We strive towards this goal with products to live simpler, creating high quality products that are designed around you. We tested it by leaving it next to our old double-glazed windows, which are prone to condensation, and also in the bathroom, and we were shocked by how much water it collected in a short space of time.

We tested a range of dehumidifiers by letting them run continuously in different spaces and under different conditions, such as with laundry drying or while cooking. They use a desiccant wheel that absorbs the moisture from the air (much like a sponge), which is then regenerated by an internal heater and fan. With a slimline and compact design, it weighs just 6kg, and the built-in handle and castor wheels make moving it from room to room a breeze.

As one of the larger models we tested, this Meaco 20L dehumidifier is a great option if you’re tackling damp and high humidity throughout your home. While they may not extract large amounts of water or have a huge tank capacity, they’re usually quieter, easier to empty, and can operate for a day or two without needing you to empty them. High humidity often occurs when there’s excess moisture and condensation, which can be caused by various factors, such as drying your clothes on radiators, as well as leaks and poor ventilation.

Our testers found the button controls intuitive and straightforward to cycle through, and the indicator lights were easy to see at a quick glance. It has two low and high fan settings – it gets a bit noisy when it’s on the highest setting – and there are also three drying modes, including a laundry setting. The Hangsun DL12 uses compressor dehumidification technology, so not only does it perform very well at reducing critical humidity levels, but it also has an automatic defrost condenser, is quiet and uses 25-60% less energy than other units. It is heavy but not unmanageable, as it weighs around 13kg, and can remove up to 18l of water per day.Get the hottest deals available in your inbox plus news, reviews, opinion, analysis and more from the TechRadar team. You’ll need to switch the dehumidifier off and remove the filter, before cleaning it according to the model’s information manual. Due to the compressor getting going at first, we did find it a little loud, but after a while, it just faded to a low hum, making it perfect for running in the background while you’re watching TV.

That also means that she has a lot more avenues to explore in terms of understanding how tech can improve the different aspects of our lives. With a power consumption of just 23W/hour (much less than 1p), this small dehumidifier is both powerful and energy efficient. We tested each dehumidifier for at least three days and kept an eye on energy costs, how noisy it was and how well it performed. litre water tank every 10 hours if it ran continuously – a fairly simple task thanks to its castor wheels.

Another great feature of this dehumidifier is that it has an auto-stop feature when the tank is full, so you can leave this running when you’re not around and have no worries about it overflowing. Designed with Effortless Use in Mind The timer allows you to schedule the dehumidifier to turn on or off over a 24-hour window. The LCD control panel makes the dehumidifier really easy to use – you simply select the right setting for your space, including the humidity levels, and away you go. Despite initial concerns about its 2L storage capacity, I've discovered it to be more than adequate for my 1-bedroom apartment. This dehumidifier also has an air purification function, thanks to the built-in UV light and TiO2 filter, which will remove any allergens from the air when the machine is in operation.

Size is another factor, as the devices range from small and compact to large and bulky, but whatever your space requirements, there’s one out there for you. While it’s not the fanciest design on the market, this dehumidifier has plenty of great features including a built-in humidity sensor, a laundry mode, three fan settings, and auto shut-off when the water tank is full, which meant it scored well across the board.It's effective for its purpose, all the while occupying less space, making it ideal for compact living areas. Overall the effectiveness of the product is really good, as I can feel the relative drop in room moisture and central heating feels much more effective now. Dehumidifiers are excellent alternatives as they not only remove all the moisture in your space but can also lower energy costs in homes where you need to keep the windows open and the heating on. So, if yours doesn't extract a full 20L in a day, this doesn't mean it's not working, just that it is operating differently to the conditions the manufacturer tested it in.