Because we understand how important the views of real people are, we always seek recommendations from the Mumsnet forums to ensure the information we give you is based on unbiased, trusted opinions from those who have bought the products themselves. Expert opinions As Chris Michael, Managing Director of the air quality brand Meaco says, inside the home, 'excess moisture in the air can come from drying clothes in the house, boiling vegetables, putting the kettle on, bathing, showering, open flame gas style heating, damp clothing, breathing, and the damp British weather.' That said, if you find the Pro Breeze 12L Low Energy Dehumidifier on offer, and are willing to accept its flaws in exchange for its lower price point, this can be a great value buy that does the job and will make a big improvement to general damp issues. Compressor dehumidifiers tend to be the most common design available in the UK. They work by drawing air into the dehumidifier via a fan, and then running the air over over cold coils to condense the moisture from it, whereby the condensed water is collected in a water tank.The coils are kept cool by refrigerant which means the unit also needs a compressor built in. The only downside of compressor dehumidifiers is that they need the air to be warm for this process to work. Most will work above 5°C, but they're most efficient at an ambient temperature of around 20°C (depending on the individual model). Speaking of automatic, the device also has an auto-frost technology which is perfect on cold damp rainy days when all of the evaporation might get your dehumidifier frosty.

Despite its compact size, this dehumidifier is also heavy. And noisy. We also didn’t find it that much help with drying clothes, although it did a good job of managing general damp and reducing condensation and mould on windows and walls. Also, the dehumidifier comes with a 30-litre performance capacity. Thus no matter how humid your city, room, cupboard, bathroom or your clothes are, this can handle it with more than simple care. Overall, if you can put up with its increased noise volume and absorb the higher running costs, we think thePro Breeze 20L Premium Dehumidifier with Special Laundry Modeis a good buy. It's definitely the best dehumidifier for drying clothes that we've tested, and anything that makes wet-weather laundry days easier is a win in our books.This dehumidifier regulates the humidity and dampness in a room and thus reduces your cost of airconditioning and thus give you a low power bill. Overall, it's not the most powerful dehumidifier you can buy, and it can't cope with high moisture levels – we found it made little difference when drying wet washing for example. However, it did a great job of clearing condensation on windows and managing moisture levels in a small bedroom when left running overnight. This guide will help you in choosing the right capacity model for your home. The table below will help you understand the water extraction capacity (in liters) per 24 hours depending on the dampness level of the area. Dampness Level in the Area

And whilst its energy use is low compared to many dehumidifiers on the market, it can't beat the super energy-efficient MeacoDry Arete One in this regard. The Pro Breeze 12L Low Energy dehumidifier uses 220W, whereas the comparable MeacoDry 12L Arete One uses just 151W of energy, and doesn't cost that much more upfront at full RRP. The MeacoDry also offers a built-in air purifier, a larger 2.5L water tank, better laundry drying performance, and quieter operation. Most dehumidifiers have their noise levels listed in their specifications, although in practice we didn't find that much variation between models, with most falling somewhere between 35 and 45dB. However, thePro Breeze 20L Premium Dehumidifier does win on price, coming in a fair bit cheaper than the MeacoDry Arete One. Apart from the standard 6.5-litre tank, there is also an option of continuous drainage. This essentially means that you can ditch the tank and directly place a pipe which drains out all of the water accumulated out into the bathroom.So, if you’re after the smallest dehumidifier on the market, we think the Russell Hobbs RHDH1061G wins the accolade of best small dehumidifier, with good all round performance for its size housed in one of the smallest builds on the market – along as you don't expect too much from that 0.3L extraction rate. The Pro Breeze 12L Low Energy Dehumidifier is a popular choice thanks to its relatively low price point that makes it one of the best value compressor dehumidifiers you can buy. If you’re looking to use dehumidifier crystals in larger rooms such as the kitchen, main bathroom or any other area where there’s likely to be a lot of moisture, they won’t make much – if any - difference because they’re too small to cope with the levels of dampness in the air.

They are some kind of crystals or beads that are white in color but are actually silicon dioxide. It represents the classic material you find in beach sand. In a place where the humidity levels fall above 50%, that area becomes the favorite breeding ground for dust mites, mold, and mildew that triggers allergies and other health issues. A dehumidifier can help you get out of this situation. The De'Longhi Tascuigo AriaDry DEX216F is the largest model in the range and able to extract 16L of water from the air per day, and although the tank capacity isn't the largest, at 2.1L it still offers adequate capacity. This multi-purpose appliance also has an air purifier function with a double filtration system that can remove dust and other allergens from the air, plus a dedicated Laundry Drying function.Finding the best dehumidifier for your home depends a lot on the type of moisture issue you're trying to solve, so it's always worth speaking with the customer service department of the manufacturer you're hoping to buy from to ensure you have the right model for your needs. Once you unwrap the pellets, you can use them for up to four months. Can the dehumidifier pellets be reused?

This dehumidifier is designed for managing fairly low moisture levels in small rooms up to 15m² or 2200 cubic feet, so it isn't going to cope with major damp issues or be able to control humidity within an entire house like larger capacity dehumidifiers. That said, the ProBreeze 1500ml Mini dehumidifier still impressed us during testing, and as long as you don't expect too much of it, this mini dehumidifier has a lot of plus points, not least its affordability. It has simple three operation buttons for turning it on, turning it off and speed level of dehumidification. An LED indicator is provided that provides notification of when the dehumidifier is on and when the water tank needs to be emptied. B&M offers superb appliances of this kind from leading brands like Blaupunkt, Essence and H20 - all at excellent prices. Humidifier & Dehumidifiers

Damp is an issue that affects most homes at some point or another and, as a result, there are many different types of damp removers available to buy. One of the items that has stormed the market as of late is the indoor dehumidifier.