An interesting feature of this Delonghi dehumidifier is the double filtration system. It combines an allergen filter with a regular dust filter, which helps to improve the air quality in your home. We don't think it's a solution to allergies, but it could certainly help relieve symptoms in some situations. 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 Dehumidifiers are a fantastic way of alleviating the negative effects of allergies and ensuring a more comfortable climate. Moreover, dehumidifiers can prevent humid air from damaging your wooden furniture and interior, since dry air tends to loosen joints in a wooden floor; doors can fluctuate in size, potentially making them difficult to open and close; and chairs can start to feel the impact of humid air, causing them to wobble. Despite the small size and low extraction rate, the PB-02 dehumidifier is still effective at removing moisture from the air of small rooms. Other features include a lightweight 1.1kg design, automatic shut-off when the tank is full and a full-tank indicator. It also only requires 20W of power to run.

It offers a great storage tank very easy to remove and empty, allowing to collect up to 2,1 litres of water. Also, it has a continuous draining function, which is perfect to not to worry about emptying the water tank or during a continuous dehumidification.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.

The unit has a very low noise level, in a range of 41 dB – 43dB, and also provides a Silent mode that works with a lowest fan speed during the night, without disturbing your sleep.

How do dehumidifiers work?

It is very easy to use and easy to move from room to room with its 4 omni-directional castors and handle. Noise: A dehumidifier's noise levels can fall between 34dB to 60dB - 34dB being a whisper and 60dB being the same as a normal conversation. If you choose to run your dehumidifier at a lower fan speed, it will make less noise but may be less effective. Think about where you are using it and whether it will disturb you. That depends on your humidity levels and what you’re trying to achieve. You don’t always have to leave your dehumidifier on, but you may want to if your damp problem is severe. Also, it can be cheaper to run them at night. First things first: the Meaco MeacoDry Dehumidifier is how I would imagine Apple making a dehumidifier, especially in the late 1990s. For the sight-impaired, please allow me to describe this thing with words alone. For starters, imagine a white popcorn maker that’s had it’s top lopped off two-thirds of the way up. Dehumidifiers are not the most popular or glamorous of appliances, but they can be among the most useful.If you already have a good extractor fan in your bathroom or utility room you probably will never need one, although some people use them to dry clothing instead of a tumble dryer.

A British built dehumidifier that proves to be deceptively potent, with the ability to remove up to 12.1 litres of moisture a day. It features a compact design, that fits into rooms with ease, while the 2.1 litre collection tank isn’t the biggest but is ideal if you’re only interested in occasional emptying duties. The Inventor is also wonderfully easy to use, with a range of controls that include a digital humidity indicator. Honestly, despite this being a mid-range item, you could make a strong argument that this is the best-value dehumidifier on this list, as the design and quality of this particular unit is remarkable. The advantage of this type of dehumidifier is that it works well in warm and cold spaces. The only downside is that they tend to release warm air into a room, which you may not want in an already-heated home. However, they are ideal for a cold garage, loft or conservatory as they can operate below 10 degrees, unlike a compressor dehumidifier. They are also much quieter, so they might be a preferable option for you to use in a bedroom. Their main disadvantage is that they use a lot more energy and therefore cost more to run. Refrigerant (compressor) dehumidifier Capable of removing 12 litres of excess moisture within 24 hours, De’Longhi can add another string to its bow with its DEX12 Dehumidifier. Understanding the importance of portability, they’ve added a super convenient carry handle to ensure that you’ll have no difficulty moving it from room to room. If you're looking to replace an ageing dehumidifier by shopping the winter sales, make sure you dispose of your old one in a sustainable way.We’ve provided helpful guidelines throughout this article to help you deduce how often you’ll need to be draining your tanks, but you can simply divide the total 24-hour dehumidification rate by the tank to get a sense of how many times a day that you will need to be draining your tank (assuming full use at full power).

The Inventor Fresh12L dehumidifier isn't built by one of the "big 3" manufacturers (EcoAir, Meaco and Ebac). Even so, it's proven to be a h ighly popular budget dehumidifie r that's great for removing water from room-temperature environments. This portable, two-litre capacity dehumidifier is just the thing for that damp storage area under the stairs, the dank end of your narrowboat or the mouldy kitchen cupboard next to the leaky washing machine. It measures just 29x48.5x17.5cm and weighs next to nothing so storage and placement won't be an issue. Some (but not all) dehumidifiers have an auto shut-off feature that will cease operation upon a water tank reaching capacity. The auto shut-off feature will prevent flooding and damage to your equipment. Dehumidifiers prevent damp and mould by reducing humidity in your home, garage, caravan or boat. A relative humidity of around 40-50% is considered healthy. A dehumidifier can maintain this environment in your home. Keep it running all day long and the costs could mount up, but this is an excellent dehumidifier for situations where a refrigerant model just won’t work.The 11 litre maximum extraction rate makes it perfect for small homes or flats, although we don't recommend it for larger houses. With its digital control panel, we also like that the EcoAir is easy to operate, quiet, and energy efficient. There are a few key things you need to consider when shopping for a dehumidifier, and various features you need to weigh up the importance of in terms of quality. Here are the sort of things you should be looking at when considering the best dehumidifier for your needs: