Meaco MeacoDry ABC Dehumidifier (Silver) 10L – Ultra Quiet Dehumidifier – Energy Efficient Electric Compressor Dehumidifier for home – Removes Condensation & Damp, prevents Mould
| Weight: | 10.5 kg |
| Dimensions: | 30 x 25 x 46.3 cm; 10.5 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Meaco |
| Model: | ABC10W |
| Colour: | Silver |
| Colour: | Silver |
This dehumidifier is just incredible. To keep things simple, if your windows have condensation or your house suffers of some kind of black mould – this is the one for you. My house is an old cottage and we have always had condensation on our upstairs windows. In the winter it just drips water. After buying this and using it in the most cold months of the year, we haven’t seen any condensation at ALL. This is just incredible and we are very happy with our purchase.
The sound isn’t too noisy. It sounds like an old fridge (not bad in any way) so it should bother you at all.
Highly recommended!
Happy with my purchase. Easy to operate. I have put it in my lean to conservatory which I use for for my laundry. It’s mainly glass so it used to get very cold and damp during winters. Since I have starting using my dehumidifier it’s gone mildly cold not freezing as it use to be. The tank takes 2 days to fill up on the laundry mode. Clothes do not dry completely but nearly dry so I put them in the dryer it just takes 10-20 min to dry a 10 kg load. I am waiting for my electricity bill to assess its energy efficiency.
Life changer!
It is amazing the quantity of moist it retains. At the end of the day the tank is full and the room is finally mould free! I would have liked it to have wheels though, but it does the job and it really changed our lives as we don’t have to fight mould with harsh sprays anymore in our bedroom! We always keep it there as it’s the most humid room and works wonder. We generally keep it on throughout the night on a low speed and switch it off during the day, unless we have laundry to dry, in which case we’d put it next to the hanger on laundry mode (takes a while to dry them all though so I’d suggest you leave next to the clothes for about 3/4 hrs to retain excess moist and then move the hanger next to a heater. Next day they are dry)
Great machine! Sucks up water like a beas
Thoroughly pleased. Manoeuvrability not an issue for me because I keep it stationary in my lounge under a rail where I hang clothes daily. Can’t comment on energy efficiency yet because I haven’t had it that long, noise level is very tolerable and sounds like white noise. Only thing I’ve noticed – if humidity levels are maintained at low levels then I get a headache. This is by no means the machines fault just a tip from one shipper to the other – if you like me keep it on 10-16 hours a day, do shut it off every now and again to keep humidity level at a median to avoid headaches, and also hydrate!!!
Very Quiet but heavy
I have just started using this product and it is very quiet on the low fan setting.
This was to replace an Ecoair DD1 classic mk5 which has had 2 water leak faults in 13 months.
Comparing both, compressor to desiccant, the Meaco is heavier but appears a lot better in its ability to remove humidity. 24 hours and the tank was nearly full. With the Meaco you can set the humidity level which I like and it is so quiet. If you put it on the second fan it’s on.par with the noise from the Ecoair product.
Running costs are half when compared and I have checked this with my smart meter display.
Down side to the Meaco is that its twice the weight compared to the Ecoair and has no handle.
You can buy castors from Meack bug they are out of stock
Does the job.
Likes -ease of use,portability .
Dislikes-bit pricey.
We put this in our bedroom as there was damp and mould in a couple of the corners. Not sure yet as early days as to wether it’s cured it , but the amount of water being drawn from room is amazing, the room feels less cold, fairly cheap to run according to information I’ve received. You need to really let it run all day to get the best benefits. On laundry mode it does help to dry clothes quicker. Overall pleased but it is very easy on after purchasing it.
Does the job
Living in a bungalow we suffer with mould in our bedroom, it gets into the wardrobe and bed drawers. I purchased the humidifier because I know it will help with this problem.. It’s a good size. The digital information on the top keeps you in control compared to other humidifiers I’ve had. I could quite easily sleep with it on with the slow fan setting, the faster speed is too noisy. It is too heavy to move around easily having only one slot to lift it by. It could do with a handle. My husband assures me you can purchase wheels for it. Apart from this I do like it and wouldn’t discourage anyone from buying i
Does the job
Living in a bungalow we suffer with mould in our bedroom, it gets into the wardrobe and bed drawers. I purchased the humidifier because I know it will help with this problem.. It’s a good size. The digital information on the top keeps you in control compared to other humidifiers I’ve had. I could quite easily sleep with it on with the slow fan setting, the faster speed is too noisy. It is too heavy to move around easily having only one slot to lift it by. It could do with a handle. My husband assures me you can purchase wheels for it. Apart from this I do like it and wouldn’t discourage anyone from buying i
Miracle worke
I live on the ground floor of an old building. Humidity levels were outrageously high, ranging from 75% to 85%, and that’s without any laundry. I have had terrible issues with mould and mildew.
I’ve been using the MeacoDry for a while now, and the results have been incredible. It easily manages to bring down the humidity of any room to 50% or thereabouts, and as of yet I haven’t seen any mould or mildew return, though we’re not quite yet in winter time, where it usually rears its ugly face.
I usually leave it on with full power during the day in my bedroom, and then at night I move it into the living room and leave it on low power for 4-6 hours. I have had absolutely no issues with not being able to sleep due to the noise. I can barely make it out if I pay attention. In the morning I usually find the living room at 46-48% humidity, which is fine because it slowly builds up again during the day, but then goes down at night.
So yeah. I am extremely pleased with this product, it has surpassed all of my expectations and has been an absolute lifesaver.
An excellent produc
Buying this dehumidifier has been a revelation! Our master bedroom had quite a problem with condensation and mold, especially behind cupboards/wardrobes, in corners etc. The room smelled damp. Since running the dehumidifier for a week, the damp smell has gone completely. The machine collects 3-4 litres of water every 24 hours, you’d never believe there could be that much moisture in the air. We sleep much better and morning coughs have gone!
The machine does sound like an air conditioning unit, but on the slow fan setting, we’ve managed to sleep fine with it on. The benefit of much better humidity is worth the slight noise of the fan.
Seriously, I would not have believed if I hadn’t seen it myself. An absolutely brilliant buy, well worth it. The lower humidity stops mold, reduces house mites, dust and other allergens, it’s made a huge difference in a very short time.
Highly recommend!
An excellent produc
Buying this dehumidifier has been a revelation! Our master bedroom had quite a problem with condensation and mold, especially behind cupboards/wardrobes, in corners etc. The room smelled damp. Since running the dehumidifier for a week, the damp smell has gone completely. The machine collects 3-4 litres of water every 24 hours, you’d never believe there could be that much moisture in the air. We sleep much better and morning coughs have gone!
The machine does sound like an air conditioning unit, but on the slow fan setting, we’ve managed to sleep fine with it on. The benefit of much better humidity is worth the slight noise of the fan.
Seriously, I would not have believed if I hadn’t seen it myself. An absolutely brilliant buy, well worth it. The lower humidity stops mold, reduces house mites, dust and other allergens, it’s made a huge difference in a very short time.
Highly recommend!
my house must be so damp, this thing has been running for about 2 weeks and its collected about 50 litres of water so far. i know, crazy. (its set to 55% humidity, which im told is about average, unless you want a dry throat)
its bigger than i expected, (probably about the size of an old prtable tv or old CRT monitor, if you know then you know :)) but i suppose it is a 10L model, not sure what i expected, maybe a kettle size one, but again, if id have got the 1.5 ltr versions i’d have had to empty it every few hours 🙁
so in regards to, is it any good, i’d have to say its very good, i couldn;t sleep next to it, constant fan noise, but other than that i’d buy this again if needed.
Based on research and reviews, I was between this and the Inventor EVA-II 20L. I went for the latter as it seemed like a better value/money, but the noise was not for me so I returned it and got this instead. And I can say overall I am very pleased.
It is indeed relatively quiet. The compressor does make a rather high frequency whirring sound, the quality is a bit like a far away turbine. It might annoy a few people with high expectations for “silent”, but being high frequency it does not really cross walls/doors so my partner who is a really light sleeper closes the door at night and is fine with it. In its low setting my, iPhone db meter recorded 43dB @ 1m. In comparison, the dehumidifier I tried first, the aforementioned quite popular model, scored over 51dB – I made a little comparison video to help people considering both.
The Meaco seems to have some great build quality – hence no vibrations etc which keep the noise down. It doesn’t have as many settings as others (e.g. just 2 fan speeds etc), but the settings are enough for every use. I personally just set the target humidity at 50 or 55%, set it at low fan speed for least noise, and let it do its work keeping a 2-floor 3-bedroom house at a low humidity level day & night, producing about 3L or so of water in 24h.
No major faults I could find, the improvements could be wheels to make it easier to move around (it is about 11-12kg empty), and perhaps a bit larger container (at 2.6L it is not enough for 24h in my house). You have the option to attach a hose of course for continuous drainage, but most users would use the container.
Update: I’ve had it for 5 months now, always on (well, with a target of 50% so it turns off by itself when reaches that), I notice the sound even less now. It’s been quite good for laundry, you put it next to the rack, switch it on at full or laundry mode and the clothes get dry I’d say in something like 12h (depending on type of clothes – longer for heavy stuff). Pretty good machine.
Compac
I love my new Meaco de-humidifier. I wish I had bought this ages ago. It was only until I had a new kitchen installed and one vent was removed that I realised my small two-bedroomed flat was damp. This has been probably building up for a long time. As the weather changed, i started to get extreme condensation on all my windows, it was so much, I was wiping the windows several times a day and I started a constant dry cough. I am asthmatic and I am always alert to what causes my cough to worsen. I had looked at everything going on and then googled as to why I had condensation. I borrowed an old de-humidifier from a friend and lo and behold, the water extraction was a lot so I decided to buy my own and the water collection increased more with a more efficient machine. No looking back, dry windows and the clothes drying facility is fantastic and no wet windows either. Anyone who has to dry clothes in the house needs one of these machines.
Compac
I love my new Meaco de-humidifier. I wish I had bought this ages ago. It was only until I had a new kitchen installed and one vent was removed that I realised my small two-bedroomed flat was damp. This has been probably building up for a long time. As the weather changed, i started to get extreme condensation on all my windows, it was so much, I was wiping the windows several times a day and I started a constant dry cough. I am asthmatic and I am always alert to what causes my cough to worsen. I had looked at everything going on and then googled as to why I had condensation. I borrowed an old de-humidifier from a friend and lo and behold, the water extraction was a lot so I decided to buy my own and the water collection increased more with a more efficient machine. No looking back, dry windows and the clothes drying facility is fantastic and no wet windows either. Anyone who has to dry clothes in the house needs one of these machines.
Quiet, compact and super efficient!
Wish I’d bought this sooner! We have a tiny 2 bed basement flat without central heating. Money is tight so I went with this since it uses less power. It has made a huge difference to the air and condensation in our flat-it was a actually colder and damper inside than out before, but now it is a steady normal temperature and our oil heaters have a chance to actually work. We are emptying the 10l tank twice a day currently (the flat is VERY damp) but the levels are slowly coming down. Quiet enough to have in the room while we sleep without disturbance, and automatic shut off provides peace of mind. We actually have a chance of our laundry drying in less than 3 days too, without using tons of electricity. Worth every penny.
It's been doing the job well!
Bought to speed up laundry drying when the central heating is off during the damper parts of summer. It’s worked well and I especially like the 6 hour laundry setting.
Now we’re into autumn, I see no reason to stop using it – clothes are almost bone dry in about 10 hours!
I have yet to drill the wall for the external hosepipe but will probably get this done soon. The reservoir is usually quite full once a day – futher evidence of it doing what it should.
Although I have not commented on energy efficiency, I have not seen a noticable increase in electricity usage. That said, I expect the gas bill will be reduced anyway as the heating does not need to be on as much or as high.
Does the job very well
After spending hours trying to work out which dehumidifier to buy and how much to spend, I settled on this one. Who’s to say if one of the others would have been a better choice but I’m really pleased with this unit. It dries laundry and also dried out my damp utility room very well indeed. I did notice the effect of running it day and night for 3 weeks on my electricity bill but I’m only going to be using for a couple of days a week now so I’m happy with the energy consumption on that basis. I’ve had it for a couple of months now and it’s been a good solid unit so far.
Good enough for one medium sized room
Think would be perfect for one medium sized room, don’t expect it to do your whole house.
I have mine in a large room and it does eventually get the humidity down to the set level but it powers back on at least once every half hour. I need to empty it every day otherwise it would get too full.
On the plus side it’s relatively small, quiet on the lower fan setting although doubtful it would be powerful enough to do much on that setting unless it was on constantly.
I tried it with my laundry drying in the same room and my clothes definitely dried quicker and smelt fresher so would definitely recommend for that purpose.
It’s well built and it also looks nice.
Overall an OK humidifier for small to medium room.
Wish I bought it years ago, brilliant.
Brilliant, turned it on as soon as I received it, it was washing day, I live in a flat and dry my stuff in doors, washing dried quicker and it took nearly 2 litres of water from the room. Had it on low in my bedroom over night and took a litre from there and its summer, can’t wait to see what it does in the winter. On hi fan is a little noisey but to be expected, don’t know about energy at the moment, it is a little heavy to, no wheels but still extremely happy.
Another customer asked about drying clothes. I had a towel wash on a closev horsr and was dry in 2.5 hrs. Make sure the filter side is facing the washing.
Very happy with our purchase
Wonderful first impressions.
We have had a dehlonghi and have used that 24/7 for 2 years to control the High humidity in our flat. Sadly it gave up the ghost. But I have that to compare this to.
Upon unboxing the dehumidifier it is much smaller, sleeker, with a very clean finish. Unfortunately there’s a bit of a scuff mark on ours but nothing worth complaining about.
We immediately plugged it in, and I was delighted to watch the humidity display reduce with every minute the machine was plugged in for.
It definitely seems more efficient at drawing out water than our previous dehumidifier. They both have similar size water storage. This one is filling completely within 5 hours which is over half the time+++ compared to the dehlonghi
The noise level is also much quieter.
I like that this model comes with a laundry feature and plenty of buttons to control the usage.
Overall really impressed and I feel we got good value for money. This seems like a very well made product.
Very happy with our purchase
Wonderful first impressions.
We have had a dehlonghi and have used that 24/7 for 2 years to control the High humidity in our flat. Sadly it gave up the ghost. But I have that to compare this to.
Upon unboxing the dehumidifier it is much smaller, sleeker, with a very clean finish. Unfortunately there’s a bit of a scuff mark on ours but nothing worth complaining about.
We immediately plugged it in, and I was delighted to watch the humidity display reduce with every minute the machine was plugged in for.
It definitely seems more efficient at drawing out water than our previous dehumidifier. They both have similar size water storage. This one is filling completely within 5 hours which is over half the time+++ compared to the dehlonghi
The noise level is also much quieter.
I like that this model comes with a laundry feature and plenty of buttons to control the usage.
Overall really impressed and I feel we got good value for money. This seems like a very well made product.
it s a great dehumidifier and does all that it should but its a shame that the after sales is not better .I purchased a filter to go with this machine ,which turned out to be the wrong one , they would not exchange it or refund the cost of the filter because i had opened the package ,which i had to do to see if it would fit ! Considering the cost of the dehumidifier that i had just purchased and being a new customer i would have thought that they could have done something for the good will of the company but no, they left it to amazon to sort out, , which they did, thank you amazon.
it s a great dehumidifier and does all that it should but its a shame that the after sales is not better .I purchased a filter to go with this machine ,which turned out to be the wrong one , they would not exchange it or refund the cost of the filter because i had opened the package ,which i had to do to see if it would fit ! Considering the cost of the dehumidifier that i had just purchased and being a new customer i would have thought that they could have done something for the good will of the company but no, they left it to amazon to sort out, , which they did, thank you amazon.
eally effective quiet machine but heavy to move
my 82 year old mum’s flat had been damp for a long time. she used very small dehumidifiers which took some moisture out but didn’t make too much difference. In one day of use this filled up with about 5 times the volume which shows how much mositure there was. It is very effective and very quiet with a sort of thermostat which you can set at the desired humidity, So from this persepective it is brilliant and I would recommend
It doesn’t get 5 stars though because of the two negatives:
1) it is heavy for my mum to move. it does not come with casters. we even bought casters direct from the manufacturer for about 15 but they don’t actually fit properly, and even then they don’t make it very manoueverable on carpet. surely this should be standard?
2) the instructions for use are poor and the menu a bit complicated, although once you are used it it is not too bad
eally effective quiet machine but heavy to move
my 82 year old mum’s flat had been damp for a long time. she used very small dehumidifiers which took some moisture out but didn’t make too much difference. In one day of use this filled up with about 5 times the volume which shows how much mositure there was. It is very effective and very quiet with a sort of thermostat which you can set at the desired humidity, So from this persepective it is brilliant and I would recommend
It doesn’t get 5 stars though because of the two negatives:
1) it is heavy for my mum to move. it does not come with casters. we even bought casters direct from the manufacturer for about 15 but they don’t actually fit properly, and even then they don’t make it very manoueverable on carpet. surely this should be standard?
2) the instructions for use are poor and the menu a bit complicated, although once you are used it it is not too bad
eally effective quiet machine but heavy to move
my 82 year old mum’s flat had been damp for a long time. she used very small dehumidifiers which took some moisture out but didn’t make too much difference. In one day of use this filled up with about 5 times the volume which shows how much mositure there was. It is very effective and very quiet with a sort of thermostat which you can set at the desired humidity, So from this persepective it is brilliant and I would recommend
It doesn’t get 5 stars though because of the two negatives:
1) it is heavy for my mum to move. it does not come with casters. we even bought casters direct from the manufacturer for about 15 but they don’t actually fit properly, and even then they don’t make it very manoueverable on carpet. surely this should be standard?
2) the instructions for use are poor and the menu a bit complicated, although once you are used it it is not too bad
eally effective quiet machine but heavy to move
my 82 year old mum’s flat had been damp for a long time. she used very small dehumidifiers which took some moisture out but didn’t make too much difference. In one day of use this filled up with about 5 times the volume which shows how much mositure there was. It is very effective and very quiet with a sort of thermostat which you can set at the desired humidity, So from this persepective it is brilliant and I would recommend
It doesn’t get 5 stars though because of the two negatives:
1) it is heavy for my mum to move. it does not come with casters. we even bought casters direct from the manufacturer for about 15 but they don’t actually fit properly, and even then they don’t make it very manoueverable on carpet. surely this should be standard?
2) the instructions for use are poor and the menu a bit complicated, although once you are used it it is not too bad
Great Humidity Control
Very pleased with this Meaco, I’ve had it just 4 days and there’s a noticable difference both in the atmosphere of my small flat and in my health. I have a small flat and it was only by accident I realised I had quite high humidity levels now this machine takes at least 2 litres of water out of the air each day. I leave it running on high power as it automatically cuts out when the set level is reached and switches back on when the level increases. I find it’s quiet to run but it is quite heavy to lift so I slide it on the laminate floor. I can’t say if it’s economical to run yet but other reviews say it is.
So yes, I’m pleased I bought it because there’s a real improvement in my health in that I sleep through the night now, breathing is more comfortable and the brain fog has gone, all that in 4 days with no medication.
Great Humidity Control
Very pleased with this Meaco, I’ve had it just 4 days and there’s a noticable difference both in the atmosphere of my small flat and in my health. I have a small flat and it was only by accident I realised I had quite high humidity levels now this machine takes at least 2 litres of water out of the air each day. I leave it running on high power as it automatically cuts out when the set level is reached and switches back on when the level increases. I find it’s quiet to run but it is quite heavy to lift so I slide it on the laminate floor. I can’t say if it’s economical to run yet but other reviews say it is.
So yes, I’m pleased I bought it because there’s a real improvement in my health in that I sleep through the night now, breathing is more comfortable and the brain fog has gone, all that in 4 days with no medication.
Bought it for my small 1 bedroom and livingroom flat with no window or extraction in the bathroom.
Had mould in a few spots on the walls behind things and water condensation on windows this little thing cured it all.
I have it set to run on above 40 humidity level and it runs 24/7 on low fan speed having to clear the water tank every 18-30 hours depending how many showers taken and if theres any clothes drying on radiators.
Beeps once the tank is full, I just empty it to the bath put it back and it starts up automaticly.
And dont need to move it about just left it in the hall close to the shower door and it does the job for a whole flat
Briliant
Its a bit noisy so I close bedroom door for the night and can barely hear i
I should have bought this ages ago. I do laundry nearly everyday and drying it indoors in the winter means damage this handy little appliance could have prevented. I’m also allergic to dust mites and this works wonders for those little buggers. I’m astounded at how much humidity it absorbs in my small flat and how cleaner the air quality feels using it. Next time I’ll make sure to buy one that’s also an air purifier with a hepa filter but until then this is superb quality for money.
EDIT: I’ve just witnessed just how well this works and I’m probably buying another one. I woke up in the middle of the night to water seeping through the bedroom wall. I used kitchen towels and duct tape to try and seal the cracks to no avail and then I put this in the bedroom on the highest setting. It took 15 minutes for it to absorb all the moisture from the wall and will hopefully keep it dry until someone comes to fix the leak. BUY THIS!
I should have bought this ages ago. I do laundry nearly everyday and drying it indoors in the winter means damage this handy little appliance could have prevented. I’m also allergic to dust mites and this works wonders for those little buggers. I’m astounded at how much humidity it absorbs in my small flat and how cleaner the air quality feels using it. Next time I’ll make sure to buy one that’s also an air purifier with a hepa filter but until then this is superb quality for money.
EDIT: I’ve just witnessed just how well this works and I’m probably buying another one. I woke up in the middle of the night to water seeping through the bedroom wall. I used kitchen towels and duct tape to try and seal the cracks to no avail and then I put this in the bedroom on the highest setting. It took 15 minutes for it to absorb all the moisture from the wall and will hopefully keep it dry until someone comes to fix the leak. BUY THIS!
When our Delonghi DEM10 packed in after 12 years service I looked at that brand for a replacement but prices were high. I’d never heard of Meaco before but the good value and strong reviews drew me in and I’ve been very happy with this purchase. The design is neat, it’s easy to remove the water tank and filters, in operation the unit is quiet and the performance is strong, we have to empty daily and the water collected is proof of the unit doing it’s job quietly and efficiently.
There are many dehumidifiers out there but I chose this specific one, as nothing else gets close to how quiet it is on the “quiet mode”. Being quiet does not of course mean that it is under performing. Humidity control is just as good as on the normal mode.
I also use the drying function a lot, as I do not like using my tumble dryer all the time. It takes 3-4 hours to completely dry a full basket of laundry, which is great. During winter time I need to empty the tank every 3-4 days, but the first time I used it the humidity was so high in the room that the tank filled up overnight.
In general since I started using it, there is no more wet windows in the morning or mouldy spots in the corners of my room.
There are many dehumidifiers out there but I chose this specific one, as nothing else gets close to how quiet it is on the “quiet mode”. Being quiet does not of course mean that it is under performing. Humidity control is just as good as on the normal mode.
I also use the drying function a lot, as I do not like using my tumble dryer all the time. It takes 3-4 hours to completely dry a full basket of laundry, which is great. During winter time I need to empty the tank every 3-4 days, but the first time I used it the humidity was so high in the room that the tank filled up overnight.
In general since I started using it, there is no more wet windows in the morning or mouldy spots in the corners of my room.
Does what it says
Drying clothes indoors on a rainy day when having no room for a dryer isn’t easy. Wet clothes have to dry in a small bedroom & although I have the window open i always worry about the damp that may be getting into the bedroom furnishings as it takes a good 24 hrs to dry. This machine is great, just the right size & works really well in pulling the water & damp and away fast. Clothes dry quicker & room humidity at the proper level. I know because I have a hygrometer which I can move around the house. it’s also very quiet even on high can speed. Have only put 3 stars for manoeuvrability as it is a bit heavy & awkward with only a back grip, would be better if it was a proper central handle or a hand grip on both the side walls, especially for limited mobility folk.
Good low energy dehumidifie
It looks really nice and sturdy. I tested it when working and it shows 145-155W in full mode and funny enough just 5 W less in eco mode, which is great. My only gripe is it states that it’s good for up to 3 bed house, which I’ll highly doubt. They recommend putting it in the landing area and it’s working there, but it would not suck humidity from adjacent rooms. It’s good for any big room, it will lower humidity there to 55 no problem, to 50 possibly, but with struggle. Probably better option for two bed apartment rather than three bed house. Too weak for i
I wanted a dehumidifier to help dry out a room affected by water damage to a carpet. There was a lot of excess water left and I had the option to remove the carpet or leave it in situ and try to dry it out. I chose the latter and after removing as much moisture as possible with a wet and dry vac, I bought this Meaco 12l unit to complete the drying process.
This unit is really neat. Although it doesn’t have wheels, there’s a carry handle which makes it very easy to move round with one hand. I’m an older user, with arthritis, so if I can manage it with ease, I’m sure anyone can!
I’m impressed by very low noise, even on full fan setting. The controls are both easy to read and very easy to use. Different fan speeds and being able to set a preferred humidity level provides a range of uses. The water tray is really easy to grip and pull on and easy to empty. There’s a clear plastic viewing area so you can check the level of water. Plus, it cuts out if it reaches full, so there’s no danger of overflow.
So far, it’s working away pulling moisture from the room. I’ve closed windows and added heat to help the drying process and it’s taking about 6l a day at present. It won’t dry overnight, but I’m happy with performance, particularly for the price. Energy use doesn’t seem excessive. A brilliant buy and with a 2 year warranty, I’m confident it’ll give good service for other domestic use once this problem is resolved. I had a query and found customer support immediate and helpful.
So far so good
I live in a studio with condensation on windows constantly. I recently got a hamster as well and thought if it’s quiet hamster should be ok with it.
Firstly I still have condensation on windows. I leave it running overnight and in the morning condensation is still there. But I have to say I feel less worried since it runs overnight and apparently it was just about 50% humidity last night so it was ok.
My bathroom is the biggest problem by far and it has 2 large single glaze windows that do not open and I don’t even think the extractor fan extracts to anywhere (stingy landlord!). I pop this bad boy in there after a shower, initially at the doorway of the bathroom and the small cabinet mirror there demists in minutes, then I move it slightly further in and the big mirror in the bathroom also demists swiftly in about 20 minutes compared to the 2 hours it used to take without this!! Having said that the serious deluge on the big glass windows are still there with black and pink mold popping up on the frame; but I think bathroom is just a tad too cold to really dry it out…Unless I run a heater in there whilst dehumidifying!
All in all I am happy with it so far, though no full tanks overnight, so maybe my studio isn’t as damp as I thought it would be?
A few down sides that either I haven’t sussed out yet or are down sides:
– it is a bit heavy and lifting it with the handle recess at the back it is a bit awkward, maybe if handle recess is on either side lifting would be much steadier and easier
– sometimes it won’t let me change fan speeds I don’t know why. Especially after I have set target humidity level.
So far so good
I live in a studio with condensation on windows constantly. I recently got a hamster as well and thought if it’s quiet hamster should be ok with it.
Firstly I still have condensation on windows. I leave it running overnight and in the morning condensation is still there. But I have to say I feel less worried since it runs overnight and apparently it was just about 50% humidity last night so it was ok.
My bathroom is the biggest problem by far and it has 2 large single glaze windows that do not open and I don’t even think the extractor fan extracts to anywhere (stingy landlord!). I pop this bad boy in there after a shower, initially at the doorway of the bathroom and the small cabinet mirror there demists in minutes, then I move it slightly further in and the big mirror in the bathroom also demists swiftly in about 20 minutes compared to the 2 hours it used to take without this!! Having said that the serious deluge on the big glass windows are still there with black and pink mold popping up on the frame; but I think bathroom is just a tad too cold to really dry it out…Unless I run a heater in there whilst dehumidifying!
All in all I am happy with it so far, though no full tanks overnight, so maybe my studio isn’t as damp as I thought it would be?
A few down sides that either I haven’t sussed out yet or are down sides:
– it is a bit heavy and lifting it with the handle recess at the back it is a bit awkward, maybe if handle recess is on either side lifting would be much steadier and easier
– sometimes it won’t let me change fan speeds I don’t know why. Especially after I have set target humidity level.
So, this isn’t by any means a long term review, just the first few days of ownership. But I thought best to leave a review, as my initial impressions have been brilliant so far.
Unit is well packaged and thought out, the company seem to care which is a big bonus, just going on the presentation of the machine itself and accompanying documentation.
It’s quiet, stylish and damn well does the job at hand. We bought this after our apartment (master bedroom, en-suite bathroom, hallway, kitchen/lounge) started to become very humid in the cold months we are now in, reaching around 82% in the living areas, 90%+ in the bathroom at all times. We were seeing condensation on the walls and windows, as well as mould growth. The air felt heavy, damp and cold. You could feel it. Washing took forever to dry on radiators and would often smell or remain damp afterwards. Being in London, we can’t exactly open the windows all day and let air flush through and the weather hasn’t exactly helped that either. We needed a dehumidifier.
After looking on Which and Amazon, decided to buy this out of recommendation and price to performance. So far, it has not disappointed at all.
Set it up on auto with a target of 55% humidity and left it running with all doors open in the middle of the apartment. Within the first hour of runnnig there was a noticable difference in the weight of the air, it already felt much fresher, with the sound when near it of trickling water being sucked from the air. Within the first 6, it dropped the humidity from 82% to 70% (bathroom finally dried too!) and removed a whole tank of water from the air in the apartment, from about 4pm to 10pm. I was astonished just how much water was in the air. Left it running over night and it was down to 59%, another tank full. With the bedroom door shut and it just on the other side, you can’t hear it on full power.
So far, I love it. The air is fresh and light again, it feels warmer and no condensation on walls and windows. The bathroom is finally dry and clothes not damn or smelling. Much better nights sleep! Let’s just hope I never have to use that 2 year warranty!
Edit: We set it up in the center of the apartment on Sunday when it arrived, in the hallway with all doors open, set to an auto target of 55% humidity. The hallway is as central as you can get in this place. The difference is astonishing. First few days, we emptied the tank 3 times every 24 hours. By mid week it had settled down to twice in 24hrs, and by the end of the week once in 24hrs with the unit only switching itself on once every other hour for about 30 minutes to regulate the humidity. The difference is incredible;
– The air is light and fresh again, the cold doesn’t feel cold, the place retains heat unbelievably better and when we do turn the heating on, 10 minutes as we are toasty again!
– Mould has stopped
– Damp/condensation has all cleared up, windows are now perfectly clear again and walls dry!
– The solid oak doors have shrunk, this sounds weird but when we moved in they were fine. Then after a few months we noticed we couldn’t shut them properly, swelling due to the humidity. Now just just glide shut again!
– Clothes no longer smell or are damp.
– Clothes actually dry! And so does the bathroom!
– Generally, it’s a much nicer place to be, more homely and fresh
The unit itself is so far brilliant; well made, stylish, efficient and quiet (bedroom door shut you cannot hear it). I’m still amazed just how much water comes out of the air when emptying the tank!!
Third time lucky.
This product was the 3rd dehumidifier I have bought from Amazon to deal with a damp problem I have in my kitchen where a particularly cold wall meets the warm air of the centrally heated room. Its the first one that actually worked and extracted any water at all from the surrounding atmosphere (despite the kitchen being ~18 degrees C with a relative humidity of around 60 – 80 % for most of the time). So full marks for actually doing what it says on the box.
ATM as the problem has remained unresolved while I gave the last two candidates a sporting chance to perform It is extracting about a tank-full of water a day. From previous experience with a de-longhi model that this was purchased to replace (still works fine but its getting old and rattly) I expect this to go down once the problem is bought under control and the humidity in this part of the room starts to drop a bit.
As to the particular merits of this model. Its reasonably compact (for its type) most of the more compact models (that I would have preferred) tend to be Peltier (electrostatic) devices that even if they deign to work (the one I tried did absolutely nothing) do not extract as much moisture from the air as do compressor type (IE this model) dehumidifiers.
Its controls are straightforward and easy to understand. The control panel includes a display of the rooms current relative humidity and the tank is easy to remove and empty even if it is rather bizarrely located at the back of the unit.
Its fans run reasonably silently so its not a conversation killer.
The only negative thing I would say about it is its qute heavy to pick up and only features a lip at the back of the unit to serve as a handle. If you are in reasonable physical condition then moving it wont be a problem but if you are a bit frail or need mobility aids then shifting this could be less straightforward.
Apart from that I’m well pleased with mine, its tidy, quiet and effective.
I own a two bed bungalow that i am renovating. I noticed mould growth on a new wall I put up and suspected humidity to be there primary cause.
I researched the different makes and models and meaco appeared to be a costly yet well reviewed solution.
Setup and operation is very easy. The humidity started in the mid 80s and dropped to low 50s after a few days of use. The noise is noticeable but doesn’t bother me even though it’s next to my bed. I chose this cheaper low end model but am happy it’s powerful enough for the job. I will be testing how it handles humidity tonight when I will be drying washing in doors as it’s winter. As long as it lasts, I will keep the review at five stars.
My bed feels more comfortable and bedding doesn’t appear to feel as dirty with the lower humidity.
Would happily recommend if you are in a similar situation.
This dehumidifier is brilliant! Got very bad damp and mould issues this winter and WOW….this sucks so well that the walls are starting to dry out and no more mould! A bit of a hum but I am amazed how quiet it is compared to others. You do have to hoover the filter as mine went black and somehow marked the carpet from underneath, I honestly thought it had burnt the carpet. I emailed the company but got no reply. Luckily I was able to wash it out so just keep an eye on it. Best to put it on a rug as the feet are very short, it would be nice if there were wheels. But apart from that it tells you the humidity levels and you can program it to your preference. I really like it.
Does the job well
Smart looking dehumidifier bought for our main bedroom which has suffered with condensation and mould issues for years during the winter months. We’ve tried many remedies to no avail so decided to buy this. It’s easy to use and is definitely doing the job as I’ve emptied the tank 6 times in 3 weeks which means it’s removed 15 litres of moisture from the air! We don’t have it on 24/7 but probably 12 hours a day at the moment. The room smells fresher and I haven’t seen any sign of mould. I do still wipe the windows if they are particularly wet but usually I don’t need to. It’s fairly quiet but I wouldn’t be able to sleep with it on. The only issue I have is that it’s very heavy and without castors, it’s very hard to move around so bear this in mind if you are intending to move it around your house. Overall this dehumidifier is a great buy so far.
This dehumidifier is brilliant! Got very bad damp and mould issues this winter and WOW….this sucks so well that the walls are starting to dry out and no more mould! A bit of a hum but I am amazed how quiet it is compared to others. You do have to hoover the filter as mine went black and somehow marked the carpet from underneath, I honestly thought it had burnt the carpet. I emailed the company but got no reply. Luckily I was able to wash it out so just keep an eye on it. Best to put it on a rug as the feet are very short, it would be nice if there were wheels. But apart from that it tells you the humidity levels and you can program it to your preference. I really like it.
Bought this to help combat mould/condensation in the upstairs of a poorly heated/ventilated/insulated Victorian house. Used it in the bedroom we sleep in initially and then on the upstairs landing. After a week there is a noticeable change to the ‘feel’ of the air in the bedrooms and overnight condensation on the windows/in the chimney recesses is vastly reduced.
Emptying about 1/3rd of a tank per day. Shows around 70% humidity on start up in the morning and usually gets it down to 55% by mid afternoon. (Note that when you first switch it on the humidity reader takes a few minutes to settle down – ours kicks off at 98% but then calms down to a much more sensible figure).
There is a ‘sleep’ mode which turns off all the LED display for those who dislike lights in the bedroom – trouble is that the machine (and the fan in particular) was a touch loud for us – we live in an isolated spot with absolutely no background noise overnight, if you lived in a town/city then you may find that the fan is not that noticeable.
Running it through a sensor plug is showing 0.2 to 0.3 KwH/day so the electricity bill is not going to be a whopper.
Overall very pleased – should have bought one years ago.
Bought this to help combat mould/condensation in the upstairs of a poorly heated/ventilated/insulated Victorian house. Used it in the bedroom we sleep in initially and then on the upstairs landing. After a week there is a noticeable change to the ‘feel’ of the air in the bedrooms and overnight condensation on the windows/in the chimney recesses is vastly reduced.
Emptying about 1/3rd of a tank per day. Shows around 70% humidity on start up in the morning and usually gets it down to 55% by mid afternoon. (Note that when you first switch it on the humidity reader takes a few minutes to settle down – ours kicks off at 98% but then calms down to a much more sensible figure).
There is a ‘sleep’ mode which turns off all the LED display for those who dislike lights in the bedroom – trouble is that the machine (and the fan in particular) was a touch loud for us – we live in an isolated spot with absolutely no background noise overnight, if you lived in a town/city then you may find that the fan is not that noticeable.
Running it through a sensor plug is showing 0.2 to 0.3 KwH/day so the electricity bill is not going to be a whopper.
Overall very pleased – should have bought one years ago.
Must have for rooms with poor or no ventilatio
I have no ventilation in my bedroom and have developed a black mould problem. Did some research on dehumidifiers and this came highly recommended. Grabbed one off of Amazon and the only regret that I have is not getting one earlier! I personally couldn’t sleep with it running in the background although to be fair I have yet to find many products that claim to be sleep friendly are anywhere near as quite as claimed and in fairness the higher fan setting is A LOT quieter than my parents unit from some brand that I’ve never heard of and it does have a lower setting that’s not too loud so probably OK for heavy sleepers. Its easy to set up and relatively portable. The back comes off easily enough without feeling cheap and unstable and there is a cover on the drainage part to help prevent water spillage when emptying. The only thing that they could have mentioned and to be fair its probably me lacking common sense but when you switch the unit off, give it a while before emptying as some water will continue to drain for a short while after turning it off and although it wasn’t bad it did release some water when I went to empty it too soon the first time round. To conclude if you lack ventilation its an absolutely great purchase that takes in a lot of liquid from the moisture in your rooms and it does seem to leave my bedroom feeling a bit fresher after using it in the morning.
Very useful for tackling humid and damp rooms and for drying clothes
Very happy with this piece of kit. I had never owned a dehumidifier before and, to be fair, I am not using it as often as I thought I would need to. It hasn’t been that humid indoors so I haven’t needed to have this on much at all. However, I do use it in the bathroom after a shower or bath (no windows in the bathroom) and it really helps dry clothes on an airer! The ability to absorb moisture from the air around clothes hung on an airer was not something I had thought much about but it’s brilliant at drying clothes quicker. Consuming under 200W (less than most televisions) it’s really efficient, especially when compared to what a dryer consumes. This is one of the lightest units I looked at and yet I still consider it heavy to move around. I am stronger than than the average person so I would imagine many struggling to move this around easily, even with the water reservoir removed (it holds a fair amount of water which will add to the weight if you don’t check it before attempting to lift it). It has no wheels, either. Cable length is OK but you may find yourself using an extension lead. I use the water collected in my iron, steamer and to feed plants, so it’s practically generating free de-ionised / distilled water for you. However, I wouldn’t drink it (this is not designed to produce sanitary water for drinking purposes).
Must have for rooms with poor or no ventilatio
I have no ventilation in my bedroom and have developed a black mould problem. Did some research on dehumidifiers and this came highly recommended. Grabbed one off of Amazon and the only regret that I have is not getting one earlier! I personally couldn’t sleep with it running in the background although to be fair I have yet to find many products that claim to be sleep friendly are anywhere near as quite as claimed and in fairness the higher fan setting is A LOT quieter than my parents unit from some brand that I’ve never heard of and it does have a lower setting that’s not too loud so probably OK for heavy sleepers. Its easy to set up and relatively portable. The back comes off easily enough without feeling cheap and unstable and there is a cover on the drainage part to help prevent water spillage when emptying. The only thing that they could have mentioned and to be fair its probably me lacking common sense but when you switch the unit off, give it a while before emptying as some water will continue to drain for a short while after turning it off and although it wasn’t bad it did release some water when I went to empty it too soon the first time round. To conclude if you lack ventilation its an absolutely great purchase that takes in a lot of liquid from the moisture in your rooms and it does seem to leave my bedroom feeling a bit fresher after using it in the morning.
After years of wiping condensation from the inside of our windows during winter and dealing with small mould patches we finally took the plunge and after lots of research settled on the Meaco ABC 12. It has completely solved the problem in our 2 bedroom bungalow. It is amazing how much water it collects in a day. It can quickly reduce moisture from around 68 to 52. It is fairly quiet on low fan speed and we can leave it on in the hall outside our bedroom whilst we sleep. We leave it in the hall most of the time and it is powerful enough to dry the whole bungalow. Everything in the home feels dryer and warmer. Definitely one of the best purchases we’ve made.
I used a bit cheaper dehumidifier, which is still working, but the low built quality cause it to make quite a lot of noise. This caused my wife to do not keep it on most of the time and the result was logical – damp flat, with a lot of condensation on the windows, followed by mold on the ceilings and walls, plus God know what in the air. I decided to buy this one, because it has two fan settings and it is advertised for up to three bedroom house, which sounds good to me – I’m in two bedroom flat. The result was more than better. The low fan speed is still noticeable, but the build quality is much better, which makes it quiet even for night time operation. We left it running all day, set up on 50% and it managed to collect around two tanks for 24 hours. Plus, we left the internal doors open and there wasn’t any condensation on the windows anymore. The air changed too and now it doesn’t feel stuffy any more and the mold is gone, of course, after treatment with mold solvent (we did this before, but it came back after two-three weeks). In general – great deal, considering the price. I just hope, that it’ll be still running after few years, like my old one, minus the noise. It blows the dried air upright, which is quite useful for laundry drying – you could place it just under laundry rack. There is laundry drying button, as well, but as long as I understand it just keep the dehumidifier in continuous mode. Another handy option is the timer – you could set it for delay start.
This machine does a great job of removing all the condensation in my conservatory which gets very cold over night in the winter. It’s quite heavy which is a plus because it makes it very stable & I think once you have it in place you probably wouldn’t need to move it. The tank is simple to empty but make sure that you can reach it easily to avoid having to move everything around too often due to the weight, it also has a cut off feature when it’s full which is brilliant. It’s a good size & not “in your face” in the room & it’s very quiet when working. My smart meter shows that it’s economical to run so very very impressed with it at the moment & I’d definitely buy another.
This machine does a great job of removing all the condensation in my conservatory which gets very cold over night in the winter. It’s quite heavy which is a plus because it makes it very stable & I think once you have it in place you probably wouldn’t need to move it. The tank is simple to empty but make sure that you can reach it easily to avoid having to move everything around too often due to the weight, it also has a cut off feature when it’s full which is brilliant. It’s a good size & not “in your face” in the room & it’s very quiet when working. My smart meter shows that it’s economical to run so very very impressed with it at the moment & I’d definitely buy another.
I have a small dehumidifier for my kitchen which has been good, but I wanted a larger one that would do the job in the conservatory in which we placed a panel heater to help dry out washing during the winter, but as this was going to create a lot of condensation it was important to keep this at bay. We also wanted something that wasn’t going to cost a fortune to run and after reading the reviews for this Meaco, I thought I’d give this a whirl and I’m very glad we did.
There is an easy to use interface which enables you to set the required humidity level (we set ours to the recommended setting of 55) and you can set it to run on either high or low (depending on how much the area needs dehumidifying). You basically just switch it on and leave it running and it will switch on and off automatically when the humidity rises over the set level until it brings it down again. This it does without having to fiddle with it, therefore it pretty much runs itself.
There is an additional function – “laundry” – which you can switch on – designed for once you’ve hung up your washing and it drags the moisture out of the air faster. This function runs for 6 hours and then switches off. The only downside with this is that (from what I have experienced, so far at least), once the 6 hours has passed on laundry mode the machine doesn’t automatically restart and you have remember to go back and switch it on again, which is a bit of a pain (I expect there may be a way to set it so this doesn’t happen, but I haven’t worked it out yet). You also have to check on it every so often to make sure the water collection isn’t full as the machine will switch off then too. Apart from that, you can leave it on to do its thing.
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. 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 and they are also equally impressed and over the moon with the difference it has made.
I would recommend this dehumidifier to anyone.
Effective, quiet, and problem-free
Very satisfied with this dehumidifier – it’s the first I’ve bought, so I can’t compare it to any other models, but it has met all my expectations. Wish I’d bought one years before! I bought it to help dry laundry indoors – so there’s not a damp problem from the structure of the house, just high humidity from laundry – and I’m using it at normal household temperatures. Clothes dry much much faster and I no longer have to worry about ventilation or causing damp problems.
Noise-wise, I would not want to sleep in the same room as the machine when switched on, but I leave it on in the spare room with the door closed and I don’t even notice it in the rest of the house.
Works well and economically.
I bought this following some penetrative damp appearing after heavy rain around chimney breast in spare bedroom. Having cured (I hope) the problem with the chimney breast I was left with a large patch of damp on the internal wall. After running this for a week or so the wall is almost completely dry. The musty smell in the room has gone – in fact it leaves the air smelling really fresh. It doesn’t seem to use a huge amount of electricity – according to the smart meter about 2p per hour. The device reports that humidity has dropped from about 90% on day one to about 45% now. These things work better in warmer weather and I’m using it in December so it is probably not working at its best so I’m very pleased with it. It is a little noisy when in defrost mode and the fan switches to high speed (which it goes to occasionally because the ambient temperature is relatively low) but otherwise fine. It really cools the room – I had left a radiator on in the room to help the drying process but the room remained cold due to the device doing its job. I imagine it would be great in a bedroom on a hot humid summer night so hopefully it will have a second use in the future. The tank is really use to remove and replace – what others are complaining about I do not know – it just slides in and out. Happy to recommend.
Absolutely excellent product. Not completely silet but can only hear the wind noise which is minimal. Can definitely sleep with it next to your bed on it’s lower setting. Gathers allot of water on it’s first few days until it fixes the humidity issues. You will notice the difference immediately and after you set it to the perfect humidity level 55% you can just forget about it and only empty the bucket every couple of days. I got it in my 3 bed house and it keeps up with winter just perfect.
With the onset of autumn we had noticed mould appearing around the windows of our home, and on some of the colder external walls. We deduced that the problem was drying our laundry inside; we don’t have a tumble dryer and as a family of five including a baby, there’s a fair amount of laundry! Anyway, we wanted to do something about the mould, and decided on this dehumidifier.
EFFECTIVENESS: this dehumidifier is extremely effective. It lives in our utility room, and when we first got it the humidity was 88%! It ran constantly for a couple of days, and has now brought it down to the recommended 55%, and basically only turns itself on when there is laundry drying. Our home is 100 sq m, a small four bed, and this dehumidifier seems perfectly adequate for us. There is no longer condensation on the bedroom windows in the morning. We removed the mould when it arrived, and it hasn’t reappeared.
LAUNDRY: A happy side effect is that we can now dry two full loads of laundry in under 24 hours, and our utility room is only about 18C. Very nice not to have laundry hanging everywhere all the time.
COST: I let everything settle down, and then started measuring energy usage. Over a full week, the dehumidifier used 9kWh, which on our energy tariff is 1.20. This fits with what I expected as our electricity bill has gone up by about 5 a month. Over that week I ran 7 loads of laundry of varying sizes, and emptied the dehumidifier tank 3 times.
NOISE: It is quite noisy, I would say similar to an air conditioning unit. We had it in our living room for one evening, just to see, and I wouldn’t want it in there permanently, but I don’t notice it in the utility room.
OVERALL: I am really pleased with this purchase. We are quite frugal, so I was concerned about the running costs, but as we will only use it in the winter (laundry goes outside in the summer), I anticipate running costs of about 35 a year, which is a small price to pay for a mould free home, and laundry drying in one day rather than three (and even then feeling a bit damp). The alternative for us was to purchase a tumble dryer, but I think this is cheaper both to purchase and in running costs, and kinder on our clothes too.
This is a really good machine and should have 5 stars. It’s relatively quiet , looks good and uses less power than others I have owned. It blows drier air through the top and is excellent at lowering the humidity, Everything I ask for really. So why haven’t I given it the 5 stars it deserves based on performance?
It doesn’t have wheels.
If you want a machine that just sits in the same place in the same room for the rest of its natural life then this is the machine for you. If you need to move it to another room or even move it so you can get to the back to empty the reservoir then it’s a pain in the A.
Every other dehumidifier I’ve ever owned has had a set of wheels or has had two handles to lift it.
This machine has a hand space at the rear, but no 2nd handle to balance out the load when lifting. If you try lifting this machine using the one handle the whole 11 odd kilos tips forward (obviously).
Come on MEACO, I don’t want to have to hunker down and risk a hernia whilst trying to lift this machine off the floor.
Get some wheels put on it. Or put handles on either side.
Magic Meaco-every house needs one of these.
I bought this dehumidifier to sort out my small cold utility room and enable me to dry washing. It is very easy to set up and is very quiet. The laundry setting runs for a set time and allows things to dry on the rack. I fitted a plastic pipe (bought locally for 3) to the spigot in the water container which drains into the sink, so there is no worry about needing to empty the container.
I leave it on the whole time and the utility room nows feels dry and much less cold although the only form of heating is the heated airer.
I thoroughly recomend this piece of kit which is invaluable for keeping humidity to comfortable levels.
Very impressed so fa
I bought this to replace a 10-year-old Delonghi DEM-10. I’d had to take it apart a few times to clear out the dust and it had started to leak.
In comparison to my old Delonghi, this machine is quieter, smaller, easier to clean out, and much more effective at extracting water from the environment. I’m thinking of switching to the hose outlet (not supplied) to save emptying the container twice a day. It also uses less energy.
I have a bathroom without an air vent and also dry all my washing indoors so a dehumidifier is essential. This one has 2 fan settings, allowing me to boost it when I need to. There is also a ‘washing’ setting which manages the fan in a room full of drying washing.
The machine looks good (I went for the silver accent) and has a handle built in to enable it to be relocated easily.
I’m new to dehumidifiers so I don’t have much to compare it to. That being said it does exactly what I expected it to do when I bought it…
My flat is a modern (c. 2005) two bed, with good insulation, about 60sqm / 600 sqft in size.
I have smart humidity sensors (Netatmo) in all the rooms, and I connected the dehumidifier in the hallway just outside the bathroom, on a smart plug with power measurement (TP-Link HS110).
I left the device on as advised in the manual, with a target humidity of 55% which seems to be a consensus for homes. On this mode it will continuously monitor the humidity and start up when it deems it necessary. It stops automatically when the desired humidity level is reached or the tank is full.
It has a full power fan setting which I can clearly hear from the room next door with the door open, and a lower fan setting which can be still heard if you are in the same room but isn’t that annoying. It also has a sleep mode in which on top of running with the lower power fan mode it disables all lighting and beeping e.g. tank full alert. I keep it on that mode always, arguably it means I have to check the tank myself but in the end I only have to empty it every two weeks or so. I wouldn’t actually sleep next to it though that would probably be a bit annoying.
Thanks to my smart devices I have some nice graphics with the electricity consumption and the humidity in the flat. The effect of the device in humidity is visible on the graphs, but it did take several days before the humidity in the flat stabilized to around the desired level (from about 70 down to 55%). During those initial days it was running almost constantly and I had to empty the tank every day. Since the humidity reached good levels it got much less busy and the tank doesn’t get full in a week.
The story is similar with power, where during the first days it was running at 3KWh/day, down to 0.11KWh/day in the past 7 days. Note that your mileage may vary greatly, depends on the size of the flat, draft, insulation, temperature, central heating activity etc… I’ll only know the full picture after a full year has passed I reckon, but I’m expecting a few pounds a month running cost at max.
It doesn’t look bad either.
Also to note you need to keep the doors open if you want it to work on your whole house. If you don’t you’ll probably need more than one device.
All in all a good purchase. The only features that it’s missing is proper connected stuff: remote management, etc. Not a deal-breaker though.
We’re a family of 3 with a 15 month old, and have been air-drying inside for years now.
Our place is a top floor maisonette, and suffers the standard airflow, stuffiness, humidity – but not as bad as ground floor.
Previously we were doing things like:
Keeping bathroom windows open for hours after a shower
Keeping bedroom windows near the clothes rack partially open whilst they dry
Drying clothes, which would take up to 3 days in the colder winter months
Airing the place and opening the loft hatch to get more airflow around
Dealing with the cold as a result
Burning plenty of gas on the central heating
It took around a day or two of pretty much continuous use for the air to drop from average 70% humidity to 50-55%. The target is 55% by the way.
The unit has a two-digit display that simply shows humidity by default, and LC when you lock it. The child lock is SUCH a good feature as our little fella will play drums on the top and push buttons (thankfully he hasn’t worked out that holding the fan down for >2 seconds disengages it).
Pros
Top one first – heating and ambient temperature are now reduced and increased respectively. This is incredible. For example: we have hardly used the heating since it turned cold and if we do, it takes SIGNIFICANTLY less time to warm the place due to the reduced humidity (we’re talking well under half the time). This means less on gas bills, and a marginal increase in electricity – I’ve checked and already have made a saving on last year’s gas and overall saving when including the electricity uplift. As ambient temperature has gone up, less heating is required overall – we average 19 degrees now.
All of this means that the bathroom doesn’t really need to have the windows open when taking a shower – obviously a prolonged bath would still necessitate it, but things in the bath dry quicker too.
We place it in the landing area, which connects all doors to all rooms, and within an hour, humidity will now get from 60 down to 50 having used it for a few weeks. I’ve seen it go as low as 46.
The humidity reading is fairly accurate – The Nest thermostat reads almost the same (2%), and the Dyson tower fan cooler has the same margin of error.
Drying clothes inside now takes mere hours, even in the winter months (as of writing), this includes bed sheets, though obviously bathmats will take longer if they’re really heavy cotton. You can also use a 6 hour program for this with one button.
The air feels cleaner and less heavy, and smells from cooking linger less – obviously YMMV on this, but when we do fish for example, the whole place doesn’t stink for days now
I recommend placing the unit with the rear (intake), TOWARDS the source of damp – washed clothes, bathroom etc. as it will suck this in and then pass out dried air. This works best in my testing.
You can connect it in and run it permanently, if you choose to buy a hose, noting that it doesn’t ship with one to cut down on plastic waste.
The tank takes on average a good 16 hours to fill in normal use, sometimes a day, especially if the air is already fairly dry and warm. Even drying clothes, I’ve had it run for almost 20 hours and it’s not been quite full.
I use the water tank to flush the toilet to save water there.
The display can be turned off at night, so no annoying bright-LEDs to keep you awake.
Cons, not that there are many:
It makes a beep when turning on (and just connecting to mains), child locking/unlocking, removing the water tray ( 5 beeps), and whilst not particularly loud, I’d like a way of turning this off.
The unit filter is just a basic mesh, it’s not HEPA, nor can I find a replacement filter that will fit that is HEPA. I decided not to bother with the HEPA as this is supposedly quieter and more efficient than the next model, and we have a Dyson fan that has a HEPA filter already.
When pulling the tray out while operational, there is a short delay while it trips out – meaning there will be a few drips of water. Not much, but worth mentioning.
There is no way to angle the fan – it’s locked in a slightly-off vertical angle. This has never been an issue, but if you want to point it – look at another model.
It’s fairly heavy, but again, nothing for an average adult.
The handle for moving it at the back will tilt it due to the centre of gravity, which means if the tank is relatively full, it’ll spill, so use two hands to keep it upright.
In hindsight, I would possibly have gone for the HEPA model and tolerated whatever increase in noise was present, but for now and with a continuous month of usage, this was absolutely worth the money and will likely pay for itself just in this winter period alone.
I got one too - edited review
This is not actually a purchase for myself but it soon will be. I was asked by my daughter to purchase this for her as she has moved into a home that has a little mould and condensation issue on the windows. Her windows are not vented and at this time of year there is nowhere for the moisture to go except gather on the glass
window panes. She called me the day after she received this to say the condensation was less and by day two it had all gone. She is drying washing in the house. She placed the dehumidifier close to the clothes horse and in no time extracted 6 litres of water from the room. This is a very quiet petite unit compared to some that is a work horse. It runs quietly enough to sleep at night with it in the room and does very well for its compact size.
Edit: I have now purchased one too. I live in a new build property that doesn’t really suffer too much with condensation yet but at this time of year drying washing in the house is increasing humidity. I was shocked to see just how much moisture these units take out of the room. The video clip I provided doesn’t do the unit justice, the microphone makes it appear louder than it actually is.
I got one too - edited review
This is not actually a purchase for myself but it soon will be. I was asked by my daughter to purchase this for her as she has moved into a home that has a little mould and condensation issue on the windows. Her windows are not vented and at this time of year there is nowhere for the moisture to go except gather on the glass
window panes. She called me the day after she received this to say the condensation was less and by day two it had all gone. She is drying washing in the house. She placed the dehumidifier close to the clothes horse and in no time extracted 6 litres of water from the room. This is a very quiet petite unit compared to some that is a work horse. It runs quietly enough to sleep at night with it in the room and does very well for its compact size.
Edit: I have now purchased one too. I live in a new build property that doesn’t really suffer too much with condensation yet but at this time of year drying washing in the house is increasing humidity. I was shocked to see just how much moisture these units take out of the room. The video clip I provided doesn’t do the unit justice, the microphone makes it appear louder than it actually is.
I got one too - edited review
This is not actually a purchase for myself but it soon will be. I was asked by my daughter to purchase this for her as she has moved into a home that has a little mould and condensation issue on the windows. Her windows are not vented and at this time of year there is nowhere for the moisture to go except gather on the glass
window panes. She called me the day after she received this to say the condensation was less and by day two it had all gone. She is drying washing in the house. She placed the dehumidifier close to the clothes horse and in no time extracted 6 litres of water from the room. This is a very quiet petite unit compared to some that is a work horse. It runs quietly enough to sleep at night with it in the room and does very well for its compact size.
Edit: I have now purchased one too. I live in a new build property that doesn’t really suffer too much with condensation yet but at this time of year drying washing in the house is increasing humidity. I was shocked to see just how much moisture these units take out of the room. The video clip I provided doesn’t do the unit justice, the microphone makes it appear louder than it actually is.
I got one too - edited review
This is not actually a purchase for myself but it soon will be. I was asked by my daughter to purchase this for her as she has moved into a home that has a little mould and condensation issue on the windows. Her windows are not vented and at this time of year there is nowhere for the moisture to go except gather on the glass
window panes. She called me the day after she received this to say the condensation was less and by day two it had all gone. She is drying washing in the house. She placed the dehumidifier close to the clothes horse and in no time extracted 6 litres of water from the room. This is a very quiet petite unit compared to some that is a work horse. It runs quietly enough to sleep at night with it in the room and does very well for its compact size.
Edit: I have now purchased one too. I live in a new build property that doesn’t really suffer too much with condensation yet but at this time of year drying washing in the house is increasing humidity. I was shocked to see just how much moisture these units take out of the room. The video clip I provided doesn’t do the unit justice, the microphone makes it appear louder than it actually is.
Arrived as promised, looks great and I am very pleased. (See bottom of this review for additional comments after one and a half months use.)
Ok so this review is after less than one day but I am exceptionally pleased. The instructions are simple and it worked straight from the box. In less than 5 mins I had checked the instructions and it was running. It looks good the controls are simple and it works as it says. I am particularly pleased that it switches off when the required humidity is reached but checks the air now and then and automatically restarts if the humidity rises. I have nothing to compare it with but it is doing what it says and taking water out of the air and I am delighted. I looked hard at the reviews and while there are slightly cheaper options this one really stood out as reliable and effective.
It says it is quiet and it is quiet on the low setting, but I wouldn’t want it in the bedroom, perhaps I would get use to it but I am a bit sensitive to noise. The high setting is still not noisy though, it is not in the room I mainly use and I can hear it but in general the sound is lost in the general daily white noise of a home, like the central heating boiler and passing cars etc.
Visually I like that the water tank is situated at the back, it leaves a lovely smooth white presentation with rounded corners, I think they have worked hard at its appearance and it doesn’t look out of place in my home. Practically though I find it awkward to reach over and remove the water tank from the back but I guess it will be easier after I have had to do it a few times and got the hang of it (* see comment later). But I am happy to have a little difficulty to get the neat smooth appearance.
So I have no hesitation with giving it 5 stars in all areas but have not rated energy efficiency as I have not had it long enough. From my present perspective I have no hesitation in recommending this product, I think you will be very pleased with it.
I will come back to this review and add more when I have had it for a few months.
:- – Second Review – Well after 50 days I am still delighted, it has worked solidly every day. When the outside humidity is high and the house humidity rises this unit takes out more than 6 lt in 24 hours – this is good for a domestic appliance at normal room temperature. I have found that it works almost as well at low speed as it does at full speed, still taking out lots of moisture. The house feels different.
It is worth experimenting with the location to get the best extraction rate. It is important to give it space around the back so you cant pop it tight in a corner and expect it to be excellent, the instructions say 50 cm clearance, probably good but i’m finding 35 cm works well in a central airy location.
It seems to be coping well with a 2 bedroom chalet bungalow.
Defiantly 5 stars and I am still delighted.
Very effective
Bought this for my mum who has a major damp problem in her basement level flat. The damp was causing a pungent scent in the apartment and also clothes would take weeks to dry after a wash – there was also peeling paint on the walls and a general feeling of dampness in the fabrics around the place. Since we set this up all that has gone, the paint stopped peeling and the clothes dry fast and the pungent scent is probably 70% reduced.
At first I felt I ought to have bought the 12L rather than the 10L – but now I realise that I made the correct decision because that only refers to max ‘capability’ in a 24 hour period. The fact is that both have the same size collection tray and therefore once it is full the device stops running until it has been emptied anyway. Also running at max power it only seems to drain a full tank every 20-24 hours so the larger capacity (and consequently bigger price tag) would have made no difference
More than happy with this purchase – highly recommended to anyone living in the UK – which is rather like living in a swamp – this device manages a 2 bed flat quite comfortably – it has a hum of an engine so definitely you would not want any of these running in a bedroom at night (unless you either sleep easily or have an atrocious damp issue that simply needs dealing with).
On a scale of 1-10 of severity of damp problem I would have rated ours at a 7 and this single device has had a significant impact on that so it goes without saying that it works and is highly recommended
it’s too soon to say what effect it is having on the electricity drain but the material suggests that it burns about 1.5p an hour which is a fair price to pay to have a dry, clean and comfortable environment to live i
Very effective
Bought this for my mum who has a major damp problem in her basement level flat. The damp was causing a pungent scent in the apartment and also clothes would take weeks to dry after a wash – there was also peeling paint on the walls and a general feeling of dampness in the fabrics around the place. Since we set this up all that has gone, the paint stopped peeling and the clothes dry fast and the pungent scent is probably 70% reduced.
At first I felt I ought to have bought the 12L rather than the 10L – but now I realise that I made the correct decision because that only refers to max ‘capability’ in a 24 hour period. The fact is that both have the same size collection tray and therefore once it is full the device stops running until it has been emptied anyway. Also running at max power it only seems to drain a full tank every 20-24 hours so the larger capacity (and consequently bigger price tag) would have made no difference
More than happy with this purchase – highly recommended to anyone living in the UK – which is rather like living in a swamp – this device manages a 2 bed flat quite comfortably – it has a hum of an engine so definitely you would not want any of these running in a bedroom at night (unless you either sleep easily or have an atrocious damp issue that simply needs dealing with).
On a scale of 1-10 of severity of damp problem I would have rated ours at a 7 and this single device has had a significant impact on that so it goes without saying that it works and is highly recommended
it’s too soon to say what effect it is having on the electricity drain but the material suggests that it burns about 1.5p an hour which is a fair price to pay to have a dry, clean and comfortable environment to live i
I was getting very wet windows in the morning in cold weather for years, so had to do something about it. I was looking at all makes and types of dehumidifiers and the Meaco range were coming with great reviews so just had to pick the 1 that I thought best for me. I opted for the Meaco MeacoDry Dehumidifier ABC Range 10LS .As I plugged it in it was so easy to use and so quiet. and when I woke in the morning my windows were completely dry and checked if there was any water in it had 11?2 litres of water in the tank I was amazed. I had placed the dehumidifier in the center of my top landing that was between the my bathroom and main front bedroom and right opposite my back bedroom and it has worked very well from 6pm at night and 6am in the morning at the recommended settings provided in the handbook you get with it, I am so glad I purchased the dehumidifier it saves me drying all windows every morning and the house just feels just right.
Cured my condensation problem
First of all I must admit I haven’t got anything to compare this with as it’s my first dehumidifier, but it certainly does a job! I have a small, two-bedroom bungalow with a condensation problem – in the autumn I would spent the first ten minutes of each day mopping water off the insides of the windows and I was getting black mould and peeling wallpaper around doors and windows. This dehumidifier was said to be able to cope with a three bedroom house so I thought it should be well enough for my little place. I set it to work straight out of the box – just set the desired humidity to 55 as recommended, plonked it down in the centre of the house and switched it on ‘high’. I *could not believe* how much water came out of the air! You have to empty it pretty regularly although it simply switches off when it’s full. It took about three days to get the humidity levels in the house down, and now my condensation problem seems to have gone (and my washing dries super fast!). They say it costs 2.4p an hour to run, which is about 18 a month if you have it set constantly on high. This seems quite a lot, but I can’t actually imagine life without it now. It isn’t particularly quiet – on the ‘high’ fan setting you might not want it close to where you sleep, although it’s a very calm, constant white noise sound which could even be quite soporific if you’re not the sort to let it bother you. The sound has been compared to a really old laptop fan – I’d say it’s slightly louder but a nicer kind of sound. The ‘low’ fan setting is much quieter. Sometimes it doesn’t stop dehumidifying at 55, and I’ve had to reboot it a couple of times, but I’m generally delighted with this item and now can’t imagine i’d ever want to be without it.
I live in a 200 year old house and downstairs is very damp and literally had water running down the walls in one of the rooms. I’d previously been using a massive old industrial sized dehumidifier I’d been given and although it filled with water you couldn’t feel the difference. With this one after two days running all the streaming water and condensation is gone and you can actually feel the improvement in air quality. Its quiet (although I would’t want to be trying to watch TV in the same room as it)
Now programmed to turn itself on when the humidity increases over 60%, Its small, portable, and works great. Didn’t think a dehumidifier would be this effective… but it is.
Cured my condensation problem
First of all I must admit I haven’t got anything to compare this with as it’s my first dehumidifier, but it certainly does a job! I have a small, two-bedroom bungalow with a condensation problem – in the autumn I would spent the first ten minutes of each day mopping water off the insides of the windows and I was getting black mould and peeling wallpaper around doors and windows. This dehumidifier was said to be able to cope with a three bedroom house so I thought it should be well enough for my little place. I set it to work straight out of the box – just set the desired humidity to 55 as recommended, plonked it down in the centre of the house and switched it on ‘high’. I *could not believe* how much water came out of the air! You have to empty it pretty regularly although it simply switches off when it’s full. It took about three days to get the humidity levels in the house down, and now my condensation problem seems to have gone (and my washing dries super fast!). They say it costs 2.4p an hour to run, which is about 18 a month if you have it set constantly on high. This seems quite a lot, but I can’t actually imagine life without it now. It isn’t particularly quiet – on the ‘high’ fan setting you might not want it close to where you sleep, although it’s a very calm, constant white noise sound which could even be quite soporific if you’re not the sort to let it bother you. The sound has been compared to a really old laptop fan – I’d say it’s slightly louder but a nicer kind of sound. The ‘low’ fan setting is much quieter. Sometimes it doesn’t stop dehumidifying at 55, and I’ve had to reboot it a couple of times, but I’m generally delighted with this item and now can’t imagine i’d ever want to be without it.
Bought this a a replacement for my dessicant dehumidifier which I no longer needed due to moving to a property with gas central heating (a dessicant is better used in a poorly heated property as it gives out heat)
Delivered next day and it’s brilliant. Much quieter than my old one. It’s outside my bedroom and doesn’t disturb my heat. Simple to use and I set it at 50%. Once it reaches that level it cuts out and comes back on when level is over 50
Water extraction is excellent. Auto stops when tank is full. Easy to empty and filter is easy to clean. Energy consumption is much less than my other one and extracts the same amount of water. I dry clothes on a clothes airer. I stand it next to the dehumidifier and leave it on the lowest setting. Overnight the clothes dry. I have used the higher speed which is noisier but dries the clothes in a few hours.
No condensation on windows and the dry musty smell in my flat has gone
If you have a centrally heated property this one is ideal as it used less energy. A dessicant dehumidifier is more suited to a poorly heated property as it will give out some heat as well but will use more power.
This has to be the quietest compressor dehumidifier out there.
Great modern sleek quality dehumidifie
This is my first ever dehumidifier so take this review as from a novice without anything to compare to.
The unit is very pleasingnon the eye and a good size… i went for the smaller 12L rather than a diff 20L due to size. This does a decent job in my 2bed flat. Condensation is reduced and I’ve only had it couoke of days. I will probably need to check after few weeks if mould spots reappear etc. But in 2days it has pulled over 5litres of water.
The built is really good… though i feel the water tank though good could have been abit better.
I use a heated air for clothes and have not noticed a dramatic change in the time it takes to dry clothes….
Being a flat with no window in bathroom a dehumidifier is a must and so far this is doing a good job. I am moving it around to cover all areas and it is a heavy unit and not easiest to handle for some….
Overall, i am happy with the amount extracted but hoping this will continue as im only in week 1
Great modern sleek quality dehumidifie
This is my first ever dehumidifier so take this review as from a novice without anything to compare to.
The unit is very pleasingnon the eye and a good size… i went for the smaller 12L rather than a diff 20L due to size. This does a decent job in my 2bed flat. Condensation is reduced and I’ve only had it couoke of days. I will probably need to check after few weeks if mould spots reappear etc. But in 2days it has pulled over 5litres of water.
The built is really good… though i feel the water tank though good could have been abit better.
I use a heated air for clothes and have not noticed a dramatic change in the time it takes to dry clothes….
Being a flat with no window in bathroom a dehumidifier is a must and so far this is doing a good job. I am moving it around to cover all areas and it is a heavy unit and not easiest to handle for some….
Overall, i am happy with the amount extracted but hoping this will continue as im only in week 1
Despite only having received my friend Meaco today I am delighted with the product. I did have a deLonghi DNC-65 last time I lived somewhere with a damp problem, I thought they were the best there was, and was in the market for another. They discontinued that so I had to look elsewhere. As much as I hankered for another DNC-65 I very much like this Maeco chump. The meaningful gauge is new to me, We are now down to 58 and only been plugged in this evening. The mould which was going to run rampant and had started is now fully under control, I won’t have the respiratory problems I had after a cold. The cold forced me to stay in bed for a couple of days, enough time for my breathing to cause a damp-mould health nightmare. I was making myself ill!
The noise from Maeco is fine as far as white noise goes. It means not being able to hear as clearly so typing on a keyboard is muted. I suppose it is like low grade tinnitus. Maybe conducive to doing work and focused concentration. The rest of the world is blocked out. I am on the high fan speed setting writing that and the low speed setting does not mean silence.
The round edges are nice, it makes it easier to move the thing around. I am going to go for ‘bone dry’ until the novelty wears off. I do like the idea of getting that dial down to 30 – the lowest. 50 is probably what I will go for when the novelty wears off, with Maeco just turning on as needed. This feature of auto on/off makes a huge difference to the utility of the device, I don’t have to guestimate how long to leave it on for.
Coming from what I thought was the best in dehumidifiers and just wanting a quick solution with Maeco, I can say I am truly delighted and would recommend to anyone who needs to sort their damp problems out.
Only had it a few days but am impressed. Good quality build. Reduces the relative humidity to the target level that you set and does it fairly quickly. Used it to stop condensation on single glazed window which it did effectively. Also used it on the laundry setting to dry laundry which it did in a couple of hours. Quite heavy to handle and would have benefited from being fitted with castors but its a quality compressor type of dehumidifyer so its bound to have weight to it . Overall am very pleased.
Had this machine for about 5 hours now & it has sucked over a litre of water from my living room, brought the humidity down from 70% to 50% and is now cycling itself on & off by the built in humidistat.
It’s a great little machine, not too big or heavy. No castors, so you need to be able to lift & carry 10kg to move it about.
The water tank is a bit fiddly to get back in, & make sure you wait about 10mins after switching it off before removing the tank or you’ll get a puddle.
I thought I’d ordered the smaller 10ltr model, but clearly not…. On the plus side, this 12ltr is probably big enough to
de-water-fy the whole house overnight, which I’ll be trying out this evening.
No idea on cost to use, but I expect not a lot if the stated wattage is accurate. It won’t be run 24/7, most likely overnight & it cycles on & off.
If you read the specs properly then you won’t be disappointed with this dehumidifier. It seems a lot of people have somehow been confused with how big the tank is but if you read the specs it does say. Not too noisy and very good value for money. The moisture levels in my bedroom have dropped significantly as has the black mould in the corner of the room.
My only gripe is that when you remove the tank to empty the water you have to wait a minute for any excess water to drain into the tank otherwise you’ll end up with water leaking all over the floor switch the machine off and leave it for a minute. That being said this is a very minor thing and other than that it’s a great machine.
I brought this device to try and counteract the problem of condensation in our new conservatory. I had tried continually wiping-down the windows and window-sills and thought about buying one of those Karcher battery-operated squegee devices. Then I thought about a small dehumidifier with silica-gel crystals but once I read a few Amazon reviews, I realised I needed something bigger! Going by the reviews, the Meaco machines got very positive feedback, so it was an easy choice. The macine is attractive, easy to use, and very effecient and overnight the tank was full and needed to be emptied, and we carried on like this for several days. We have indoor plants which partly contributes to the problem but now we just use the machine as and when required. The air feels cleaner and less heavy now and any sooty mould, previously on the plaster in some places has gone now. My only caveat is that it doesnt have a Timer as such only an incremental run-time input, so you could for example set-up to run for 4hrs only and it will then switch off. Apart from this a brilliant little machine that works fantastically and it fairly quiet. Highly recommended!
It's a great dehumidifier!
This is one of our best online buys of all time.
Once summer had finished, we’d have to take down all our roller blinds in the conservatory, and charge up the Karcher.
Although it’s double-glazed, it’s not up to modern day standards, and the flat roof is double-skinned polycarbonate, so condensation was an ongoing problem, which was a grinding chore every day. Mould used to appear in corners etc, and was a real drudge keeping it at bay.
Someone we know started talking about dehumidifiers they had, and this got us thinking. After doing a lot of research, we decided on this Meaco – we had considered cheaper ones, but decided this one was a larger capacity, and seemed a more capable machine.
It’s been on the go now for about 6 weeks, and it’s been all that we’d hope it would be. The blinds are back up, and it’s altogether much nicer out there now, not one bit of condensation and it feels nice and fresh.
We have the setting on 65 humidity, and that seems fine. It’s automatic, so just kicks in only when the humidity goes over that figure. It will run continuously, but we give a rest in the day, which seems fine. We empty it daily, and it’s surprising the amount of water it mops up.
We debated whether the price of it justified taking a chance on it, but I’m glad we did – if you are in a similar position, then don’t hesitate, it’s a super efficient bit of kit.
It's a great dehumidifier!
This is one of our best online buys of all time.
Once summer had finished, we’d have to take down all our roller blinds in the conservatory, and charge up the Karcher.
Although it’s double-glazed, it’s not up to modern day standards, and the flat roof is double-skinned polycarbonate, so condensation was an ongoing problem, which was a grinding chore every day. Mould used to appear in corners etc, and was a real drudge keeping it at bay.
Someone we know started talking about dehumidifiers they had, and this got us thinking. After doing a lot of research, we decided on this Meaco – we had considered cheaper ones, but decided this one was a larger capacity, and seemed a more capable machine.
It’s been on the go now for about 6 weeks, and it’s been all that we’d hope it would be. The blinds are back up, and it’s altogether much nicer out there now, not one bit of condensation and it feels nice and fresh.
We have the setting on 65 humidity, and that seems fine. It’s automatic, so just kicks in only when the humidity goes over that figure. It will run continuously, but we give a rest in the day, which seems fine. We empty it daily, and it’s surprising the amount of water it mops up.
We debated whether the price of it justified taking a chance on it, but I’m glad we did – if you are in a similar position, then don’t hesitate, it’s a super efficient bit of kit.
Really happy with the Meaco ABC 10LS dehumidifier. We have always had bad damp/black mould in our bedroom and have tried many ways to reduce or stop it without success.
Since we have had this dehumidifier running our problem has appeared to be gone. The cold damp patches on our walls are gone and we have noticed all the condensation that built up on our windows and gathered in small pools of water on the window seal are no longer an issue.
It’s not too big or heavy so does not look out of place and can be easily moved around the house. The water container just slides out when full and the dehumidifier stops when it is full so you know it is time to change it. The controls are very straightforward and easy to understand and it is very quite when running compared to other dehumidifiers I have had.
Can’t recommend this enough.
– I throw away a full tank (3L) of water after a night and almost full one in the evening.
– It reduced condensation on the windows by 99%. Now I have to wipe them out only in extremely low temperatures outside.
– I can now dry laundry indoors.
– Automatic mode works really well.
– Reasonably quiet.
– Need to clean the tank from time to time (once a month or so). Otherwise the mould will build up there. I don’t consider it to be the device fault. Any container full of water all the time will be mouldy at some point.
Highly recommended.
I liked everything about this product. First of all it does exactly what it claims to do. I purchased the product for a garden room which I have recently had built. There was significant moisture from the plaster walls drying out and the subsequent painting. I took the dehumidifier out of the box, read the instructions and within a few hours the humidity in the room was down from 87% to a recommended 55%. About a liter of water had been extracted from the atmosphere and the holding tank was easy to access and empty. The dehumidifier is easy to maneuver and looks good. I like the fact that once it has reached the set humidity it goes to standby and monitors and only switches back on again if it senses a rise in humidity. I have not had it long enough to assess if it is cheap to run but if it matches the advertised rate of just over 2p an hour that that is fine with me. Finally, I do not have anything to compare it with since it is my first humidifier, but I think it is super quiet, as advertised. I would recommend this product and I like it that much I am thinking about getting a second one for my conservatory. The price may seem a bit high at 160, however, I am a great advocate of “you get what you pay for”
This is much cheaper to run and much quieter than the Meaco DD8L dessicant I’ve had for several years. I have a smart meter and my daily electricity costs have plummeted despite maintaining the same humidity and emptying out the same amount of water each day. It’s very quiet. I cannot hear it at all at night on the low fan setting when it is in the hall. With these savings it will pay for itself in 4 months. I realize now that the dessicant types, which produce heat too, are only appropriate for places without heating or very damp places. If you have a centrally heated flat or house that only suffers from condensation and mild damp in some corners this is easily the right choice.
We have an 2 older Meaco dehumidifiers which are great but we decided we needed another as my Daughter just had a new baby and we gave her the machine we had in our bedroom to keep mould at bay and the windows dry .This dehumidifier has a more modern look and is very slightly quieter than our older models but you are never going to get a completely quiet dehumidifier .We have tried quite a few different brands of dehumidifier as our home is very well insulated which environmental health told us was why we where getting mould in the winter when windows could not be kept open and these Meaco machines have been by far the best .We keep the dehumidifier in our bedroom on the low setting overnight and in the morning the bucket is 3/4 full .We where having a lot of mould on our bathroom ceiling and my poor husband was getting very annoyed at having to either repaint or try to clean it of so we now have one of the ,Meaco machines inside the bathroom but plugged into a socket just outside the door and the mould has actually gone .We waisted a lot of time and money over the years trying different brands just to be disappointed with the amount of water they took in but I cannot recommend this brand enough .
We have an 2 older Meaco dehumidifiers which are great but we decided we needed another as my Daughter just had a new baby and we gave her the machine we had in our bedroom to keep mould at bay and the windows dry .This dehumidifier has a more modern look and is very slightly quieter than our older models but you are never going to get a completely quiet dehumidifier .We have tried quite a few different brands of dehumidifier as our home is very well insulated which environmental health told us was why we where getting mould in the winter when windows could not be kept open and these Meaco machines have been by far the best .We keep the dehumidifier in our bedroom on the low setting overnight and in the morning the bucket is 3/4 full .We where having a lot of mould on our bathroom ceiling and my poor husband was getting very annoyed at having to either repaint or try to clean it of so we now have one of the ,Meaco machines inside the bathroom but plugged into a socket just outside the door and the mould has actually gone .We waisted a lot of time and money over the years trying different brands just to be disappointed with the amount of water they took in but I cannot recommend this brand enough .
We have an 2 older Meaco dehumidifiers which are great but we decided we needed another as my Daughter just had a new baby and we gave her the machine we had in our bedroom to keep mould at bay and the windows dry .This dehumidifier has a more modern look and is very slightly quieter than our older models but you are never going to get a completely quiet dehumidifier .We have tried quite a few different brands of dehumidifier as our home is very well insulated which environmental health told us was why we where getting mould in the winter when windows could not be kept open and these Meaco machines have been by far the best .We keep the dehumidifier in our bedroom on the low setting overnight and in the morning the bucket is 3/4 full .We where having a lot of mould on our bathroom ceiling and my poor husband was getting very annoyed at having to either repaint or try to clean it of so we now have one of the ,Meaco machines inside the bathroom but plugged into a socket just outside the door and the mould has actually gone .We waisted a lot of time and money over the years trying different brands just to be disappointed with the amount of water they took in but I cannot recommend this brand enough .
We have an 2 older Meaco dehumidifiers which are great but we decided we needed another as my Daughter just had a new baby and we gave her the machine we had in our bedroom to keep mould at bay and the windows dry .This dehumidifier has a more modern look and is very slightly quieter than our older models but you are never going to get a completely quiet dehumidifier .We have tried quite a few different brands of dehumidifier as our home is very well insulated which environmental health told us was why we where getting mould in the winter when windows could not be kept open and these Meaco machines have been by far the best .We keep the dehumidifier in our bedroom on the low setting overnight and in the morning the bucket is 3/4 full .We where having a lot of mould on our bathroom ceiling and my poor husband was getting very annoyed at having to either repaint or try to clean it of so we now have one of the ,Meaco machines inside the bathroom but plugged into a socket just outside the door and the mould has actually gone .We waisted a lot of time and money over the years trying different brands just to be disappointed with the amount of water they took in but I cannot recommend this brand enough .
I went for this because it stated it was energy efficient only 2.5p per hour also it doesn’t make noise. I yet to receive a bill so i can comment on the energy its using. However in terms of noise, it is quite noisy, it is the first dehumidifier ive had so i can compare it to anything else. It is however doing an amazing job i leave it in the hallway and everyone thinks its made a massive difference. Sometimes walking into my house its like walking into a sauna or steam room but this little machine has made a massive difference cleaner air and collects liters upon liters of water.
We have been using a desicant dehumidifier for the last few years (an ecoair dd122) that recently stopped working. Having being very impressed with our new meaco fan this summer, we decided to try one of their dehumidifiers.
After using it for over a week now, I can say that the meaco dehumidifier surpases the ecoair one in every single way. It is quieter, removes more water from the air, has better controls, is cheaper to run, everything really.
We run the dehumidifier overnight and position it near a clothes horse so that it blows the dry air towards the clothes. It is quiet enough that we can have it on the landing outside our bedroom and barely hear it, although we generally keep it downstairs. When we wake up in the morning, the clothes are dry, the windows don’t have any condensation and the dehumidifier tank is full. This means the house is nice and dry and we can avoid having any clothes drying during the day.
We have a 3 bedroom house and the dehumidifier is more than enough to handle this while still reducing our electricity usage by around 2kwh a day when compared to our previous ecoair dehumidifier. I really have nothing bad to say about it, very happy.
This is my 3rd Meaco. The first one DD8L only lasted two years (probably because I didn’t hoover the filter often enough which I now do whenever I get the hoover out) and I bought because it had library quiet mode. The second 10L was noisy and rattled so only used in the mornings – after putting up with that for 4 years, still working, I decided replace with ABC and what a difference. Much quieter, doesn’t rattle and having the low fan setting means I can have it on all night! It’s also good as it has a humidistat which you can set on the digital display to a desired level and this reads the humidity and when enough moisture has been sucked up it switches off and goes on again when it needs to. The DD8L did also switch off at various pointss but not really that effective with library quiet mode and the rattling 10L never switched off! So am very happy to have one that I can leave on, as it’s much quieter. I’ve not given 5 stars because the fan turning does have a bit of a rythmic vibration on the floor (I do have it on the carpet and have tried putting an extra rug under). It’s not massively disturbing and I guess there will never be a completely silent dehuidifier but this one is a great improvement and to not have the chore of sucking up condensation every morning with a Karcher is well worth it!
Bought this for a small 2 bed flat and it’s dries the washing without leaving any of the usual dampness afterwards. Also useful after a shower, just leave the bathroom door open and the bathroom dries out fairly quickly. I leave the dehumidifier centrally, in the lounge but leave all the doors open and it seems to cover the whole flat. The damp smell has gone and I wish I’d bought one sooner. I’m emptying an average of about 5/6 litres of water a day at a setting of 55 degrees humidity. There’s always a lot more water when there’s washing drying. It’s very easy to operate and fairly quiet on the lower fan setting. Haven’t noticed much difference in the electricity bill so it’s cheap to run. I did a lot of research before buying this and having used this continuously for 2 months, I am very happy with it.
I bought this to combat condensation on our sash windows and to lower the humidity level in our one-bedroom flat which was causing damp walls during the winter months.
After some research I decided on Meaco as they have a great reputation for quality dehumidifiers. I was about to purchase the Meaco DD8L which is a *desiccant* dehumidifier but decided to wait a few more months for the release of this new machine. The DD8L (desiccant) is a very quiet machine (37db) that warms the air slightly as it runs (perfect for cold spaces – boats caravans etc) but they do cost a little more to run. *Compressor* dehumidifiers like this one (the Meaco ABC) are cheaper to run (just over 2p an hour). Up until recently, compressor dehumidifiers were quite noisy, so the desiccant machines were the more popular option for small properties. The Meaco ABC is a compressor but at just 35db it is the quietest dehumidifier available.. so it really is the best of both worlds.
The Meaco ABC is small and looks far more pleasing to the eye than any other dehumidifier I could find. It has a humidistat which regulates the humidity to your chosen level (ours is set to 50 or 45 when it’s really cold outside). Once it reaches this level it switches itself off and then regularly tests the air from time to time to detect when to switch itself back on to dehumidify again. The 2.6 L tank at the back is easy to empty, the machine switches itself off when the tank is full. There is also a continuous drainage outlet but you will need to find your own (standard gardening) hose for this. This has a laundry drying setting which runs the machine at the higher fan speed (40db) for six hours then switches off. If you’re buying specifically for clothes drying then you might look to a larger machine.
Within the first couple of hours the machine had extracted over a litre of water from the air. I can already feel the difference with the quality of the air in our flat and the walls have completely dried out. The big test will be this winter when the temperature drops outside, so I’ll update this review in a few months time. I will also update this review if I run into any problems. So far I’m very impressed.
Edit (December 2018)
This is an amazing little machine. There is now no damp at all, the flat feels much dryer and warmer and consequently uses less energy to heat. The floors have stopped creaking and I’ve noticed bread stays fresher for longer. On very cold days there is still a little condensation on the windows but this has been greatly reduced. I don’t believe it is possible to completely stop this in our flat with any dehumidifier.
I have the machine placed not too close to a radiator and in-between rooms with all doors left open as often as possible. It *easily* regulates the RH of our one bed flat. The machine switches itself off for an average of about 35% of each 24hrs. It’s very quiet for a dehumidifier (similar to a modern air-con machine). I would still prefer not to have it in the bedroom though (although I could get used to it easily enough). I never notice the sound during the day.
If you’re looking for a small, quiet, efficient dehumidifier.. this is the one for you.