Meaco 12L Low Energy Dehumidifier and Air Purifier 2 in 1- Quiet Dehumidifier For Flats, Apartments & Small Homes – Controls Humidity & Cleans Air Year Round, Comes with HEPA Filter [Energy Class A]
Meaco 12L Low Energy Compressor Dehumidifier
- Helps to prevent condensation, mould, and damp issues
- Low Energy Dehumidifier that leads the way in lower bills
- Optional HEPA filter to help clean the air
- 2 in 1 dehumidifier with air purification mode for spring/summer use
Meaco 12L Low Energy Dehumidifier
Part Of The Platinum Range Of Compressor Dehumidifiers
The Meaco 12L Low Energy Dehumidifier uses just 165 watts of electricity, if you have a look around at other 12 litre or indeed 10 litre dehumidifiers you will see that they are older in design and use a lot more electricity. All of this will add up over time and with the Meaco 12L Low Energy Dehumidifier you don’t just get a dehumidifier with low running costs you also get a very good dehumidifier with exceptional build quality.
The 2 in 1 mode allows you to use this unit as a dehumidifier in the Autumn/Winter and as an air purifier only in the Spring/Summer as you require.
Highlights
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| Suitable for flats right up to small 3 bed house. Light enough to be moved around as required. | Low running costs at just 165 watts rated power consumption to save you money. | Cleans the air with the free HEPA filter that comes with the dehumidifier. Can be used as an air purifier only in Spring/Summer. | Meaco Control Logic and digital display to show you the room humidity and set your target realtive humidity. |
A Perfect Dehumidifier For Use In Flats, Apartments And Small Houses
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| The dehumidifier has a covered tank to prevent any spillage and a child lock to prevent your settings from being changed. | Digital display to show you the current room reading and allowing you to set a wider range of target relative humidities. | High quality low energy. | Suitable for drying laundry which makes it popular with those living in flats and apartments. |
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| Approximate electricity cost | 2.53p/hour based on 15.32p/kWh | 3.88p/hour based on 15.32p/kWh | 4p/hour based on 15.32p/kWh |
| Air Flow (nominal) | 100m³/hour | 160m³/hour | 150/170/215/280m³/hour |
| Humidistat | Yes, from 30 to 80%rh in 5%rh steps | Yes, from 30 to 80%rh in 5%rh steps | Yes, from 30 to 80%rh in 5%rh steps |
| Meaco Control Logic | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto restart | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Noise level | Maximum 44dB(A) | Maximum 46dB(A) | 42/43/45/50dBA – depending on running mode |
| Electronic controls | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fan Speeds | One | Two | Four |
| Filter | Yes – with the option of a HEPA filter (one free in the box to try) | Yes – with the option of a HEPA filter (one free in the box to try) | Yes |
| Laundry Mode | ✓ | ✓ | Yes, with 280m³/h air flow for super fast drying whilst using less energy |
| Weight: | 9.5 kg |
| Dimensions: | 24.8 x 48.5 x 32.5 cm; 9.5 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Meaco |
| Model: | 12L LE |
| Colour: | White |
| Colour: | White |
Works very well. only slightly noisy, however would not want to sleep with it on. uses very little power. i live in a two bedroom house and have noticed the air is much drier and warmer once this has been on for a few hours. We use the have quite a bad mold problem on the main bedroom window frame this has now gone with the use of this dehumidifier every couple of weeks.
Good product however mind the capacity
The dehumidifier really extracts a lot of water and does not consume too much electricity. However, I am not entirely happy as it never brings it down to 55% for long. It is set it up on 55% and the flat is a large studio/1 bed,no corridors or staircases. I know that the humidifier’s capacity is up to 3 bed house. We do have less humidity and condensation problems now (June) and I’m afraid it won’t cope during the winter months. I was thinking to return it after the first week but then I thought it might need more time to balance the whole place’s humidity levels. Still, after 3 weeks, if it is on 60% it will make it and stop, but if it is on 55% not so easy game. Again I like the low energy consumption and it really helps me with the laundry as we do not have any outside area, garden or terrace.
Good product however mind the capacity
The dehumidifier really extracts a lot of water and does not consume too much electricity. However, I am not entirely happy as it never brings it down to 55% for long. It is set it up on 55% and the flat is a large studio/1 bed,no corridors or staircases. I know that the humidifier’s capacity is up to 3 bed house. We do have less humidity and condensation problems now (June) and I’m afraid it won’t cope during the winter months. I was thinking to return it after the first week but then I thought it might need more time to balance the whole place’s humidity levels. Still, after 3 weeks, if it is on 60% it will make it and stop, but if it is on 55% not so easy game. Again I like the low energy consumption and it really helps me with the laundry as we do not have any outside area, garden or terrace.
Works very well. only slightly noisy, however would not want to sleep with it on. uses very little power. i live in a two bedroom house and have noticed the air is much drier and warmer once this has been on for a few hours. We use the have quite a bad mold problem on the main bedroom window frame this has now gone with the use of this dehumidifier every couple of weeks.
Loving this. We’ve had ours for at least 6 months or so now. The mould in our flat has reduced quite noticeably. In the winter we were emptying it every second day, so it’s doing its job!
Loving this. We’ve had ours for at least 6 months or so now. The mould in our flat has reduced quite noticeably. In the winter we were emptying it every second day, so it’s doing its job!
Impressive
Arrived promptly a day before expected delivery. Impressive and powerful. Took water out immediately and reduced the temperature. Tank full every day. However compared to other dehumidifiers I have used, it could do with some improvement in the design – wheels would make it more portable for disabled people, and it could have an added water line to see the amount of water being collected. Other than that it is a very good performer.
Impressive
Arrived promptly a day before expected delivery. Impressive and powerful. Took water out immediately and reduced the temperature. Tank full every day. However compared to other dehumidifiers I have used, it could do with some improvement in the design – wheels would make it more portable for disabled people, and it could have an added water line to see the amount of water being collected. Other than that it is a very good performer.
Enjoying this product after a breakdown of my old one. It did take time to understand the instructions but I got there in the end. I had to put a rug underneath as it makes quite a noise on a wooden floor, otherwise it’s perfect and arrived on time and perfectly packed.
This has been so useful. It has helped to dry out the newly renovated bedroom plaster and paint and is now going to it’s new location in the cellar to see how it manages there. So far very efficient and we’re very impressed. A little louder than I imagined but it was an empty room with bare floorboards so that was to be expected.
What a mighty wee machine this is, it’s been keeping my 2 bed flat in wettest Wales, dry for over 18 months. Running for 55% humidity.
It’s still going strong and the tank fills every 12 hours or so. I’d say it’s been turned on night and day for 17.5 out of the last 18 months and left to manage it’s own usage, and good god does it work hard some weeks.
I would recommend cleaning the filter (whilst turned off) at least once a week, by either running a hoover over it or washing it with soapy water. I’d also recommend running a hoover over the internal fan intake once in a while as this ensures a clear pull through, and thereby less stress on the parts.
Damn fine piece of kit.
20/10/2019
Still going day and night after 4 years. A bit louder than it was in the early years but it’s still going. I also lightly spray the intake with anti mold solution which keeps it running smooth and quiet(ish).
What a mighty wee machine this is, it’s been keeping my 2 bed flat in wettest Wales, dry for over 18 months. Running for 55% humidity.
It’s still going strong and the tank fills every 12 hours or so. I’d say it’s been turned on night and day for 17.5 out of the last 18 months and left to manage it’s own usage, and good god does it work hard some weeks.
I would recommend cleaning the filter (whilst turned off) at least once a week, by either running a hoover over it or washing it with soapy water. I’d also recommend running a hoover over the internal fan intake once in a while as this ensures a clear pull through, and thereby less stress on the parts.
Damn fine piece of kit.
20/10/2019
Still going day and night after 4 years. A bit louder than it was in the early years but it’s still going. I also lightly spray the intake with anti mold solution which keeps it running smooth and quiet(ish).
Words cannot express how much I LOVE this product. If I could marry this item I would. I use it everyday to both filter and dehumidify, great for old houses that collect condensation and black around windows, you will be AMAZED how much water is floating around in the air in your house from cooking, cleaning and bathing. My asthma has dramatically improved so much so that I hardly ever take an inhaler anymore. And there is far far less dust too. Well worth the investment!
Words cannot express how much I LOVE this product. If I could marry this item I would. I use it everyday to both filter and dehumidify, great for old houses that collect condensation and black around windows, you will be AMAZED how much water is floating around in the air in your house from cooking, cleaning and bathing. My asthma has dramatically improved so much so that I hardly ever take an inhaler anymore. And there is far far less dust too. Well worth the investment!
After lots of research we decided to purchase this product to dehumidify the spare room and dry washing. I can’t rate this machine highly enough so five stars it is. It drys the washing in 5hrs or so has totally removed moisture from the spare room as well so no more condensation and damp smell. The product is really economical to run because as we have a smart meter we can see how much electricity it is using. I was worried about some reviews stating the fan was rather noisy but honestly think it’s really quiet, maybe because it’s in spare room with thick carpet this helps. Very happy with this produc
Brilliant piece of equipment! My husband was not convinced that a Dehumidifier would help (we bought a little holiday cottage near the coast, which is built into the rock and felt/smelt damp) – however he is a total convert! It has been marvellous, does the job well and even my husband was gob smacked with the amount of water that it drew out of the air. It’s great all for getting rid of condensation. We will still use it every now and then. I haven’t left it on overnight – so cannot comment on the noise. If you have a damp atmosphere in your home – get one of these, they’re not cheap, but i’d rather stay in a dry clean air environment than a damp one. I researched a number and opted on this one for the size of our llittle cottage and for the features it offered. Highly Recommend.
Powerful, reasonably quiet, and efficient. In my ...
Powerful, reasonably quiet, and efficient. In my home it was removing about 1 litre a day and dried out the room where our problem was very well. So far, it’s run for 4 months without any problems. Big tho, and a fair weight to boot, but does what it says it will do.
Have had a dehumidifier before but this is definitely the better one. Things I like about it are (1) it has a lower power rating than most, (2) it gives a humiditt reading on the top, (3) you can set it to turn off when a certain level is reached – it will then come back on when needed. Had it for nearly a year and going strong. Things I don’t like? The sticker on the front was a pain to remove.
REVIEWING THIS EXCELLENT MACHINE AFTER 2.5 YEARS – PERFECT USE, STILL GOING STRONG.
Bought my first house in 2017 (2 bed terrace in rainy Manchester) and noticed the house was starting to feel damp. Previous owners had a dehumidifier on landing, but hadn’t considered one, as thought with heating on more often there’d be no damp issue. There are only allotments behind the house, so nothing shields us from the elements. Have great central heating and efficient boiler and happy to open windows when needed (laundry drying), but always found condensation on the windows and my bedding increasingly felt cold/damp.
I did a little research and went for Meaco low energy as midrange cost, plus timer for laundry mode. Item arrived in perfect condition and on time – quite heavy, but solid handle and sleek design.
I plugged it in on Saturday 1pm upstairs and set humidity for 50%. First reading in front bedroom 77% and upstairs landing 68%. Left the machine running over 24hours and removed 12 litres of water! When I went out and came back Sunday early evening I noticed the house felt different – the air quality was clearer already. Although you can leave this machine in one location to regulate the whole house (2-5 bedrooms), I moved the dehumidifier downstairs Sunday eve as curious about the level (63% which quickly dropped to 55%). Overnight moved it back upstairs and by Monday morning humidity was 50%, so turned it off. When I got in last night, house felt amazing! Used machine for just 1 hour (and 30 minutes this morn) in the front bedroom/landing which gets little sunlight through the winter months. Humidity again quickly dropped from 68% to 53% which I’m happy with.
I rarely write product reviews, but was so impressed. It changed my whole house in only a few days, so if you have damp or condensation with little air flow, this machine will be a life saver. Energy use is very low and not had the heating on as much as the machine omits warm air, so all round star buy. Very happy, no more damp bedding.
The only minor down side is the noise — there’s a hum if placed on laminate upstairs which vibrates through the whole house. On carpet very little noise. I got used to it quickly, so only a minor detail for what is otherwise an amazing little machine.
We needed to get a dehumidifier as we’d moved in to a new-build property (which take time to fully dry out) and with winter setting in we we’re getting loads of condensation on windows. After several months of ignoring the problem and foolishly hoping it would get better on it’s own, we discovered loads of patches of mould inside cupboards, on the back of sofas etc. I looked at lots of reviews and saw that this one was the Which? Best Buy – I’ve always had a lot of success with buying their best buys in the past so I thought I give this one a go. All I can say is – amazing! It sucks so much moisure out of the air – we empty the tank (which is large), every 36-48 hours! It has completely solved our condensation and mould problems. The best feature is that you just plug it in, turn it on and leave it – it turns itself off and on as needed. Apart from emptying the tank you don’t have to think about it (and it turns itself off automatically if the tank gets full and you’re not there to empty it). The tank emptied really easily – it simply slides out the front – see photo.
We live in a 3-bedroom, 1300sqft house, across two floors – we simply leave it in the middle of the landing downstairs, with all the internal doors open on both floors and it services the whole house without ever having to move it. It is heavyish (although I can easily carry it upstairs – I’m only little!) but is on wheels so easily rolls from room to room if you do ever want to move it. It’s pricier than many other models but I my view, well worth the money. Top performer!
We needed to get a dehumidifier as we’d moved in to a new-build property (which take time to fully dry out) and with winter setting in we we’re getting loads of condensation on windows. After several months of ignoring the problem and foolishly hoping it would get better on it’s own, we discovered loads of patches of mould inside cupboards, on the back of sofas etc. I looked at lots of reviews and saw that this one was the Which? Best Buy – I’ve always had a lot of success with buying their best buys in the past so I thought I give this one a go. All I can say is – amazing! It sucks so much moisure out of the air – we empty the tank (which is large), every 36-48 hours! It has completely solved our condensation and mould problems. The best feature is that you just plug it in, turn it on and leave it – it turns itself off and on as needed. Apart from emptying the tank you don’t have to think about it (and it turns itself off automatically if the tank gets full and you’re not there to empty it). The tank emptied really easily – it simply slides out the front – see photo.
We live in a 3-bedroom, 1300sqft house, across two floors – we simply leave it in the middle of the landing downstairs, with all the internal doors open on both floors and it services the whole house without ever having to move it. It is heavyish (although I can easily carry it upstairs – I’m only little!) but is on wheels so easily rolls from room to room if you do ever want to move it. It’s pricier than many other models but I my view, well worth the money. Top performer!
Why didn't we get one years ago?!
Superb and effective. I got this because we found mould in one of our rooms and after researching, realised humidity, caused by condensation was the likely underlying cause. That turned out to be true, routinely our 2 bed place was sitting at 70% humidity, which is not healthy and had kind of saturated walls and stuff.
The unit arrived, was simple to operate and in first few days pulled 20 litres of water out of the air. As the home has dried, the walls and stuff has too. Now it sits naturally at about 53%, well within the healthy range. The unit’s eco logic keeps it there, kicking the unit in and out around the range we set (50%) to stop any problems developing.
What we hadn’t realised was that damp walls = cold walls = heatloss = higher heating costs. Although we didn’t want the problem to start with (and I’ve had a crash course in damp and humidity control), we’re now nice and cosy with warm dry walls, central heating set lower and a healthier environment. This unit got on top of the problem fast and sorted it.
Built quality is excellent, instructions clear. The only thing I can fault is that it would be nice to be able to turn the button press bleeps on and off but that’s small beer. Highly recommend for people facing similar problems.
Oh, and as a bonus, it’s pretty effective as an indoor clothes drier too, means we used the tumble dryer less! 🙂
Update – Bought in winter 2016, still going strong absolutely no problems with this unit. We use this less now because it’s done an excellent job of drying out the fabric of the building. It took about a year for the building to give up all the dampness it had accumulated. For the first few months it was running pretty often during in the days but gradually it needed to run less (sensor mode is great for getting the balance right – set and forget). Then in subesquent years it ramped right down. We use mainly for indoor drying of laundry now, to decrease use of tumble dryer. The greatest advantage is no having any mould in the home and gavjng a much warmer, more snug environment. Still very pleased with this product. I came back to review because my mum was asking about it for her home, so I thought I’d give others a progress report! 🙂
This is the best purchase. We are very happy with this dehumidifier. We have it for over a year now and it works perfectly. We use it daily during winter season and it helps us keep the apartment at the right humidity level. Windows are dry and the clothes dry so quickly. Two of our friends have bought it after they saw how well it works in our apartment. I just wish we had bought it sooner. Very happy with this purchase. Also it is very cost and energy efficient so it wont have a big impact on your electeicity bills.
The first time I turned this on there was a strong plastic smell but after a day this had completely faded. I also found the sound quite loud at first, but grew used to it within the week and am now able to happily sleep through it (it’s for my bedroom so this is a relief). It’s a strong hum, like a fan on medium-high. I love being able to control when it comes on and off and find that it has made a substantive difference to the humidity levels in my room, especially drying my clothes during winter and removing window condensation. An excellent investment.
I like the way you can set this to shut off when it reaches the desired humidity level and when that level is reached it stops the fan as well as the compressor for 30 minutes before starting the fan and testing via the sensor. What I couldn’t understand why was when the humidity was reached the fan stopped but the LCD went up to 85 I kept turning off and back on until I read the instructions it said it will read higher when the fan stops as it’s the reading from within the unit where it’s both cold and wet once I figured this out I was very satisfied with it.
I have been using ebac powerpac 21 liters dehumidifier for about 4 years and bought this to replace it since the previous one is adamantly leaking. Currently both are in operation, and this has extracted a lot of water already from the bedrooms. Initially for few days it ran all day and night but now it appears to stop and run when the humidity goes up.
Like one of the reviewers mentioned, there was a strong chemical smell on the first day of use and i would recommend to leave it running somewhere you dont bother much for a day before moving to bedroom or the bedroom floor.
I am using the HEPA air filter as well and i am pretty happy the bedrooms feels dry and fresh.
>>> Updated after an year of use:
I am extremely satisfied with this product.
I got this for my tenants. they were drying clothes indoors, which was causing condensation and mould. The humidity dripped from 75 down to 55 within in a few days. There is no longer any condensation, and their clothes dry in 1/2 the time. they love it.
I have been using ebac powerpac 21 liters dehumidifier for about 4 years and bought this to replace it since the previous one is adamantly leaking. Currently both are in operation, and this has extracted a lot of water already from the bedrooms. Initially for few days it ran all day and night but now it appears to stop and run when the humidity goes up.
Like one of the reviewers mentioned, there was a strong chemical smell on the first day of use and i would recommend to leave it running somewhere you dont bother much for a day before moving to bedroom or the bedroom floor.
I am using the HEPA air filter as well and i am pretty happy the bedrooms feels dry and fresh.
>>> Updated after an year of use:
I am extremely satisfied with this product.
Excellent and very good dehumidifie
We started to have mould in the bedroom and we were horrified when we discovered it lurking and growing in the corner! We got rid of it from the wall and bought this for our flat. It’s done the job very well and I’ve noticed we don’t put the heating on so much even though it’s almost December. It was working harder at the beginning, now it doesn’t switch on so often. I’m amazed how much water it had collected. Very happy with this, I really think it will help us keep a healthy home.
Just beautiful..
A completely impartial review. First of all the cosmetics of it. Just beautiful…rounded…perfect height…colour with everything concealed feels so robust. Working well…unbelievably quiet…so easy to use…good clear instruction to using time etc from the web site… with everything I wanted to know seemed covered. Inexpensive to run as my bill shows. Being honest…personally… cant fault it. Over the few weeks I have had it…has made an enormous difference within my home. Any smell of dampness…gone…doors close so quietly…the entire house smells fresher that’s for certain. Delivery from the company was excellent. If I could fault it…I would but…I cant.
Had previously purchased the 12L model which has performed more than adequately.
It’s been some years since then (2016), and whilst still running well the 12L model’s water trap is now quite noisy whilst the machine vibrates. This I’ve found can be mitigated with some tape around the trap, not ideal, but manageable.
I’ve bought a new house since then which is in disrepair so purchased the larger model.
NEGATIVES:
Very heavy. Especially when full. I can lift it with one hand, but it’s not something that can be done with ease for a lot of people (it does however have wheels).
Noisy at max setting. It’s not an unpleasant sound, but it’s not something I’d like to have on whilst watching TV, you’ll definitely be turning the volume up. It is however fine running in a downstairs room whilst asleep upstairs though.
Water Trap protrudes when full. It’s not a big deal, but – in the picture – the bottom section is misaligned when at least half-full. It bulges out.
Water Trap isn’t easy to remove to empty. It’s oddly difficult to pull out.
POSITIVES:
Has absolutely mitigated the condensation problem I have. This is from the previous house owner having flower beds too high and water running through the air vents. If left running in an enclosed space I can get from 70% to 50% humidity within around 24 – 48hours.
Whilst tall, it’s not *that* much taller than the 12L. See picture for comparison between the two. Note the 20L model also has wheels.
Very large water trap, it’s pretty amazing how much water is taken out of the air as you tip it down the sink.
It has wheels that work(!).
Automatically opens air vent when turned on. The 12L doesn’t.
Hygrometer is as accurate as others I have in the same room.
Handle is sturdy. I can carry it (albeit heavy) and never felt as if it’d break, even whilst full.
Another review has mentioned mould accumulating. The rooms this has been in have black mould (stripped wallpaper to reveal an incredible amount of mould and dampness) and after stripping the unit down I haven’t seen a problem. Same with the 12L. I DO use a hepa filter however. I suspect this can be mitigated with bleach spray but contacting Meaco for advice would be a better bet. I’ve contacted them previously regarding filters and they’ve been top notch.
Overall, very happy. Weight may be a problem for some, as well as the noise, but it does the job I needed it to.
Just beautiful..
A completely impartial review. First of all the cosmetics of it. Just beautiful…rounded…perfect height…colour with everything concealed feels so robust. Working well…unbelievably quiet…so easy to use…good clear instruction to using time etc from the web site… with everything I wanted to know seemed covered. Inexpensive to run as my bill shows. Being honest…personally… cant fault it. Over the few weeks I have had it…has made an enormous difference within my home. Any smell of dampness…gone…doors close so quietly…the entire house smells fresher that’s for certain. Delivery from the company was excellent. If I could fault it…I would but…I cant.
Works well
This is best thing I have purchased. Takes the moisture out of the air really well and stops any mould occurring in our flat. Doesn’t seem to have affected the electricity bill either. It does the job. It is a bit more noisy than expected but don’t notice now that I am used to it, about the same as sleeping with a fan on.
Works well
This is best thing I have purchased. Takes the moisture out of the air really well and stops any mould occurring in our flat. Doesn’t seem to have affected the electricity bill either. It does the job. It is a bit more noisy than expected but don’t notice now that I am used to it, about the same as sleeping with a fan on.
Meaco dehumidifie
It’s compact and good value it’s doing a good job so far but we haven!t had it very long
I bought this dehumidifier about 3 weeks ago. It’s a fantastic machine. We live in a 300+ year old house where it’s impossible to keep the damp out, solid floors, no wall cavitities, stone window sills which strike through to the outside (causing dangerous black mould), old and slightly porous building stone – you get the picture. Beautiful house but damp in the winter which is when I suffer from respiratory infections; it doesn’t take a genius to work out that there is a link here.
I can’t rate this machine highly enough and strongly recommend it. I have bought similar, cheaper ones in the past which haven’t helped much. With the Meaco I am pouring pints and pints of water away each day. The house feels different, there is no damp smell, the beds are dryer and there is no condensation on the double glazing in a morning.
Before I bought it I read many of the reviews; here’s some feedback on comments I read and a bit of advice:
I don’t have a problem emptying the water container and it doesn’t leak or spill. As with anything containing water you just need to be gentle with it.
It’s not too noisy but I am very sensitive to any noise so I simply move it from room to room (to ones which I’m not in); easy. However, we have had it going in the TV room and had to turn the TV up by 2 notches.
It is pretty heavy; I’m 60ish with a bad back and I move it up and down stairs myself, so not TOO heavy. Obviously I empty the water first.
TIP: when you first get it, turn up your heating and put electric blankets on your beds to get the moisture airborne – obviously it’s easier for it to extract the moisture once it’s in the air.
Worth every penny, get one if you have damp issues.
When I was younger I was lucky to have attended a discussion by the Tibetan Spiritual Leader, HH The Dalai Lama. To start off this chat they wheeled in this Welsh Male Voice Choir who horrified me by singing `They`re Be A Welcome In The Hillside`. I`ve heard of rubbing salt into a wound but this was extremely tactless to put it mildly. However it got me thinking. Blokes in mountainous regions being either Tibetan or Welsh, have for countless centuries, loved nothing better than a good cuppa followed by a cheerful singalong. Is it the weather you ask? Well, Tibet is called the Land of Snow, frozen water and the Welsh air has an active make-up of 9 parts water to every 1 part oxygen. This may explain that whilst they may not appear cheerful and who could when your face is battling that amount of moisture, their actual attitude to any conversation is one of light-heartedness. Indeed, the Welsh have been known to stir many an Englishman to depths of emotions not normally induced without at least 12 pints of strong ale. So what has this got to do with this dehumidifier? If every valley and numerous bleak and barren mountainous outcrop had one of these as big as say, Conwy Castle then we could feasibly get the air ratio to such a point where and this is genuinely possibly, they could even crack a smile. Come on I hear you cry, this piece of kit is not that good and I know that is a tall order, unlike this item`s height but I stand by this statement and say, buy it. Buy it now if only to release our Welsh brethren from further centuries of gurning
Pleased indeed with purchase.
I have had this product a couple of weeks now. It replaced Delongi desiccant dehumidifier which broke after only 3 years. I got this one a year after the old one broke. So,, there is time yet.. but so far? Excellent tool. Has far surpassed my expectations and is working hard. It appears to be much more effective than my old one and is pulling out water well. I have noticed that the humidity level is also now much lower than my old one could muster which is yet again a pleasant surprise. I have got the larger model and my house is not large but a deal on warehouse meant I could not miss the purchase. Its not overly noisy but could disturb if in a bedroom. I have it on my downstairs landing and its doing a grand job still.It isn’t the lightest but unless if you have no physical problems then this should not be difficult to move. It is on rollers to maneouver on a level surface. Its not overly large and sits without making the place look untidy. If it continues then I shall definitely put up an update. But, so far, very pleased indeed.
We had the double glazing replaced in our relatively large Edwardian three bed semi and the draft reduction caused a noticeable reduction in air quality. The bedroom in particular was a real issue. The room felt damp, the windows were covered in condensation in the mornings and the bedding never really felt properly aired. Not very pleasent. We tried opening windows during the day but obviously that negated the benefit of our new windows and to be honest it didn’t really help. The cheap (and I suspect wildly inaccurate) humidity monitor I have reached 95% one night.
I opted for the Meaco platinum because it’s cheap to run. I plugged it into a socket in the bedroom and within minutes the air felt fresher. It reduced the humidity from around 75% to 55% (per the Meaco reading) within an hour. It took a few days though to reduce humidity to the 52% needed for the machine to cut out. I guess that’s because it was pulling moisture from the rest of the house.
It sits on the landing now. The bedroom door stays closed at night and we leave the door open the rest of the time. Because it’s been so cold recently I have set the desired humidity to 45%. It’s had no issues gettting to this level and I don’t think it runs for more than an hour each day. The whole house feels completely different. Much fresher. The bedding feels dry and aired and we only have a cm of moisture on the window on really cold mornings. The cheep humidity monitor says the house is currently 52%rh. Highest it’s been is 65%. A 30% reduction is pretty impressive.
I wouldn’t want to run it in the bedroom as it’s pretty loud although it doesn’t run very often so I think you probably could if necessary. Given how quickly this solved my problem and the fact that I’m now extracting very little moisture I think I could have purchased the smaller model but I have no regrets. This is a great product and despite the high price is good value for money.
This dehumidifier has made such a difference in our brick built conservatory which has a glass roof. We have struggled for years with condensation running down the walls and washing which never dries! Then we saved up and bought this beauty which has changed our lives! Washing is dried! No more damp smelly washing! No more condensation! Easy to empty and simple instructions!
Absorbs a lot of water and is cheap to run ...
Absorbs a lot of water and is cheap to run. It also has a display giving you the humidity of the room which helps to know how long to keep it on for. Worth paying the extra money for.
Absorbs a lot of water and is cheap to run ...
Absorbs a lot of water and is cheap to run. It also has a display giving you the humidity of the room which helps to know how long to keep it on for. Worth paying the extra money for.
Well worth the money. We have a big Edwardian house – 4 bed 2 bath 2 receptions, high ceilings etc. The meaco has worked effectively and efficiently reducing the humidity and has collected many litres of water. This has eased off now and we are just turning this on occasionally to keep things at the suggested levels. Really easy to use and manoeuvre. Really easy to empty.
This machine is a beast. It sucks up dampness from the atmosphere day after day without complaint. I have it to keep a large-ish room around 55% humidity for my precious grand piano. It is obviously drawing off from the rest of the house as well but I can’t comment on that because I’m not monitoring that. As far as I can tell very low power consumption as well. It needs emptying every day which is a pain and it makes a whirring noise like an office fan (not loud but not quiet either). You can fit an outlet hose if you have a hole in the wall to a drain or something if you want to be maintenance free. Those are the downsides but it does what is says on the tin (as they say) brilliantly. Me=satisfied.
This machine is a beast. It sucks up dampness from the atmosphere day after day without complaint. I have it to keep a large-ish room around 55% humidity for my precious grand piano. It is obviously drawing off from the rest of the house as well but I can’t comment on that because I’m not monitoring that. As far as I can tell very low power consumption as well. It needs emptying every day which is a pain and it makes a whirring noise like an office fan (not loud but not quiet either). You can fit an outlet hose if you have a hole in the wall to a drain or something if you want to be maintenance free. Those are the downsides but it does what is says on the tin (as they say) brilliantly. Me=satisfied.
Absolutely fantastic dehumidifier which only uses 250 watts of power at peak demand and can easily take in 12 litres of moisture a day. The plus side of this type of dehumidifier is that it is quiet and will warm the air slightly so a bonus there.
Worth the Investment.
Fantastic buy. I know it’s not cheap, but it gave amazing results in only 24 hours. It changed the room completely. Uses very little energy. Honestly wouldn’t be without it, wish I’d bought it years ago.
Worth the Investment.
Fantastic buy. I know it’s not cheap, but it gave amazing results in only 24 hours. It changed the room completely. Uses very little energy. Honestly wouldn’t be without it, wish I’d bought it years ago.
Absolutely fantastic dehumidifier which only uses 250 watts of power at peak demand and can easily take in 12 litres of moisture a day. The plus side of this type of dehumidifier is that it is quiet and will warm the air slightly so a bonus there.
Almost Perfect.
Works wonderfully and really removes moisture. Just one small thing not 100% with mine. After a while there was the slightest change on note as if the fan wasn’t quite balanced.
Almost Perfect.
Works wonderfully and really removes moisture. Just one small thing not 100% with mine. After a while there was the slightest change on note as if the fan wasn’t quite balanced.
You will be amazed the amount of water this machine can draw out ...
You will be amazed the amount of water this machine can draw out of a room. We had a disaster with a gutter which was blocked and overflowed down into a spare bedroom, this machine worked away drying out the walls, and drew out gallons of water in the room, we just kept it going until the monitor gave us the correct reading, the room is fine now.
We will use it for keeping dampness at bay in the winter, you can feel the difference, I think it is a must have now, for anyone with an older house with single glazing or damp problems get this, it keeps the house right.
Had this for several months now, so I can give a reasonably long-term review. Put it in my kitchen which tends to get quite humid i.e condensation on the windows, during the winter months, Got the Meaco, set it up – a simple process, just read the manual – and switched it on. It works very well and has kept working more-or-less 24/7 ever since. Occasionally, I leave the kitchen door open and it seems to de-humidify the rest of the house too. Very good.
excellent unit – have had for a few months now and really helps with indoor drying of washing! embarrassing amount of water taken out of the air! well worth it as haven’t had anything like the number of colds that colleagues have had!
excellent unit – have had for a few months now and really helps with indoor drying of washing! embarrassing amount of water taken out of the air! well worth it as haven’t had anything like the number of colds that colleagues have had!
This thing has taken a staggering amount of water out of the air of our mould prone house! I presume that’s a good thing. It also dries clothes fast.
Very good dehumidifier. We use it during the wet months every day but also next to the laundry if we can’t hang the laundry outside. Quiet-ish and doesn’t use too much electricity.
Very good dehumidifier. We use it during the wet months every day but also next to the laundry if we can’t hang the laundry outside. Quiet-ish and doesn’t use too much electricity.
This works brilliantly. When I first installed it, it ran for about 4 days and sucked several litres of water out of the air Once my house was no longer a swimming pool, it cut out regularly as the humidity was below the threshold, saving electricity. Now we use it for drying clothes very efficiently on a clothes rail, and occasionally put it on to dehumidify the house. Usually cuts out within an hour as the moisture in the air is down to an acceptable level.
We have previously owned two eBacs but were tiring of them breaking as soon as they hit their guarantee expiration. Although this was a little more expensive, we were persuaded by the Which ‘Best Buy’ recommendation. We were not disappointed. It’s amazingly efficient and runs on an economy setting, whilst we’re at work, maintaining a perfect humidity. Wheel it into the bathroom after showers/baths and the moisture is cleared, within an hour. Washing is also a breeze to dry (so to speak) and the fan is relatively quiet. It’s an efficient machine and you’ll be astounded how much moisture it removes, each day; I’d have no hesitation in recommending this to anyone considering purchasing a dehumidifier.
Absolutely fantastic! Scary how much water builds up in the house, we’ve noticed the house is slightly warmer, clothes dry so much faster and no real change to our energy bill! Every house on the coast should have one you’ll save on buying anti mold products alone 🙂
To those saying it makes noise, yes it does but if its in the hallway you really cant notice and the noise is very very quiet as it is.
The only negative I could give would be that the water bin doesn’t alert when full, even when it should, so can occasionally dribble out.
Great machine!
Don’t know how I managed before getting this great machine! My house has always had problems with condensation on the windows even though double glazed, but had reduced to virtually nothing having the dehumidifier on for a couple of hours a day. No great difference to my energy bill either. The Meaco is quiet compared to others I’ve used.
Great machine!
Don’t know how I managed before getting this great machine! My house has always had problems with condensation on the windows even though double glazed, but had reduced to virtually nothing having the dehumidifier on for a couple of hours a day. No great difference to my energy bill either. The Meaco is quiet compared to others I’ve used.
you need to be using this in perfect conditions. In my view
It’s quite difficult to review this type of products because to ensure you get the full value of the product, you need to be using this in perfect conditions. In my view, its very effective in a closed door room, and lets be honest- if you want to reduce humidity in a small room- you close the door and open a window. Winter- still, you need the heat on to ensure temp is 17-18 degrees.
I use in an open house- ie no internal doors closed- its quite effective in my attick bedroom- I leave the window open until approx 3- 4 pm ish in spring, then shut the window start the dehumidifier- it makes a difference in that the humidity stays at 60% and doesn’t rise.
My tip- you dont want to aim to low with this unit- be realistic, and you wont be disappointed.
Also, there’s a claim that this unit will raise the temperature by 1+ degree, Honestly- I havnt noticed any difference- and to use this as a selling point is very weak.
A worthwhile investme
I have been using this for a couple of months now and it is worth every penny. We have our bedroom door shut on a night so on cold nights the windows can be completely foggy with condensation. But using this before going to bed and in a morning (if the moisture levels are above 50) has stopped this from happening. I haven’t found that I need to run it continuously apart from the first day I got it. I purchased this as we had mould growing on the windows and wall near the window and also the wall became so wet the paint peeled of and there was a wet patch through out the cold months.
Finally a piece of equipment that really works in reducing ...
Finally a piece of equipment that really works in reducing humidity. The difference is readily apparent. In my old mid-terrace property with no cavity walls – condensation is no longer an issue. I run it on the timer for one hour following a shower – the walls no longer run with condensation. I wish I had bought this years ago.
Finally a piece of equipment that really works in reducing ...
Finally a piece of equipment that really works in reducing humidity. The difference is readily apparent. In my old mid-terrace property with no cavity walls – condensation is no longer an issue. I run it on the timer for one hour following a shower – the walls no longer run with condensation. I wish I had bought this years ago.
The Meaco 12L dehumidifier is very good.
The Meaco 12L Dehumidifier is as quiet as the desiccant model we had previously but uses far less power. It feels very well made compared to others we’ve had over the years… for instance, the carrying handle (solid rather than flexible and prone to vibration). I would recommend the brand. If you have a larger house there’s a 20L extraction model though I feel it might make more sense to have two of these in different parts of the house.
The Meaco 12L dehumidifier is very good.
The Meaco 12L Dehumidifier is as quiet as the desiccant model we had previously but uses far less power. It feels very well made compared to others we’ve had over the years… for instance, the carrying handle (solid rather than flexible and prone to vibration). I would recommend the brand. If you have a larger house there’s a 20L extraction model though I feel it might make more sense to have two of these in different parts of the house.
I reserached dehumidifiers as well as I could before purchasing. I do not always follow the advice of Which? as their methods and conclusions do not always reflect the experience of owners. However, Which? members views seemed good. I am delighted with this product. Well made and it has a quality feel about it. My house is not damp as such but there are a few issues following installation of cavity wall insulation. This product has resolved those issues.
Wasnt sure at the beginning, this is why i write review after few months, helped a lot with damp in the house, washing will be dry next morning which is great, house feels warmer too, i have got it in on, set up for 60% humidity, and its just works when it need, i havent notice the increase in energy bill so def energy saving product. Def worth the money.
To say it is amazing is an understatement. I read the reviews and thought surely some of this is an exaggeration, well it is not, it really is that good. We have a 3-bed victorian house which was always prone to damp/condensation problems but these got worse once it is was double glazed. The result being mould/mildew/clammy walls/fabric, the odd musty smell here and there. First thing to say is that I ordered on a Friday afternoon and it arrived Sunday afternoon – very impressive. After waiting the hour for it to settle it was then taken to the worst room in the house for dampness. We had decided that initially we would run it in the dampest rooms before leaving it in the core of the house. The initial reading when it was switched on was 82% with 55% being what it should be – daunting! However within 12 hours it was down to under 70% and the container was 1/3 full, 36 hours later the container was full , 20 litres of water! Pouring that much water away is quite a revelation and a shock when you realise it was living in your room. Once empty off it went again and continued pulling water out of the room. Once it gets to the magic 55% we will move it to the other end of the house. Other comments? Well that room already smells and feels better, you really can tell the difference in the air, smells sweeter and actually a little warmer and more pleasant to be in. Funnily enough the day after I bought it I saw an article about how homes are much more prone to mould and mildew with double glazing, insulation etc and how bad for you it is to sleep in mouldy rooms so I felt very pleased I had made the investment in this purchase.
We are really very excited by this new toy and cannot wait to clear the house of damp with it’s help!
Brilliant at removing dampness from the home. After having double glazing fitted I noticed the house was getting mould grow in various areas of the house – this dehumidifier has made such a difference. The humidity they recommend is 55, it was showing 98 in our kitchen when we first switched it on. Unbelievable. It helps dry out washing quickly too.
Brilliant at removing dampness from the home. After having double glazing fitted I noticed the house was getting mould grow in various areas of the house – this dehumidifier has made such a difference. The humidity they recommend is 55, it was showing 98 in our kitchen when we first switched it on. Unbelievable. It helps dry out washing quickly too.
Arrived today in a nice box with a big Union Jack on top
Arrived today in a nice box with a big Union Jack on top, unfortunately the dehumidifier comes with a two pin European plug and instructions on how to change it.
Update – Contacted supplier who said that it should have been supplied with a wrap around adaptor. They’ve told me that one will be despatched from their warehouse…
Update – Adapter arrived as promised, and I am very happy with the dehumidifier and it’s performance but, still think it should have a 3-pin plug fitted for UK sales.
Arrived today in a nice box with a big Union Jack on top
Arrived today in a nice box with a big Union Jack on top, unfortunately the dehumidifier comes with a two pin European plug and instructions on how to change it.
Update – Contacted supplier who said that it should have been supplied with a wrap around adaptor. They’ve told me that one will be despatched from their warehouse…
Update – Adapter arrived as promised, and I am very happy with the dehumidifier and it’s performance but, still think it should have a 3-pin plug fitted for UK sales.
We have suffered from a persistent problem with condensation on our lounge windows, despite being double-glazed. This has lead to the spread of mould to the vertical blinds, curtain linings and the edges of the fitted carpet. Part of the problem was the drying of clothes during the winter months. We looked at the options, and decided that a dehumidifier was the best answer as we ad no room for a tumble drier. Since installing the 12L there has been no condensation at all until the external temperature drops below freezing, and then it is very slight compared with our past experience. A very worthwhile purchase.
Does what it says on the box
Does what it says on the box. It isn’t noisy but it isn’t quiet either, don’t think I would want to try and sleep with it in the room for example. We weren’t sure which size to go for as we have a four bedroomed house but the 12 litre copes fine.
Does what it says on the box
Does what it says on the box. It isn’t noisy but it isn’t quiet either, don’t think I would want to try and sleep with it in the room for example. We weren’t sure which size to go for as we have a four bedroomed house but the 12 litre copes fine.
A fantastic machine, and this was our second purchase of a Meaco, having bought the larger 20ltr version last year. This smaller machine is for a small utility room for drying clothes, as well as removing damp which the larger machine does not pick up due to the layout of the house. This smaller machine matches our requirement, but comparing the two, I would recommend pirchasing the larger version, if you are only buying one. It was the Which Best Buy, and will remove damp more quickly and efficiently in my opinion for a full house.
Yep really works. I have a 3 bed semi detached house, did have a small to medium mould and condensation problem in all three bedrooms in winter time. Not any more. Keep it on in each room for a couple of hours a day ( easily portable) and it has completely gone. I reduce the humidity to 50-55% which is easily achieved probably in less than a couple of hours really, the box room is done in about 15 mins!!. Easy to empty and is quite quiet, although i dont run it all night. Good features on it. If in doubt check out FIX My ROOF.COM all the info is there on mould control and these dehumidifiers are recommended.
I’ve had this unit for a few months now so thought I would write a review as it has well and truly been tested.
It was bought specifically to be used in conjunction with a Victorian clothes airer for laundry. Previously, we were using a tumble drier but I was getting fed up with clothes shrinking and the running cost was high.
The drying room is a 2m x 3m unheated utility room which has 2 external walls and can get a little chilly in the winter. I was a bit concerned that this wouldn’t be able to cope.
The dehumidifier works brilliantly. A full load of clothes on the airer will dry within 4 hours.
The directional fan is great to help with circulation and speeds up the drying process as we can point it at the airer. The one thing that surprised me is how well it can heat up a room. Before getting the dehumidifier, the utility room would only be about 10 degrees above the outside temperature so when it’s only a couple of degrees outside the room would be about 12 degrees. With the dehumidifier on the room would get to 19-20 degrees.
The amount of water this pulls out of the air is amazing. Having the large collection container is excellent and it is really easy to empty.
The unit is expensive but the running costs are low compared to other dehumidifiers. It is extremely efficient and I am sure will pay for itself in no time compared to using a tumble drier.
The only negative I have is the noise. This isn’t an issue for us because it is tucked away in a laundry room. If we had it on the stairs landing or in the living room it would be distracting. Our son has a desiccant dehumidifier which is much quieter but nowhere near as efficient.
This was a fantastic purchase for us and saves lots of money
Yep really works. I have a 3 bed semi detached house, did have a small to medium mould and condensation problem in all three bedrooms in winter time. Not any more. Keep it on in each room for a couple of hours a day ( easily portable) and it has completely gone. I reduce the humidity to 50-55% which is easily achieved probably in less than a couple of hours really, the box room is done in about 15 mins!!. Easy to empty and is quite quiet, although i dont run it all night. Good features on it. If in doubt check out FIX My ROOF.COM all the info is there on mould control and these dehumidifiers are recommended.
Having recently replaced draughty old patio sliders with lovely new French Windows, and also a hardwood front door with a composite door, alongside a heating system upgrade we noticed a substantial increase in dampness in our loft and on our windows. Having looked around to see possible causes (yes, the lovely effects of great insulation) and resolutions I decided that getting roofers in to replace tiles with vented solutions was not for me. After all, we’ve been here 15 years and this has never been an issue before. The site I checked which had loads of great info about roof space in general recommended a dehumidifier as this is a growing problem as people insulate their houses better.
Our house has 4 bedrooms, a study a utility room, a large living room, a kitchen and 3 bathrooms. I chose this unit specifically because it can cater for a 5 bedroomed house according to the manufacturers blurb. It’s easy to use, really easy to use and understand. It is portable to a degree with the casters but it is quite heavy to lift. When switched on it uses about 225 watts of electricity so it’s by no means a power hungry beast and of course that lessens as the humidity levels get under control and it needs to work less. The first few days saw the unit running quite a lot and we were emptying the 6l tank once or twice a day. This in itself quite shocked me. However after a week, the tank was barely filling up and the device was coming on less and less. It’s all automatic and will switch on and off according to your relative humidity settings (RH) so you can literally leave it switched on all the time if you want.. It is reasonably quiet but not silent and on either fan setting (low or high) we have not found it to be intrusive or sleep disturbing.
After one week, I can now report that the damp in our loft, which was running off the loft hatch and dripping onto our heads has more or less disappeared and this is WITHOUT locating the device in the loft even for a short while. We placed it on the landing outside the bedrooms and main bathroom and during the day left all the doors open to every room. The unit will draw the air from the entire house over time and remove the moisture very effectively. It comes with a 2 year warranty and I’ve now ordered some HEPA filters to see if that helps my mild asthma. Well done Meaco this is a first class bit of kit I never knew I needed. It might look pricey, but compare the cost of this to a new roof had the timbers rotted, or to the potential ceiling damage should the loft dampness seep through the insulation or to the constant job of wiping windows down to stop black mould and you have a very cost effective solution to dampness. It can also be used for clothes drying with the swing louvre, but we haven’t tried this yet until I’m positive the dampness is under control.
Took some time to do its thing, but has got the humidity down from over 70 to 55%. We no longer suffer from condensation on the single glazed windows of a listed house, which was causing damp and mould on the window frames. The extra features, mean it turns on when required and turns itself off when it has reached the target zone. Well worth the premium price.
We bought this 12L size MEACO thinking that it had all properties that the 20L 5 bedroom house size MEACO with the ‘Which Best Buy award’ but it doesnt…it was quite noisy and doesn’t come with two speeds (the lower speed is quieter) and also it didn’t switch off very often once the humidity got lower. However it did work very efficiently it was just a bit too noisy for us…we did have it in the bedroom with us as that’s the only place we had a problem…therefore I’m sure that if it was on the landing it would be perfectly good for the job! We were very happy that Amazon gave us the help we needed to change the humidifier for the larger one ‘probably overkill for our one room with dampness!’ The supplier was Maplins and there was a shop in the next town to us. They were so very helpful and had the larger machine delivered to us in two days…we were very happy!
We bought this 12L size MEACO thinking that it had all properties that the 20L 5 bedroom house size MEACO with the ‘Which Best Buy award’ but it doesnt…it was quite noisy and doesn’t come with two speeds (the lower speed is quieter) and also it didn’t switch off very often once the humidity got lower. However it did work very efficiently it was just a bit too noisy for us…we did have it in the bedroom with us as that’s the only place we had a problem…therefore I’m sure that if it was on the landing it would be perfectly good for the job! We were very happy that Amazon gave us the help we needed to change the humidifier for the larger one ‘probably overkill for our one room with dampness!’ The supplier was Maplins and there was a shop in the next town to us. They were so very helpful and had the larger machine delivered to us in two days…we were very happy!
After thorough research and comparison, I bought this. Very happy with the product, would be buying another one soon. Thanks to other in depth reviews, I made the right choice. Would recommend this strongly.
This is a brilliant item. I live in a very damp house, and am pleased with the results. At present all I keep doing is emptying the reservoir. Goodbye condensation and mould eventually, I hope. `
This is a brilliant item. I live in a very damp house, and am pleased with the results. At present all I keep doing is emptying the reservoir. Goodbye condensation and mould eventually, I hope. `
I choose this machine after extensive research, and I have not been disappointed. The machine arrived three days before the estimated delivery date, so I was impressed by that. We plugged it in the following day, so it’s now been working for a week. We live in west Cornwall and the damp here is legendary, our bungalow is directly exposed to the Atlantic, which you can see from our front gate, we we get the westerly winds full on, full of moisture from the ocean. Our bungalow has two bedrooms and two reception rooms, with the usual kitchen and bathroom. We have suffered form damp since we moved in, with black mold on the exterior walls, we set the machine at 55% humidity, it took six days to get our air down to that target and yesterday it turned itself off, the house actually feels dry and it a lot warmer. I was amazed at the amount of water that we had to empty, which was twice a day, somewhere near 24 ltr in total. I am impressed so far, and if it continues, it’s well worth the money compared to other machines costing several hundred pounds more, at this time, I can only recommend this dehumidifier, efficient and does exactly what it says on the box.
Money well spent…….The idea is to leave this on 24-7…….don’t panic it cuts in and out according to the humidity….empty when needed..once a day?
I live in a 3 bed semi-detached house….Its OCTOBER ….getting condensation on all windows up stairs and on corner of NORTH facing wall in bedroom ….probably not help as have bathroom & shower with no ventilation……Had this for a month now and as I said I have have left it on in the hall 24-7…..NO SIGN OF ANY CONDENSATION on windows or wall.
I do believe my upstairs has actually become warmer by taking the dampness out of the air.
Its not noisy but it one of those things you might tune in to like a fan at night in the summer.
OTHER THINGS….I had a mould smell in the main north facing bedroom for a couple of years could not really work it out as it would be stronger in the winter months…..what it was was the condensation on the windows getting into the WOODEN BLINDS then they would get damp and get mould on them, creating the smell…..I have now cleaned the blinds with disinfectant and hopefully with the dehumidifier it won’t come back…
I got this to use over the winter months but it also handy when you can’t hang you washing outside.
So easy to use
So easy to use, and IT WORKS !!!! Absolutely love it. Glad I bought this size as I couldn’t of lifted the larger one, it is quite a heavy unit.
I live in a detached 3 bedroomed house and can’t believe the moisture this machine captures. after 2 weeks I’ve emptied 36l of water from the tank. It runs quietly and efficiently in the upstairs hallway. Very pleased I spent the extra money for a quality item.
Amazed at how well and quickly this has started to clear up the humidity in my home. Within 24 hours had emptied the container three times. Its like living in a different home, everything smells so much fresher. Would definitely recommend getting one if you do have problems.
Operational problem
This dehumidifier does really dry out the house and I no longer have water running down my windows and the build quality is sturdy aend looks good. However, I do have the same problem as reviewed by another customer on the Meaco website. After the unit has reached the desired humidity the unit does not shut down and on very rare occasions when it does shut down, it comes back on within 2 to 10 minutes. It seems that the humidity indication rises and once pass the setpoint starts up again. The humidity reading then immediately falls to the surrounding humidity, which is below the setpoint so the sequence repeats. I believe this is due to the cold air within the cooling coil flowing back out past the humidistat.This air is very humid and so causes the reading to falsely rise. This means the unit cycles frequently when it doesn’t need to, which won’t help with the life of the motor or fan. It also makes it very costly to run. I tested it by upping the humidity level to 75% and the unit still does not shut off as it should when the level drops. I will continue to monitor the performance for a couple more days and much to my regret ifthe problem does not resolve itself I will have to ask for a replacement or full refund.
Since posting the above review, I have set the target humidity at 60% and the unit is now going into sleep mode more often and for longer periods at a time and restarting when the humidity level has risen. It should now be much more econmical to run. It also stopes any condensation up throughout the whole house, regardless of where I situate the unit. I am extremely pleased with this humidifier and would highly recommend.
brilliant product couldn’t be without it. Didn’t realize how bad the damp was in the house. after 2 weeks the house carpets and leather chairs feel much nice to sit on once agsi
brilliant product couldn’t be without it. Didn’t realize how bad the damp was in the house. after 2 weeks the house carpets and leather chairs feel much nice to sit on once agsi
Very efficient but is heavy to carry, so would have benefited from wheels for easier manoeuvrability.
I spent quite a lot of time researching which dehumidifier was going to be the best for our household and this seemed to always come out on top. A colleague also recommended this and I certainly aren’t disappointed and it is worth spending the extra.
We live in an old single storey stone scotish cottage, single glazed sash windows with no damp proofing. I noticed part of the house was starting to smell very musty and damp, our wardrobes also were smelling musty and the condensation on our windows was an absolute nightmare every day so I had to invest in something to try and shift the moisture. Not only was this delivered on a Sunday within two days of ordering which was excellent it is brilliant.
We followed the instructions (which are pretty basic) and switched it on full blast. The humidity in our house read 78 on the display but after two full days on it read 60, it’s removed approx 3 litres of water and the air is certainly much clearer and most importantly the condensation is gone!
One thing to note is that dehumidifer does not blow out warm air as some others have suggested. I know this because I contacted the manufacturer to ask why ours wasn’t and I was told it will only ever blow out air that is approx 2degrees warmer than the room temp at that time. I suppose if you have a lovely warm house already you might feel the benefit more than me as our house is pretty cold.
One very small point is that I would of like to have seen on the water tank a marker/guide to let you know how many litres you are throwing away. It’s pretty easy to guess when the tank holds 6L it’s just a small thing I would like to see.
My boyfriend is a tough cookie to win around when it comes to gadgets in the home but he can’t deny the condensation and mustiness has all but gone and I’m sure the longer I leave it on the bigger improvement we will see.