By purchasing this dehumidifier you are buying the most advanced and flexible dehumidifier that we have ever produced and you will be helping the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation and their Elephant Orphanage in Zambia. With a weight of just 7.8kg, it’s one of the lightest dehumidifiers on the market. It also comes with a pop out carry handle, so it’s easy to carry around the house.

The Meaco Low Energy "dehumidryer," despite the clumsy name, is a sleek and highly powerful dehumidifier. Meaco claims it's a true replacement for a tumble dryer, making it an attractive option if your clothes horse is causing condensation and damp in your home. The type of dehumidifier you choose will depend on the conditions of the space you want to use it in. With that said, if you’re looking for a dehumidifier for a large house, the Meaco Low Energy is probably a better option – assuming the house is kept at reasonably warm temperatures. The Low Energy is a refrigerant machine, unlike the Zambezi, so it performs best in warm conditions. If your house is usually cool, however, then the Zambezi is a great choice. Quietness Desiccant dehumidifiers are different because they can work in all temperatures with a consistent performance right down to 0°C! Unlike compressor dehumidifiers there is no compressor, which means no refrigerant making them greener, lighter and quieter than a compressor dehumidifier.The DD8L was designed about 8 years ago now so it should come as no surprise to learn that lessons learnt over the years from the initial design have been incorporated into Zambezi, hence the internals only sharing one common part.

Like other desiccant dehumidifiers, the DD8L works best with lower humidities and cooler environments. This makes it ideal for conservatories or garages, but it's more than capable of removing moisture from interior rooms too. The capacity of 7.5 litres per day isn't huge - but keep in mind this is the equivalent of a much larger capacity on a refrigerant model.

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Other features include an optional HEPA filter, ​energy efficient design, humidity selection (30-80%) and front-loading water tank. The machine also has a laundry drying mode and two fan speeds, so you can reduce energy usage and noise when needed. Zambezi is the result of three years of intense research and development, incorporating several ideas originating from customers. It offers more functionality, more control and more options than any other domestic dehumidifier on the market. It has an attention to detail never seen before and offers more options than any other dehumidifier, including six world firsts. The DD8L Zambezi is an unique desiccant dehumidifier with six world firsts. If you’re fighting humidity in your home, choosing the right desiccant dehumidifier is key to winning the battle. Meaco DD8L Zambezi rated as outstanding, and a brilliant dehumidifier for its rapid water extraction, and energy efficiency.

What is a desiccant dehumidifier? Desiccant dehumidifiers use chemicals to extract moisture from the air, rather than compressed refrigerants. They are more effective, quieter, and work at lower temperatures than compressor models, making them the best dehumidifiers for damp households. Suitable for use in flats, apartments, all sizes of house, cellars, garages, boats, caravans, holiday homes and, in fact, anywhere you have a damp or condensation problem, the Zambezi offers more functionality, control and options than any other domestic dehumidifier on the market today. On its launch, it had no less than six world firsts for a dehumidifier unit:

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Pay close attention to how much water from the air the model can hold and its water tank size. When possible, try to opt for a model with a large tank capacity. This will prevent you from having to empty it as often. 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.

Unlike the Low Energy, the DD8L is built to be l ightweight an d portable. Desiccant technology is usually lighter than refrigerant, which is why it can provide powerful performance while weighing just 6.2kg. The dimensions of 35 x 50 x 20cm also take up much less floor space than other models. A downside of this portable design is that it has a small two litre water tank. Our Extended5 Year Warranty from Buy It Direct gives you the reassurance that if an electrical or mechanical fault arises you won't be exposed to costly repair bills. Our dedicated technical team will take care of your dehumidifier. There aren't many downsides to the Dehumidryer. It has a large tank, great extraction rate and a unique motor. It'squite a loud machine on the highest fan settings though. Also, when the tank is full it's heavy to remove. The Meaco Zambezi dehumidifier is a desiccant variant. Basically, that means this dehumidifier is better for colder environments - which makes it ideal for use in the winter when people crank up the temperatures at home and humidity levels rise. It's also useful for car owners who don't want humid air in the garage causing their pride and joy to go rusty, or the seats to go mouldy.

Drainage and Water Capacity

As for the size or capacity of a dehumidifier, this describes how many litres of water it's able to extract from the air each day, and ranges from seven to 40 litres. Which capacity you need depends on the size of the space you want to use it in, how many people are living in the home generating moisture through activities such as cooking, washing and doing laundry, and the extent of your damp problem.