But as there are so many different models on the market, it can be difficult to decide which is the best one for your needs. As the wheel turns, moisture drips into the tank, while the damp patches are heated to dry them out again, warming up the air. The multi-award winning Meaco brand of dehumidifiers introduces the new ‘ABC’ range of home compressor dehumidifiers. In the beginning week I had to empty the watertank "twice a day" which proves the amount of humidity it was collecting from my place. 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.

Throw in easy-to-use controls and a five-year warranty, and you’re looking at one of the most feature-packed and effective dehumidifiers out there, and easily the best for medium-sized and larger homes. While, normally, they’d be sitting on the clothes horse for a couple of days, by using this machine, they were all cupboard dry within 24 hours. When it comes to energy guzzlers, the tumble dryer is usually one of the biggest offenders; But how do you properly dry clothes during the winter? 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.If you have more serious damp issues, then although a dehumidifier can help to reduce the problem and improve the air quality in your home, it won't prevent the damp from occurring in the first place, so it's important to get to the root of the issue. It will dry out your rooms, fight back against the damp and protect your walls and precious things from being affected.

And, all come with generous water tank capacity that means you aren't constantly emptying them, plus an automatic shut-off function when the water tank is full.It also comes in a choice of three colours – blue, pink and black – so, whatever your decor, it should blend in effortlessly.