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Finding The Best Dehumidifier To Help You
Dehumidifiers aren't cheap. They do have priceless benefits for those who need them. They work, quite simply, by reducing the level of humidity wherever they're placed. With less moisture in the air, damp walls will be able to dry out while mould and mildew should become a thing of the past. The very latest compact dehumidifiers, too, are tackling the issue of price. These are increasingly affordable. Once considered the preserve of those with collections of fine art or classic cars, today they're more and more popular. A damp bathroom can lead to mould and all the expense ultimately of a possible refit. A dehumidifier can seem like a wise investment.
The Main Features Of Dehumidifiers
Damp, condensation, mould, mildew. They are never welcome guests. Choosing to invest in the right dehumidifier can rid your home, office or outbuildings of all of these. There's a wide range on the market, with different capacities available, and suitable for any size of space. Moisture and the ills that it brings, can be a thing of the past. Dehumidifiers are without a must-have home accessory.
Below are the main features you need to think about when buying or looking at a new dehumidifier:
- Refrigerant or Desiccant
These are the two main types of dehumidifiers. Refrigerant dehumidifiers are by far the most popular type of dehumidifier, which uses refrigeration technology to remove moisture from the air. The other main type of dehumidifier is desiccant humidifiers, which use absorbent materials to remove moisture like a sponge, and is suited to unheated rooms like garages or conservatories.
- Capacity
Usually expressed in litres, the capacity is how much moisture can be extracted from any given space in a day. Most smaller rooms can make do with around 20 litres per day and larger models have capacities of up to 50 litres, which is suitable for large humid rooms.
- Settings
Look for models with "Auto Setting", "Humidistat" or equivalent, as these dehumidifiers will automatically maintain the humidity setting that you set. This means that users don't have to repeatedly reset the dehumidifier. Timers can also be useful, as they start and stop the dehumidifier when you choose. This can be useful to save electricity if you're not running the dehumidifier night and day. Finally, you can also look for models with "Laundry Settings", which will help to dry washing if you are hanging it up indoors!
- Energy Efficiency
Dehumidifiers can consume a lot of electricity, so always check the energy efficiency and energy consumption ratings before buying.
Major Dehumidifier Brands
Here are some of the top brands dehumidifiers uk customers can find:
Argo Dehumidifier by Ebac: British-based, designed for the UK's damp climate, uses refrigerant technology. Capacities available that are suitable for both smaller and larger rooms. Competitive pricing means they're popular, too.
Ecoair Dehumidifier: British-based, there is a wide range of both refrigerant and desiccant dehumidifiers from a well-regarded specialist in the market. Not the cheapest.
Meaco Dehumidifier: Highly rated British brand, which licences Mitsubishi Electric dehumidifiers and sells them under the Meaco name. Both desiccant and refrigerant types, suitable for home and professional use. Frequent "Best Buy" winner.
Dimplex Dehumidifier: Irish-based brand, winner of consumer awards. Dehumidifiers offered with a variety of capacities, to suit the largest domestic spaces, using refrigerant technology.
Argos Dehumidifiers: Sold under the Challenge brand in Argos stores, this budget range is ideal for smaller rooms. Highly portable, compact machines.
Ariston Dehumidifiers: A small refrigerant range from a big name, suitable for domestic use in smaller rooms.
DeLonghi Dehumidifiers: From a big Italian brand there's a compact range of equally compact refrigerant dehumidifiers, suitable for large and small spaces.
The Best Dehumidifiers Compared
Here are some of the best dehumidifier models currently on the UK market:
Meaco 20L Low Energy | De'Longhi DX10 | Argo BabyDry 11 | |
Power | 255 W | 190 W | 230 W |
Dehumidifying Rate | 20L / 24 Hours | 10L / 24 Hours | 11L / 24 Hours |
Noise Emmission | 46 dB | 45 dB | 39 dB |
Size | 59.5 x 38.5 x 29 cm | 49.3 x 31 x 18.8 cm | 40 x 31 x 24.3 cm |
Weight | 12.6 kg | 8.3 kg | 11.5 kg |
Features | Automatic Off / LCD Display / Rotary Compressor / Removable Water Tank | Carry Handle / LED Display / Removable Water Tank / Water Level Indicator / Hose Connection | Auto Restart after Power Failure / Air Filter / Removable Water Tank / Carry Handle |
How to Dehumidify a Room
Follow these simple steps to properly use a dehumidifier. Always, of course, read the owner's manual before setting up the dehumidifier. They are all a little different, particularly when it comes to when, how and if you need regularly to empty the tank.
Place the dehumidifier where you want it to do its work removing moisture.
Check that the water tank is empty. Desiccant dehumidifiers may also require a regular change of the absorbent materials they use to remove moisture.
Make sure doors and windows to the outdoors are shut.
If you model has a humidistat, set it to the level of humidity you want, expressed in a percentage. If not, then switch the dehumidifying unit on.
Leave on until desired level of humidity has been reached.
Dehumidifier Questions, Answered
No. A dehumidifier has no influence at all on the temperature of the space that it's working in. What it does is remove moisture from the air, but this has no effect at all on whether the space is warm or cold.
It can do, yes. Many dehumidifiers today are aimed at the domestic setting, whereas in the past they would have been specialist units for art galleries and car collectors for example. Always check when you're buying your dehumidifier to see if it has a "laundry" function. This is ideal for helping to dry clothes, because it simply removes moisture from your laundry, placed ideally in the same room.
An important question. There's no point in paying substantially more for a high capacity machine that's aimed at larger spaces than you need. Likewise it's important that the dehumidifier you're considering has enough capacity for what you have in mind. Always check the capacity, which is expressed in litres. As a rough guide: 6.5 litres capacity is enough for 45 square metres; 9.5 litres for 90 square metres; 12.5 litres for 135 square metres; 15.5 litres for 180 square metres and 18 litres for 225 square metres.
The latest models are designed to be energy efficient. There's no doubt they will add to your electricity bill, but the key is to know how much. Always check the energy efficiency of whatever model you're considering, expressed in watts (W). As a rule of thumb, a 250W dehumidifier will, according to expert reviewers, when running for about four hours for two days a week cost around £19.50 a year on your electricity bill.
There are two types. A refrigerant dehumidifier has a cold surface inside which cools the incoming warm, damp air and so condensation forms, with water then dripping into a tank. The less common desiccant or compressor variety uses absorbent material within to extract damp from the air. These desiccant dehumidifiers work best at temperatures of less than 15 degrees, making them ideal for garages, sheds or conservatories. Take note that generally whatever material these desiccant dehumidifiers use - a type of crystal for instance - will need replacing from time to time.
Yes. There are some that are rechargeable. Others are simply bags of absorbent material, which can be left in the car overnight. From time to time these need to be "recharged": simply by leaving them on a radiator in the home to drive out the moisture. Then they're ready to be used again.
Where To Buy Your Dehumidifier and At The Best Price
Most of the major hardware retailers are great places to look for dehumidifier offers and dehumidifier deals. The Screwfix dehumidifier range, available online, is extensive, with most of the major brands and is always worth a look. The retailer Argos is another with a wide range of dehumidifiers, including some that come into the category of "cheap dehumidifier", under its own "Challenge" brand. For a B&Q dehumidifier, there's a selection at all prices. Dehumidifier offers and dehumidifier deals are best found around Black Friday and Cyber Monday each year. A dehumidifier sale is usually to be found when stores have their annual, or twice-annual sales, and these are times when a relatively cheap dehumidifier can be found.
Conclusion: The Right Dehumidifier Can Change Your Life
Long gone are the times when dehumidifiers were specialist items for high end art galleries. Those sold for the home are increasing year by year, and it's not hard to see why. In any domestic setting in the winter months, central heating can cause unwanted moisture in the form of condensation. A dehumidifier can at a stroke remedy that. Damp, mildew and mould - as we've said - are easily tackled. There's the added bonus that most domestic models these days have a useful "laundry" setting. With the relatively maintenance free option that the refrigerant models of humidifier offers, they're little trouble to have for those who need or desire them in the home. For anyone with a garage that needs to be kept at a particular humidity - and classic car owners fall into this category - a desiccant dehumidifier is advised, because of its ability to work most efficiently in cooler temperatures. The downsides are the initial cost of the dehumidifier, their relative bulk and, if not chosen carefully, the noise that they make. There's the electricity cost to consider too. For anyone with too much humidity in the home, these disadvantages will be far outweighed by the advantages that the right dehumidifier can bring.