Dehumidifiers can be a bit of a costly purchase, but they’re an economical solution for drying clothes, eliminating window condensation and reducing excess moisture in the home.
Which is why it can be handy to look for any affordable options on the market. One that is getting rave reviews is a 12L dehumidifier on Amazon that is said to be “cheaper than cranking the heating up” for drying clothes.
The Meaco MeacoDry ABC Dehumidifier, which costs approximately 3p per hour to operate, is available to buy for £159.99. With low power consumption and optimised energy usage, it is affordable and practical for daily use to keep condensation issues at bay.
The dehumidifier uses significantly less electricity than tumble dryers, featuring a dedicated laundry mode that operates for six hours before switching off to save energy and money. There’s also a handy feature where you set the desired humidity level and it will turn itself off when the humidity target is reached, only turning back on when it senses a rise in humidity.
The Meaco MeacoDry ABC Dehumidifier can be used in any room to remove condensation, warm up the air, and prevent damp walls, odours and mould. Over 5,300 Amazon customers have reviewed this ‘quiet and efficient’ gadget so far, giving it an overall rating of 4.7 out of five.
One pleased customer gave the dehumidifier top marks, sharing their experience: “Dries a full load of laundry within six hours. I’ve had this for coming on two years, it’s brilliant for the damp UK winters where it’s impossible to dry anything. Put this in a room on laundry mode and come back to dry, fresh clothes. Cheaper than cranking the heating up.”, reports the Express.
Another satisfied user exclaimed: “I’m very impressed,” adding detail about their particular usage: “Easy to set up, quiet and it’s doing a great job. We should have bought one years ago. We live in an old house and have damp walls – the machine is delivering 12 litres of water a day and the room smells much better. 100% recommend.”
A third customer was astounded by the performance: “The amount of water this machine has pulled out is astronomical. I can honestly say we have not had one drop of condensation since using it. We also have a smart meter and can see that it doesn’t use a lot, despite being on 24/7.”
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Expressing similar contentment, another buyer said: “I am so impressed and extremely glad I bought it. I told my parents about it and they have now bought exactly the same one, for the same reasons. They are also equally impressed and over the moon with the difference it has made.”
Not all reviews were about its performance; one critique highlighted convenience issues, stating: “It has no wheels which makes it less easy to move.”
The Meaco MeacoDry ABC Dehumidifier is available for purchase on Amazon at a price of £159.99 here.
A similar 12L Pro Breeze Low Energy Dehumidifier is also being sold by B&Q for the same price of £169.99. For those seeking a more budget-friendly option, Dunelm offers a 12L Electric Dehumidifier for £120.
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