Dehumidifiers
We have been involved with dehumidifiers since 1991 and can offer you over 30 years worth of experience to ensure that you find the right dehumidifier. Whether you need a dehumidifier for your flat, your house, your swimming pool area or for a complication commercial application we have the knowledge and product range to help.
Our dehumidifiers have more won more awards than any other dehumidifier brand in Britain. Not only that, but we are very proud to have sold over 1 million dehumidifiers. Reaching a milestone like this is a testament to the quality of products we deliver and the care we take with our customers' needs.
The benefits of dehumidifiers
We have a wide range of dehumidifiers - both compressor and desiccant - to meet all your needs. These units help to tackle problems with damp and mould and can be used to maintain healthy relative humidity levels in any room of the home.
Removing excess moisture from the air can make a significant difference to your life. Too much moisture in the air means more likelihood of damp and mould - anyone who has experienced condensation on windows or mould on bathroom tiles can relate to this. Using a Meaco dehumidifier means you can be in complete control of moisture levels, helping to reduce those classic problems and also giving you a better quality of life. That's because all our dehumidifier units also contain an air filter, so as the air is drawn into the unit, it passes through a filter, removing particles, helping to purify your air and create much better breathing conditions.
We sell ranges of both main types of dehumidifier - desiccant and compressor. In general desiccant dehumidifiers are most often used in cooler environments, such as garages, cellars and workshops, because they are more efficient at lower temperatures. Compressor dehumidifiers are more likely to be chosen for use inside the home, applications where air purification and dehumidification is required, and in commercial applications where large amounts of water need to be extracted from the air.
FAQ's
15 - Dehumidifiers
Yes, a dehumidifier can help with damp, mould and condensation problems. It's worth saying though that a dehumidifier isn't a “fix-it-all” solution, but it can certainly help with the causes of damp - which is too much moisture. Excess moisture in the air will exacerbate an existing damp problem, and will also cause mould problems, so it makes sense to get a dehumidifier into your home as soon as possible to help reduce moisture levels and start to create healthier air conditions in your home.
If you know there is too much moisture in your air, a dehumidifier is the best way to make a difference. You'll know if you have a problem when you start to spot mould around windows, on tiles and even on soft furnishings. If your windows are covered in condensation in the mornings, you probably have too much moisture in the air. A musty smell tends to indicate that you may have a damp problem. Not treating it is saving up problems for the future, so the sooner you can start to make a difference, the better it is for the fabric of your home and the health of everyone who lives there.
Using a dehumidifier will make the air drier, the air fresher, will save money on your heating and will help you to dry your laundry.
Whenever you think that there is a problem with too much moisture in your home, a dehumidifier can be a good solution. This often happens during the colder months of the year, when windows and doors are less likely to be open, and showers, cooking and drying laundry create additional moisture. Dehumidifiers help combat issues such as mould, damp and condensation and are a great appliance to help dry your laundry quickly.
If you decide a dehumidifier is the solution for you, we recommend leaving it on 24 hours a day allowing it to perform at its best and reduce the humidity in your home. Several of our Meaco dehumidifiers have a “Smart Humidity” option which means your device will automatically turn on and off as required, optimising operation without using excess electricity.
Compared to other home appliances like your washing machine or tumble dryer, dehumidifiers actually use very little electricity and can be very cost effective to run. The cost to run a dehumidifier all depends on which one you choose (there are two types of dehumidifiers: compressor and desiccant. Compressor dehumidifiers will always be cheaper to run than desiccant, however it’s important you check which type is suitable for your application).
Our MeacoDry Low Energy 20L uses just 219 watts and costs just 6p per kWh, £1.44 for 24 hours. Alternatively, our MeacoDry Arete® One 10L Dehumidifier and Air Purifier costs just 5p / hour to run. If you leave your Arete® 10L dehumidifier running at home over 24 hours, it will cost just £1.20 to run for a day. All figures based on 27.3p / kWh.
Using a good, energy efficient dehumidifier is not only cheap to run, it uses less electricity and by keeping your home dry and using it to dry your laundry, you can save money on your energy bills as well.
Yes! Using a dehumidifier to dry your laundry is easy and can save you money on your electricity and heating bills. Most dehumidifiers, even those which offer basic airflow and water tank capacity, can help to dry clothes indoors. Dehumidifiers are significantly cheaper to run than a tumble dryer and offer additional benefits to your home, such as air filtration and improve your living environment and overall humidity levels.
If your target purpose of purchasing a dehumidifier is to regularly dry laundry, then our dedicated “Laundry Mode” is available on most Meaco dehumidifiers, making drying laundry indoors easy, cost effective and better for your home. On this setting, your dehumidifier will run at full speed for 6 hours to help dry your clothes and then automatically switch off to save energy.
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