsMeaco · Dehumidifiers
Meaco DD8L Zambezi Desiccant
Desiccant works in unheated spaces.
- Verdict
- Buy
- Best for
- Cold rooms
- Typical price
- £180–£240
Pros
- Works in the cold
- Light
Cons
- Higher power use
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Frequently asked questions
Compressor or desiccant?
Compressor models are cheaper to run in heated rooms. Desiccant models suit unheated rooms, conservatories and garages.
Can a dehumidifier dry clothes?
Yes. Many have a laundry mode; in a closed room it dries clothes far faster than a radiator, with less condensation.