This 20L dehumidifier is suitable for a room size up to 50m2- perfect for larger rooms such as an open plan living area or garage. It features an easy to empty 3 litre water tank and has a maximum extraction rate of up to 20 litres per day.

In terms of noise, the Russell Hobbs version is louder than many other top-rated dehumidifiers at 47.5dB. To put it to the true test I tried sleeping with it on in my bedroom. I'm quite a light sleeper, so although during the day I didn't find the hum that irritating, I did struggle to get to sleep with it and ended up switching it off. The beeping noise that sounds when the dehumidifier is ready to be emptied is very loud. I can hear the two sharp beeps from all over my flat. I actually found this a very handy feature when I was relying on the smart mode function. Energy useThis product comes with a free one year manufacturer guarantee. A free second year guarantee is available upon registering your product. The Russell Hobbs 20L Dehumidifier is the ideal tool for drying laundry, reducing humidity and minimising the physical signs of damp and condensation. This 20L dehumidifier is suitable for a room size up to 50m2- perfect for larger rooms such as an open plan living area or garage. It features an easy to empty 3 litre water tank and has a maximum extraction rate of up to 20 litres per day. This model boasts some handy additional settings including a timer, SMART mode and dryer setting for an extra boost on laundry day. It also features a continuous extraction mode for maximum extraction rate, a water full indicator and a 600mm hose for continuous drainage. This product comes with a free one year manufacturer guarantee. A free second year guarantee is available upon registering your product. This dehumidifier doesn't have a remote or any clever Apps to control it, everything is done via the LED display and electronic control panel on the top of the dehumidifier, which I found kept things nice and simple. PRODUCT FEATURES: Timer, dryer & SMART modes, LED display, electronic controls, continuous drain function and auto defrost

I began testing the Russell Hobbs RHDH2002 20L dehumidifier by using the Continuous mode after I'd been in the shower to help clear the excess humidity in my flat. As the dehumidifier requires connection to mains electricity it obviously isn't safe to use in the bathroom itself, however, I positioned it in the small room facing the bathroom so it was safely away from any splash risks. The reservoir on the front of the dehumidifier features a small window which is supposed to help you gauge how full it is, but I struggled to see through it. However, the dehumidifier sounds a loud alarm when the tank is full and automatically shuts off. However, whilst this Russell Hobbs number is cheaper upfront, running costs are higher, with the 20L dehumidifier using 440W of energy compared to Meaco's 20L Arete One which uses 216W on average. Plus, the Arete One offers a built-in air purifier which this model does not, and the Russell Hobbs RHDH2002 20L dehumidifier's water tank is smaller at 3L compared to the Meaco's 4.8L, which means it needs emptying more often. That said, overall, the Smart function did work well and helped us minimise the dampness and mould returning to our flat over the winter.It also cut down on how frequently I needed to empty the tank, usually taking around two days to fill up completely. The biggest issue with the water tank came when emptying it, the reservoir would full right to the very top so it often spilt over when I slid it out to empy it. There is a cleverly hidden carry handle built into the reservoir but it didn't help overcome the spilling issue.As with all dehumidifiers, the most common maintenance you'll need to do is emptying the water tank. The Russell Hobbs RHDH2002 20L dehumidifier uses 440W of energy compared to Meaco's 20L Arete One which uses 216W on average. At current energy prices, that means the Russell Hobbs model costs roughly 13p per hour to run, compared to the Meaco Arete One's average 6p per hour running cost. Portability I found the dehumidifier was pleasantly quiet compared to cheaper version I've used in the past. However, it does give off a low-level hum which I could hear down the corridor. This function meant that I didn't have to worry about leaving the dehumidifier on all the time, and it was only in use when it needed to be.