EcoAir DD1 Classic MK5 Pink | Electronic Control | 7 L/Day | Quiet 34dBA | Ioniser Anti Bacteria Silver Filter | Laundry Mode | Timer | Light 6Kg| Economy Mode | 2Y Warranty | Desiccant Dehumidifie
Ecoair DD1 Classic MK5 Desiccant Dehumidifier
The Ecoair DD1 started their enhancements in dehumidifiers, setting the benchmark for home desiccant dehumidifiers for years. Ecoair, relentless in their search for a formula to reduce wastage and save energy, brings you E7 Technology and 3-D Louvre to your DD122 MK5.
3D–Louvre
Channels airflow over a wide area or targeted spot to optimise efficiency when the need arises. Use the wide channel to improve even distribution and the spot channel to pinpoint problem areas like a mould growth on the wall.
ECO E7 Technology
Multiple algorithms operating in parallel to manage power, temperature and humidity to optimise performance and save energy usage.
Auto Toggle Power Saver
The Eco E7 Technology has the power to do many things with your DD1 MK5. It senses the ambient temperature and humidity level and automatically toggles between the full power, economy power and standby modes. This function can reduce your energy consumption. DD1 MK5 has a built-in auto sensor that continually detects your air humidity. It knows when to toggle the dehumidification requirements. This ensures that the humidity level is under control and that you only use your electricity when absolutely necessary according to the mode you have selected.
Overdry Protection
Using any dehumidifier at High Modes or Laundry Mode over long durations can cause unnecessarily over-dry ambient air. The good news is that the DD1 MK5 knows when to toggle the dehumidification process when the air gets too dry.
Product features include:
- Built in Ioniser
- Silver filter traps air borne particles and kills bacteria on contact.
- Easy to use electronics control panel with 2, 4 and 8 Hour Timer.
- No noisy compressor with desiccant technology.
- Quiet at 34 dBA
- 2 L tank capacity with optional continuous drainage.
- Anti drip mechanism prevent water drips when tank removed.
- Powerful extraction of up to 7 Litres/day (20C/RH60 per cent)
- Operating temperature 1 to 40 degree Celsius.
- Tilt over protection and automatic water full shut down.
- Lightweight at only 6 kg
 |  |  |  |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filter | Anti-Allergic | Silver-Nano | Silver-Nano | ✓ | ✓ | Silver-Nano |
| Swing | Auto | Auto | Manual | Auto | Manual | Auto |
| Auto restart | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt-over protection | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 2/4/8 hour timer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ioniser | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Noise level dB(A) | 32 | 34 | 34 | 42 | 36 | 35 |
| Operating temperature (°C) | 1 to 40 | 1 to 40 | 1 to 35 | 1 to 40 | 1 to 35 | 1 to 40 |
| Moisture removal (L/Day) | 6 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 8 |
| Weight (Kg) | 5.1 | 6 | 6 | 7.8 | 8.5 | 6.1 |
| Weight: | 6 kg |
| Dimensions: | 17.5 x 29 x 47.5 cm; 6 Kilograms |
| Brand: | EcoAir |
| Model: | DD122FW-MK5-Classic Pink |
| Colour: | Pink |
| Colour: | Pink |
Quiet and effective
Prior to buying this I tried 2 other makes. The first one (a cheap one at 50) could only extract about 300mls in a 24 hour period, the other one (condensing type) would extract 2500mls in 24 hrs but was far too noisy.
This one extracts around 2500mls / 24hrs and is very quiet – about the same noise of a fan on slow speed.
It’s a nice looking unit and is quite light. Happy to recommend this.
Ideal for a garage
Great little Dehumidifier collects water very well …although not sure how accurate the built-in humidistat is as it seems to read differently to the mobile gauge I have in my garage. Also when you turn the switch there is quite a big difference between on and off. But overall I find it Ideal for my garage, especially as its the desicant type. I recommend taking out the extra breakdown cover as it wasn’t that expensive and considering all humidifiers I researched seemed to be a bit hit and miss for reliability even the more expensive ones it’s probably worth it.
Very good choise of mine on EcoAir DD1 Classic MK5
Read a few reviews from other dehumidifier her people complaint on how difficult to empty the water tank
How noise it is watching TV and have the dehumidifier on to noise.
NO NOT THIS ONE EcoAir DD1 Classic MK5 on economy is very low noise, the water tank very easy to empty yes is small so as the EcoAir unit but it can be moved from room to room very very easy, simple start and set 2,4,6, hours
And 3 settings for drain water, 2 speed for clothes drying, very simple to use
Yes small unit for the price but what can do is very good
VERY VERY HAPPY with it
Now wend I look to EcoAir DD1 Classic MK5 I don’t see the price I see how good it is
Risada
exceptionally good
This is the best dehumidifier for collecting water that I have ever tried. The only down sides are that the water container is difficult to handle when full and would be easy to spill when trying to empty it – also to get at this you have to pull it out from the bottom at floor level. The only other drawback that I found, is that it has no wheels, and although it has a handle this means you have to lift it to move it around. EXCELLENT PRODUCT!
Great customer service
The item arrived on Monday. I plugged it in, switched it on, and it made a really irritating buzzing noise. I contacted the company and they agreed to exchange it immediately.
The replacement arrived on Tuesday, and the courier also collected the original item. I decided to leave the new one a couple of hours to settle before switching it on. It works perfectly and is very quiet.
I have no idea how energy efficient it is as I don’t have a smart meter.
Super quie
Fabulous – just about the best thing I’ve ever bought. I live in an RV so there is a terrible condensation problem in the winter. This has changed my life – it keeps the whole RV warm with no condensation, and bedding, clothes etc no longer feel clammy. I don’t know how we managed without it. I leave it on all the time and it makes no noise, just the merest whisper, so no problem at night.
Last one lasted 3.5 years - same model ordered
Our last (identical) dehumidifier lasted 3.5 years of daily use in a laundry room, being used in a damp environment.
We were so pleased with it that when it finally broke it was an easy decision to buy the same model. Fingers crossed the new one will last as long (maybe even longer!)
Very pleased with it, it is reasonably quiet on eco level, not whisper level but unobtrusive enough to be in the room with it, though I don’t think you could have it in a bedroom at night. It has a soft tone so any activity or noise soon drowns it out into the background. Has been collecting a full tank every day in our fairly average kitchen/living room and seems to do the job well. Kicks out warm air as it works so helps to keep room warm in winter, a great buy for an old damp house like ours
Very pleased with it, it is reasonably quiet on eco level, not whisper level but unobtrusive enough to be in the room with it, though I don’t think you could have it in a bedroom at night. It has a soft tone so any activity or noise soon drowns it out into the background. Has been collecting a full tank every day in our fairly average kitchen/living room and seems to do the job well. Kicks out warm air as it works so helps to keep room warm in winter, a great buy for an old damp house like ours
Excellent device - really works
Does remove water pretty effectively from the air. You get about half a litre to a litre in the collecting tray in a few hours. I bought a separate hygrometer to monitor how it’s doing, and the humidity go down from the 70s to the 40s percentage levels pretty effectively. You don’t want to take the humidity down too low too fast though – I warped a wooden panel on my bath by initial over enthusiastic use.
There are two fan speeds. The fast speed is quite loud, but the slow speed is OK to use in a bedroom.
Portable and effective
We are using this dehumidifier in a spare bedroom where we dry off damp clothes. This device is attractive, compact, effective, easy to use, and quieter than I expected – albeit I’m not sure I’d want even its gentle noise in a room where I was trying to sleep. The water receptacle is easy to remove, easy to empty and easy to replace, and the filter is easy to remove and replace for cleaning.
I bought this dehumidifier as I live in a static caravan and every winter I have serious condensation problems. Last year I had to replace all my net curtains as they were covered in black mould which was unsightly and unhygienic. This dehumidifier was delivered on time and is a nice looking unit which is compact and easy to move with the built-in handle. This is a desiccant dehumidifier ( as opposed to a compressor type) which means it can operate at lower temperatures and has an operating range between +1C and 40C. The control buttons are easy to understand and use. When I received this unit the relative humidity indoors was between 75 – 80%. After 2 days use on the automatic setting it had dropped to an acceptable 50 – 60% and the dehumidifier had removed 8 litres (almost 2 gallons) of water from the air. I now only use it for a few hours a day on a low setting to maintain this lower percentage. The fan is quiet on the low setting and slightly noisier on the high setting, about the same as a normal domestic fan. This has a laundry setting which enables you to dry a load of washing in 4 hours and means I can save money as I no longer have to use the tumble dryer. It also has an ioniser which purifies the air blown out of fan. The water tank is easy to remove and empty and the air filter is easy to remove and clean. The machine cuts out when the water tank is full and restarts once the tank has been emptied. The machine does emit a slight smell for the first couple of days but this is normal and soon goes away. I highly recommend this dehumidifie
Perfect size and super quiet.
Really happy with my purchase. Its about knee high. Easy to move around with a handle. Really quiet. Great value IMHO.
Update: Been using this for 14 months now and it still works well. We use it for reducing moisture in the bathroom, kitchen, a problem bedroom, and drying laundry that needs to hang. It gets used every day. So happy with it, I’ve purchased another to have one at each end of the house.
Bought this as a replacement for a larger EcoAir dehumidifier which had died after many years faithful service. We use it to dry laundry and it is very quiet, small enough to stand on the work surface in the utility room but still does a great job of drying the laundry.
We have found EcoAir dehumidifiers to be very effective and a good combination of price and quality. We have purchase 5 over the last decade – for extended family and ourselves – and they have all proved reliable and highly effective for reducing humidity levels without problems.
Why 4 stars?
Simple to move around the house, compact in comparison to other ones I have used and very silent when not at maximum power (like the option to dry clothes indoors).
I only wish it had a panel with the numerical reading of the current sensed relative humidity so I can adjust the auto mode yo a desired value to turn on and to turn off instead of a preset value. But as you can see, for its price, that was not a decisive factor for me to not buy this one.
Why 4 stars?
Simple to move around the house, compact in comparison to other ones I have used and very silent when not at maximum power (like the option to dry clothes indoors).
I only wish it had a panel with the numerical reading of the current sensed relative humidity so I can adjust the auto mode yo a desired value to turn on and to turn off instead of a preset value. But as you can see, for its price, that was not a decisive factor for me to not buy this one.
Leaks after 7 months & again at 13 months!
Developed a leak at 7 months. Numerous emails to EcoAir with no response. Not good customer service with an unreliable product
Update July 2020
Ecoair collected the Dehumidifier and repaired it under their warranty.
Returned within 2 weeks.
Good service
Update Nov 2020
Broken again. Leaking water all over the floor. This is the second fault in 13 months.
Service first time was good but to become faulty again within 4 months. For 170 I expect a better quality product.
Don’t waste your money!
Leaks after 7 months & again at 13 months!
Developed a leak at 7 months. Numerous emails to EcoAir with no response. Not good customer service with an unreliable product
Update July 2020
Ecoair collected the Dehumidifier and repaired it under their warranty.
Returned within 2 weeks.
Good service
Update Nov 2020
Broken again. Leaking water all over the floor. This is the second fault in 13 months.
Service first time was good but to become faulty again within 4 months. For 170 I expect a better quality product.
Don’t waste your money!
Works wonders
Conservatory in winter is mould bound and I needed a fix that wasn’t going to be too expensive. I did my research and learned about relative humidity ect. It was then the price factor. This came up on deal of the day saving at least 70-100 and had very good reviews. I’ve used it each winter since to regulate the moisture/temp.
Just remember to empty the tank if you don’t use the hose.
It is noisey but not distracting. i leave it on at night in winter for a few hours every few days. Again cost of running it vs long term solution cost is worth it in my opinion.
A lifesaver for those with small flats
I live in a small flat in London, no outside space, so it’s usually an absolute pain to dry clothes completely.
We bought this dehumidifier for the explicit purpose of being able to dry clothes using its warm heater setting and can honestly say that it has been a game-changer. Set it running overnight and it’ll do the job. Couldn’t recommend it more highly for that purpose.
I see that others have complained about the longevity of it – I’ve had it for around 8 months and haven’t had any issue yet, touch wood. We only run it, at most, twice a week though so are not heavy users.
If you’re in a similar situation with a small flat/apartment then it’s highly recommended, great value for money.
Very impressive produc
We have had this now for about 6 months and is used on a daily basis. Several adjustable settings allow a great many combinations for flexibility. Looks good and very quite on the lowest settings if you wish to use this at night in your bedroom we don’t, but it is possible. This product is also fitted with an ‘ioniser’ and silver filter so filtering all the circulated air. I would certainly purchase this again if needed.
I am 80 years of age
very neat unit and easy to control . I use it in a flat for reducing water content and maintaining a comfortable atmosphere, disappointed that the full lamp has already ceased to function. Day later…. Full lamp functioning again after checking water container as per instructions. Neighbour impressed with design!!!! me too. room humidity was a little over 60RH now down to 47RH which is defined as being a comfortable RH especially where I live ….near the sea and vey salt laden atmosphere.
Amazing Produc
This was the 2nd one of these I bought the first one leaked after 3 years daily usage during winter months. These machines are amazing and pick up ltrs and ltrs of water in our apartment everyday, our windows are free from condensation even when our heating is on. The product really stands out when you have wet clothes inside overnight there is no smell of damp or no sign of mould anywhere. If you live in an apartment or flat this machine is a must and it’s very cheap to run too.
Very quiet in the lowest setting and great at reducing the humidity in my home
I’ve only had it for a week, and this dehumidifier has already made an incredible difference to the air quality in my home and removes excess moisture excellently. The best feature for me is the low noise level – on its quietest setting it is quieter than my fridge. The timer works well, and the higher, noisier settings, bring down humidity quite quickly. I wish the cord was longer and that the collected water could be poured out without needing to remove the lid, but these are minor inconveniences. It’s hard to assess energy efficiency because on eco mode, I’ve read that it switches off once the room hits normal humidity levels, but the fan keeps running, so you have no way of knowing what the machine is doing. There is a competitor model which switches on and off periodically in eco mode and this must surely be more energy efficient than leaving the fan running. But for me, noise level was more important, and so I’m very happy with my choice.
Very quiet in the lowest setting and great at reducing the humidity in my home
I’ve only had it for a week, and this dehumidifier has already made an incredible difference to the air quality in my home and removes excess moisture excellently. The best feature for me is the low noise level – on its quietest setting it is quieter than my fridge. The timer works well, and the higher, noisier settings, bring down humidity quite quickly. I wish the cord was longer and that the collected water could be poured out without needing to remove the lid, but these are minor inconveniences. It’s hard to assess energy efficiency because on eco mode, I’ve read that it switches off once the room hits normal humidity levels, but the fan keeps running, so you have no way of knowing what the machine is doing. There is a competitor model which switches on and off periodically in eco mode and this must surely be more energy efficient than leaving the fan running. But for me, noise level was more important, and so I’m very happy with my choice.
Powerful little uni
This unit really does the job. Bought it to dehumidify a medium size bedroom as we have a damp problem with poor ventilation. I run it for 2 hours when I wake up with door closed and the humidity drops from ~75% to ~47-50% in about 45 minutes to keep damp at bay. The water holder is easy to empty and a red light indicates when it is full. The unit is light enough to move around the house too with a carry handle. It can be used to dry clothes also if the weather is rubbish and is very effective. I have not noticed any rise in energy bills and using the ECO setting. Highly recommend.
This worked perfectly for 3 years. On Everyday, we used it to dry out a new build, dry washing and to mange the high level of humidity in the ensuite from the shower constantly in use!
However it failed, and would not operate even though it was turned on.
I am an engineer so took it apart into a lot of pieces. The failure was a hole in the thin plastic water jacket.
the hole was the result of heat as it was brown melted on the clear plastic.
As there was nothing around it that was metal and could have burnt it, I came to conclusion that the vents which collect fluff on the filter had built up and the heat build up on the jacket raised to a level that caused the jacket material to fail.
Overall I was satisfied with the product and its performance. The failure could have been down to not cleaning the filter regular enough, which is a requirement in the instructions. The material of the water jacket was a polymer like polythene so maybe a lower melting temperature than polypropylene, but that would have increased price. The safety wasn’t compromised with the failure as it failed to operate. I was tempted to purchase the same again, but instead went for a bigger more expensive meaco one.
Very good
I’ve had this for a while now, and I think it is excellent. As with all dehumidifiers the room needs to be warm enough for it to work properly. The last setting is a heated setting, but I don’t think that is enough to get it to work properly. However if you are say drying clothing in a room with the heating on, it will work very well, and the water tank will fill up quickly.
A very effective dehydrator. Good value.
Only had it a few days but so far so good. I’ve had double glazing installed over the last year so now I don’t have draughts and as I don’t have a kitchen extractor fan and my downstairs is open plan I have been having trouble with kitchen smells which really lingered. Now using the ecoair when I cook and for a couple of hours at night has solved the problem. Air is circulating again. I really like the ioniser too. So when I come downstairs in the morning I am greeted by fresh air!
Fantastic...and dry walls
I have a terrible problem with damp in an old listed building of which I have a flat, ever year I try different things to get rid of the black mould….and fail. I have only had this dehumidifier for a week & it is fantastic. The walls, window & window sill are dry, I even managed to paint them after a few days. I put it on for 2 hours every morning now & it collects so much water….I’ve even stopped wheezing at night. WORTH EVERY PENNY.
Fantastic...and dry walls
I have a terrible problem with damp in an old listed building of which I have a flat, ever year I try different things to get rid of the black mould….and fail. I have only had this dehumidifier for a week & it is fantastic. The walls, window & window sill are dry, I even managed to paint them after a few days. I put it on for 2 hours every morning now & it collects so much water….I’ve even stopped wheezing at night. WORTH EVERY PENNY.
Live in a new build? Got condensation? Buy this now.
I’ve only had this a week so will update my review if anything changes but… this thing has changed my life! I know that sounds overdramatic but since the weather turned cooler, I’ve been struggling to dry clothes in my two bedroom new build apartment, they were taking days to dry and smelling damp when they did. The condensation on my french doors was insane, literally dripping off the windows and door handles so I knew we needed something major to change. This might be the best money I’ve ever spent on an appliance. It’s not that noisy in my opinion but we don’t have it in our bedroom. Even if we did, I think I’d like the white noise aspect of it personally. If you’re a light sleeper I guess it might bother you. No idea what the energy efficiency is like but to be honest, for the sake of being able to dry my laundry in 4 hours instead of 4 days and have it fresh smelling and bone dry I don’t care how much it costs! Bottom line, if you live in a new build and have a condensation problem, this will solve your problem.
Reliable, not too noisy and long lasting
I have had this dehumidifier for 5 yrs in October and it has performed brilliantly. It has been used in our damp cellar, for drying clothes , maintaining room humidity, and just recently for combating a leaking roof in our attic which can not be fixed for 3 weeks or so due to rain. 5yrs and still touch wood , through continuous use has NEVER failed me
Going to buy another one soon so i always have one in reserve
Not sure on elec consumption as we have a lot of electrical appliances always on the go, but not noticed much difference as late when ive had it on the go almost permanently
I give it 5 star for reliability
This is an excellent produc
I can safely say this is one of the best purchases I have ever made. With living in a house that was built in 1884 it can suffer from damp issues now and then. I have had in the passed a dehumidifier that was the compressor type. It was noisy and also very expensive to run. This by comparison is reasonably quite especially on the lower setting all dehumidifiers are by there nature noisy by the way they work but with this one I found it to be so efficient I did not need to have it on all the time. It is not the cheapest on the market but sometimes you get what you paid for and this is true in this case.
This is an excellent produc
I can safely say this is one of the best purchases I have ever made. With living in a house that was built in 1884 it can suffer from damp issues now and then. I have had in the passed a dehumidifier that was the compressor type. It was noisy and also very expensive to run. This by comparison is reasonably quite especially on the lower setting all dehumidifiers are by there nature noisy by the way they work but with this one I found it to be so efficient I did not need to have it on all the time. It is not the cheapest on the market but sometimes you get what you paid for and this is true in this case.
This is a fantastic unit, bought as a replacement for an older version I bought years ago for a “dripping” wet concrete double garage I use as a woodworking workshop. The old one gave several years of faultless 24×7 service in very dusty freezing conditions (In case you are wondering between condenser and desiccant types, when my old one finally died I rushed into buying a cheaper condenser type replacement which was useless outside of a heated home as it froze solid whenever temperatures fell below +/-10 degrees). This new model is easy to use, has been extracting an industrial “horse sized” bucket of water a day, worked in continuous sub zero temperatures for days this winter (2019) and took the garage from >80% humidity to 65% in a few days. Highly efficient, great product.
Reliable dehumidifier with small flaws
I have had this dehumidifier since 2015 and it still works well. I find it relatively silent, it’s lightweight and has a great compact size. It’s great for drying clothes.
There’s a few things to point out however:
– Although it does say so in the manual, it’s not my experience that the dehumidifier retracts humidity from other rooms than the one it is positioned in – there’s still a good amount of window condensation everywhere else in the flat.
– The small parts in the water tank and lid are not easy to clean and they tend to get moldy spots after some time, so it’s advised to let them dry out every now and again.
– The front side that is more exposed to daylight has turned noticeably yellow over the years, which is just not very pleasing to look at.
Overall I still think it’s a good appliance and has reliably done it’s job since 2015.
Reliable dehumidifier with small flaws
I have had this dehumidifier since 2015 and it still works well. I find it relatively silent, it’s lightweight and has a great compact size. It’s great for drying clothes.
There’s a few things to point out however:
– Although it does say so in the manual, it’s not my experience that the dehumidifier retracts humidity from other rooms than the one it is positioned in – there’s still a good amount of window condensation everywhere else in the flat.
– The small parts in the water tank and lid are not easy to clean and they tend to get moldy spots after some time, so it’s advised to let them dry out every now and again.
– The front side that is more exposed to daylight has turned noticeably yellow over the years, which is just not very pleasing to look at.
Overall I still think it’s a good appliance and has reliably done it’s job since 2015.
workhorse
We bought this model after two years of using the non-classic model every single day in an enclosed space to dry our laundry with. I don’t think it’s really designed to be used like that, but it worked really well and worked out a lot cheaper than using a tumble dryer, though after 2 years of daily use it developed a small fault. It was probably repairable, but we figured we’ll just buy a new one since the other one’s survived such heavy use and it turns out this classic model is even more suitable for drying clothes since it has a timer and economy modes. The instructions still doesn’t give me the impression that it’s made for drying clothes daily, or being put into an airing cupboard, but judging from how well the old one did just that we are just going to do the same thing again and we have been doing so for several weeks.
Have been using one of these for 3 years and it has been a godsend. I live in a small flat where the humidity level goes right up when boiling stuff on the cooker and using the shower this dehumidifier has been excellent in dealing with that excess moisture and refreshing the air in the morning using the ioniser. I sometimes leave it on the timer for 8 hours at the low setting while at work and come home to a tank with 2 litres of water in it, that’s water that could have caused damaged be getting into electronics. The tank is easy to empty and I still use the original air filter which is a doddle to clean using the hose of a hover. This unit is fantastic for the winter months when it is too cold to open the windows to let out excess moisture. I would also recommend buying a humidity meter thermometer to keep track of the humidity levels in your home.
A well described humidifier. It seems to work well and certainly removes moisture from the air, blowing out pleasantly warm dry air. I placed this unit on the upstairs landing of our 3 bedroom semi.The result is that all of the upstairs rooms significantly warmer, the heating is on its lowest setting in all rooms except the bathroom. Downstairs there is almost zero condensation except when cooking, no extractor fan in kitchen so we shut doors and open windows.
The longevity remains to be seen.
I have now had this for 4 years and it has finally began to not work as well. Very impressed as it has been running nearly the whole time, often at full high speed as I use it to dry clothes. It works very well (makes the room it’s in very warm though, a good thing for me!) And collects a lot of water. It’s never had a problem as long as I clean the fluff collector. No spillage unless I move it when it’s full or don’t push the container in the whole way. I would buy this again even if it broke today, a small price for a busy mum who needs to process a lot of washing without a dryer!
If I use it to dehumidify a room you can see a notable difference just in a few hours, just don’t expect it to do your whole house!
Well built, quiet not silent and no annoying beeps when reservoir is full
This Dehumidifier is great, compact and quiet. I leave it on automatic all the time and currently empty the reservoir once every two days. I live in an old single brick building so damp and condensation has been a problem. It’s so much better than the meaco I had before which lasted about 2 years before it packed up. The meaco was great initially but started to leak and began emitting a smell. I tried to fix it and noticed the motor unit had actually developed a crack in the plastic which is why it leaked!! Out of warranty so decided to try this ecoair. I’m very happy with it and if I’m honest I think it’s much better quality. I would definitely get another one of these units when this one is done.
Very impressive!
This has been in daily use in my (once very damp) garage since I bought it 3 months ago, and it has been brilliant! It fills its (relatively small) water collection reservoir in 6-8 hours when it is damp/humid in there. All the damp problems have gone away now. This unit is MUCH quieter than the compressor based dehumidifier I have and much more effective too. I can confirm that this unit does indeed work right down to almost freezing temperatures too (the reason I had to stop using my old compressor dehumidifier). I particularly like the feature that constantly changes the output airflow angle – very useful for drying out a large room/area.
Very impressive!
This has been in daily use in my (once very damp) garage since I bought it 3 months ago, and it has been brilliant! It fills its (relatively small) water collection reservoir in 6-8 hours when it is damp/humid in there. All the damp problems have gone away now. This unit is MUCH quieter than the compressor based dehumidifier I have and much more effective too. I can confirm that this unit does indeed work right down to almost freezing temperatures too (the reason I had to stop using my old compressor dehumidifier). I particularly like the feature that constantly changes the output airflow angle – very useful for drying out a large room/area.
Pretty handy device
Pretty handy device. Great for winter clothes drying.
I decided to go for a Desiccant dehumidifier over a compressor dehumidifier.
The advertised stats for compressor dehumidifiers requires the environment to be at high temperatures and high humidity levels.
Whereas the advertised stats for a desiccant dehumidifier is consistent over a large range of temperatures.
Desiccant also provides you with some heating and not as heavy as those compressors.
Really surprised how much water it can draw out of the air.
Pretty handy device
Pretty handy device. Great for winter clothes drying.
I decided to go for a Desiccant dehumidifier over a compressor dehumidifier.
The advertised stats for compressor dehumidifiers requires the environment to be at high temperatures and high humidity levels.
Whereas the advertised stats for a desiccant dehumidifier is consistent over a large range of temperatures.
Desiccant also provides you with some heating and not as heavy as those compressors.
Really surprised how much water it can draw out of the air.
I bought this two years ago, I’ve had it running consistently since. I bought it as I live in a three bed rented cottage 2 adults 2kids dog cat etc. With no extractor in kitchen or bathroom (bathroom has no external windows ether ) we had really bad condensation problems cupboards couldn’t be used as cold walls at back were constantly wet and growing mouldy same behind furniture against any outside wall. I got this and after a few weeks emptying the 2liter tank several times a day my home was dry and has stayed dry with this on 24/7 and being emptied once or twice a day since. I only looked up the purchase as the filter is getting a bit old and needs vacuum cleaned more often so looking for a new filter. Best thing I’ve bought it’s quite and has worked brilliantly
Bought this after repeatedly suffering from mold patches on the windows and ceiling of our bedroom (no doubt exacerbated by the en-suite shower). For the first 3 or 4 days it was running almost constantly and had to be emptied a couple of times a day. Now it only turns on for a few minutes every 2 or 3 hours and requires emptying every 2 or 3 days. The windows are much less likely to have condensation on them in a morning and the ceiling patches have stayed away after they were cleaned. I am really impressed by the performance of this dehumidifier and would happily recommend it to friends. The noise level, from its position about 1.5m from the foot of our bed, is very acceptable and doesn’t disturb our sleep. We have it turned to about midway on the scale for the humidity setting and it remains turned on unless we are going out all day, or going away. I don’t think it is using much electricity once it has reached the humidity level that is set.
Bought this after repeatedly suffering from mold patches on the windows and ceiling of our bedroom (no doubt exacerbated by the en-suite shower). For the first 3 or 4 days it was running almost constantly and had to be emptied a couple of times a day. Now it only turns on for a few minutes every 2 or 3 hours and requires emptying every 2 or 3 days. The windows are much less likely to have condensation on them in a morning and the ceiling patches have stayed away after they were cleaned. I am really impressed by the performance of this dehumidifier and would happily recommend it to friends. The noise level, from its position about 1.5m from the foot of our bed, is very acceptable and doesn’t disturb our sleep. We have it turned to about midway on the scale for the humidity setting and it remains turned on unless we are going out all day, or going away. I don’t think it is using much electricity once it has reached the humidity level that is set.
Don't know why I didn't buy one sooner: an amazing device!
So far so good, this dehumidifier is well worth the money! Within the first day it had removed ~6 litres of water from the air. I bought an atmospheric hygrometer alongside this and I can watch the dehumidifier work its magic, which is strangely satisfying.
I originally got this to dry out the room where I store my camera equipment but as long as the doors are open, this dehumidifier is powerful enough to quickly suck moisture out of other rooms in the house too. Even on a moderate setting this dehumidifier can reduce humidity from 51% to ~36% in less than an hour.
Don't know why I didn't buy one sooner: an amazing device!
So far so good, this dehumidifier is well worth the money! Within the first day it had removed ~6 litres of water from the air. I bought an atmospheric hygrometer alongside this and I can watch the dehumidifier work its magic, which is strangely satisfying.
I originally got this to dry out the room where I store my camera equipment but as long as the doors are open, this dehumidifier is powerful enough to quickly suck moisture out of other rooms in the house too. Even on a moderate setting this dehumidifier can reduce humidity from 51% to ~36% in less than an hour.
If you have dampness, get this!
Excellent dehumidifier. Have to empty it once every 12 hours so we know it’s doing its job. Has a 2l tank so removing 4l water a day for us. Very pleased with its performance. Has a built in ioniser
The reason we opted for a desiccant dehumidifier was so we wouldn’t need to turn the heating on so much in the winter. The air coming out of it isn’t as warm as we expected but on the lower setting you definitely get warmer air than the higher setting.
Very simple to remove and empty tank as well.
Only downside to this is that there is a unique smell coming from it. It’s not a terrible smell, just a little odd. If I had to buy again I would probably buy the simple version of this. Apart from the ioniser and silver filter, I think the simple version is better value for money.
Works very well and collects water nicely. Bought for when drying clothes (that I cant tumble dry or hang outside in the winter) and it keeps the humidity down nicely. Does take a little while to get up to speed for extracting moisture but once going it does the job nicely (and I feel quietly even at max speed).
Didn’t even smell when it starts up, something that the manual and some people mentioned, so was happy at that also.
Great machine however I wish I had spent a little more and bought the newer digital version as that you can ‘time’ to run and switch off I believe – this one you cant so would be on all day (though maybe I haven’t read the manual properly!). However as I don’t need really it all year round I am happy.
Cant tell you how much it costs to run but suppose treating dampness would cost a lot more!
Would I recommend? Yes.
Great for cold damp environments
I got this for a house in Co Clare where it is damp all the time. I researched and found that desiccant worked great for cold areas as it did not have to heat up as some dehumidifiers would stop in cold areas. This worked in an area that was 5degrees. It took the damp feel and smell out of the air within a few hours.
I was very surprised how much water it collected in the first day. I sent it on auto mode so once it got to the right humidity it would stop. Great for when you are drying clothes inside. They took half the time and the room smelt alot better.
Easy to empty but could do with a larger drip tray. Once you take the tray out no water drips with is great as my last one did this. Once you turn off the dehumidifier the fan will continue for a few minutes. Would definately buy another one again. Delivered by the local post so arrived in once piece!!
A great compact dehumidifier that is reliable and effective.
Probably the best dehumidifier I’ve had over the years. It runs very quietly, it is easy to empty and to clean, it is pretty light, and it does a great job of controlling humidity levels. It’s supplied with a hose for constant drain. This can be a little fiddly to plug into the internal nozzle, and the hose is fairly stiff so I’ve ended up hooking it over the sink to keep it from springing back into a coil. The hood is adjustable so you can direct the stream of warm air that exits the dehumidifier to warm the room, which also helps reduce relative humidity. I’ve had one set up in my workshop/shed for a year now and it does a great job of keeping everything rust (and frost) free. Even on economy mode it will dry washing quickly.
It works well. I had this specifically to use in a garage but thought I would test it in the house first where I didn’t really think there was an issue with humidity and the tank was full at the end of the day so it does the job. The quiet mode isn’t all that quiet in my opinion but it will depend on what you can tolerate. Personally I wouldn’t be able to have this running in a room I wanted to sleep in. It pushes out quite a bit of warm air which is a sort of bonus. I haven’t noticed any issues with odours or unusual noise. The weakest aspect is the tank. There should be an easier way to empty the tank rather than the cumbersome method of peeling off the lid and tipping the contents out, e.g. a cap or a valve.
EcoAir dehumidifier - brilliant.
We are very pleased with this. We chose it after checking on line for comments. The case seems strong and is elegant. All the parts fit very well and there are no rattles from inside. The fan is quiet enough to have in a bedroom and is significantly noisier when operating at full blast. The control options are clearly marked on the top panel and give a variety of combinations for dehumidifying. We have a large glass enclosed veranda on a flat roof. The condensation in the morning in winter is considerable, but in 2/3 hours this is all gone and sometimes fills the container on the device ( 7 litres). All in all, this has (so far) been a very good buy and my wife has already suggested we should buy another one for downstairs. She’s probably right.
EcoAir dehumidifier - brilliant.
We are very pleased with this. We chose it after checking on line for comments. The case seems strong and is elegant. All the parts fit very well and there are no rattles from inside. The fan is quiet enough to have in a bedroom and is significantly noisier when operating at full blast. The control options are clearly marked on the top panel and give a variety of combinations for dehumidifying. We have a large glass enclosed veranda on a flat roof. The condensation in the morning in winter is considerable, but in 2/3 hours this is all gone and sometimes fills the container on the device ( 7 litres). All in all, this has (so far) been a very good buy and my wife has already suggested we should buy another one for downstairs. She’s probably right.
Great Dessicatio
Having researched the various brands, the consumer association recommend this one, amongst some others and it has not disappointed. Reading some amazon reviews it seems there are some genuine faults in manufacture but the majority were easily fixed. This does not worry me as Amazon have always resolved any issues with other sellers. My EcoAir does not leak at all but it does spill if you let it fill right up, easily prevented. the best feature is the automatic switch on and off and its efficiency in colder temperatures. Moreover, it has fixed my severe damp problem since discovering the cause as a sealed lino flooring not allowing natural ventilation.
Good value for money, retired at age of three years
I purchased the dehumidifier in October 2014. Since then the item was heavily used and it extracted around two litres of humidity from the air daily.
Since yesterday, the 11th of November it started to make noises intermittently, some kind of rubbing against something inside. Unit is still working and extracting water from the air. For me the point was reached to get a replacement. Too late for warranty claims after over three years and it’s time for the unit to retire.
I do not regret this buy and can definitely recommend the DD122.
From my experience the humidity in flats across UK have high humidity, was impossible for me to get it out with ventilation. Yes, indeed the costs for electricity for these units are high, but this is also an excellent investment for your health in order to prevent mould.
I used this dehumidifier mainly on lower fan speed, saves energy on your electricity bill and did the job.
Newer let me down and with less than 50/year of initial costs a good investment in long term.
Best alternative to a tumble drye
Best alternative to a tumble dryer if you don’t own one. I hang my work clothes and towels ect. … on the clothes dryer with the Ecoair underneath and set it on high for a couple of hours then set it on a slow dry and leave everything to dry overnight. Its cheap to run and quiet too.
No more water running down the walls or Black mould in my house. The Ecoair draws moist air in and blows slight warm air outwards. Something I couldn’t live without. No more sour smelling clothes either.
Best alternative to a tumble drye
Best alternative to a tumble dryer if you don’t own one. I hang my work clothes and towels ect. … on the clothes dryer with the Ecoair underneath and set it on high for a couple of hours then set it on a slow dry and leave everything to dry overnight. Its cheap to run and quiet too.
No more water running down the walls or Black mould in my house. The Ecoair draws moist air in and blows slight warm air outwards. Something I couldn’t live without. No more sour smelling clothes either.
Does what it claims to. We like it.
It works well with several automatic features and different programs. We have used it mostly in our bedroom, and it aids sleep by dehumidifying the air and cleaning it. It is quiet and efficient.
Does what it claims to. We like it.
It works well with several automatic features and different programs. We have used it mostly in our bedroom, and it aids sleep by dehumidifying the air and cleaning it. It is quiet and efficient.
A great solution to modern living problems
Okay, we’ve tried this for a few weeks, so I’m ready to write my review. We live in a reasonably sized two-bedroom house, but it’s rented, and the kitchen is too small for a tumble-dryer. We considered getting a condenser dryer, but there was nowhere to put it, and we were looking at 250+. So I looked online, and saw that some people were using dehumidifiers to dry their washing. For some reason, our washing was taking 5+ days to dry, and we’ve only got space for one load to dry. Since getting this dehumidifier, and running it for maybe a few hours a day (only while we’re home), the clothes are dry within 2-3 days, meaning the washing doesn’t pile up and drive you crazy. We’ve only used the laundry option, and it works perfectly. A great solution to modern living problems.
An excellent choice for condensation prone homes
I’ve had this dehumidifier for over two years now and it is fantastic. Our 3-bed house is very prone to condensation (we don’t have a bathroom extractor fan or an outside venting fume hood for the cooker). This dehumidifier sucks an amazing amount of water out of the air, keeping us condensation free. The timer and ability to run at low temperatures means we can leave it running for a defined period after we’ve showered and left for work. It also dries laundry in about 1/4 of the time it would normally take to air dry.
In terms of noise, you may be able to run it at night in a smaller property, but possibly not if you’re a light sleeper. I think this is fairly common for all dehumifiers though.
An excellent choice for condensation prone homes
I’ve had this dehumidifier for over two years now and it is fantastic. Our 3-bed house is very prone to condensation (we don’t have a bathroom extractor fan or an outside venting fume hood for the cooker). This dehumidifier sucks an amazing amount of water out of the air, keeping us condensation free. The timer and ability to run at low temperatures means we can leave it running for a defined period after we’ve showered and left for work. It also dries laundry in about 1/4 of the time it would normally take to air dry.
In terms of noise, you may be able to run it at night in a smaller property, but possibly not if you’re a light sleeper. I think this is fairly common for all dehumifiers though.
This machine has really saved the day. We have a small bathroom off the bedroom and a significant problem with mould and damp that was getting into our clothes and the cupboards. Having this on during the day and on maximum when we shower makes a significant difference, with the bathroom drying off 10-15min after a shower. We leave it off at night as it’s noisy and to save electricity. Overall a fab machine, highly recommend it. Am scared to see how much electricity it burns (first month using it) however I guess it’s worth it for a damp free room.
What I really wanted to award was something like 3. 5
What I really wanted to award was something like 3.5, but I have given it the benefit of the higher rating, since it deserves a bit more than a ***. This dehumidifier has so much going for it. It has a neat, clean design that includes a convenient fold-away carrying handle. There is a range of settings that are easy to adjust and select. It comes with a good, clear printed manual: oh – and a two year warranty. It is really frustrating therefore to discover that it has no means at all of seeing what the humidity level actually is. I know that some of the older/lesser models included that, so the omission is difficult to understand. We have had to buy a separate meter. You might ask: ‘Why not just let it run on automatic and then switch off/down when the humidity is lowered’. Well, there are two answers to that. One, there is no way of setting the humidity level that you want. Second, it appears to be quite expensive to run – more so than we had expected. A final grouse is that the water collection tank is pretty small. It does the job, though so on the whole we are fairly satisfied.
I Recommend the Eco Air 5*
I have had the EcoAir now for a little over a year and I wish I had had bought it sooner. I was, at first, a little worried about the running costs of this and although I still don’t know how much it costs to run, I have not seen a massive increase in my energy and I have it running 16 hours a day during winter months sept/October to March ish. I use the full power option for 8 hours and it pulls out a full container of water and I do this twice a day. It is a little noisy but no more than the air con when you are on holiday. I sometimes use this to dry my washing in summer and it does actually dry it using the special dry option. All in all, I would recommend this product, if you follow the instructions on how to use it you cant go wrong. I have seen a significant difference in the amount of moisture build up in my home and the musty smells have gone too.
I Recommend the Eco Air 5*
I have had the EcoAir now for a little over a year and I wish I had had bought it sooner. I was, at first, a little worried about the running costs of this and although I still don’t know how much it costs to run, I have not seen a massive increase in my energy and I have it running 16 hours a day during winter months sept/October to March ish. I use the full power option for 8 hours and it pulls out a full container of water and I do this twice a day. It is a little noisy but no more than the air con when you are on holiday. I sometimes use this to dry my washing in summer and it does actually dry it using the special dry option. All in all, I would recommend this product, if you follow the instructions on how to use it you cant go wrong. I have seen a significant difference in the amount of moisture build up in my home and the musty smells have gone too.
If you don't have one... get it! It's money well spent.
Great dehumidifier!
I have used dehumidifiers for the past six years. The first one, bought by a landlord who wouldn’t take advice, was working with a condensation mechanism and had phases like a fridge. It was very noisy when changing phase and it would wake you up at night if in the same room. On top of that, it would blow out cold air and was not that great during the winter months.
After moving out, I purchased the previous model which wouldn’t wake you up at night even if in the bedroom (at the lower speed) and it was great to go back home from work and find the place quite warm (at least not freezing cold in winters). However, two years later it stopped sucking water from the air. I researched a bit and I was not the only one who had a unit where the warm air resistance stopped working just a bit over two years (after warranty expiration).
Both my lady and I really liked it and decided to take chances on the newer model ( EcoAir DD122FW-MK5 Classic Desiccant Dehumidifier with Ioniser and Silver Filter, 7 L – Blue ) and we are very happy we did.
EcoAir seems to have improved the quality on the DD122FW-MK5 as we have had the oldest for over three years now and used it daily.
We bought a second one over a year ago for a different place and we don’t stop recommending it to friends and family.
It’s great for drying clothes!
We keep it in a room where clothes are hung and close the door. Most clothes dry properly in 6-10 hours. Winter jackets or big bath towels may require more.
It is great during the winter since it works with warm air and warms up the place.
I can’t really compare our utility bills with and without it, but we’ve always had lower bills than our neighbors (same internal area/volume) and used it daily for most part of the year.
Buy with confidence and you’ll be amazed at how quickly it will fill the 2L tank!
It goes without saying that I have no affiliation with EcoAir. I’m just a happy customer who loves the product.
If you don't have one... get it! It's money well spent.
Great dehumidifier!
I have used dehumidifiers for the past six years. The first one, bought by a landlord who wouldn’t take advice, was working with a condensation mechanism and had phases like a fridge. It was very noisy when changing phase and it would wake you up at night if in the same room. On top of that, it would blow out cold air and was not that great during the winter months.
After moving out, I purchased the previous model which wouldn’t wake you up at night even if in the bedroom (at the lower speed) and it was great to go back home from work and find the place quite warm (at least not freezing cold in winters). However, two years later it stopped sucking water from the air. I researched a bit and I was not the only one who had a unit where the warm air resistance stopped working just a bit over two years (after warranty expiration).
Both my lady and I really liked it and decided to take chances on the newer model ( EcoAir DD122FW-MK5 Classic Desiccant Dehumidifier with Ioniser and Silver Filter, 7 L – Blue ) and we are very happy we did.
EcoAir seems to have improved the quality on the DD122FW-MK5 as we have had the oldest for over three years now and used it daily.
We bought a second one over a year ago for a different place and we don’t stop recommending it to friends and family.
It’s great for drying clothes!
We keep it in a room where clothes are hung and close the door. Most clothes dry properly in 6-10 hours. Winter jackets or big bath towels may require more.
It is great during the winter since it works with warm air and warms up the place.
I can’t really compare our utility bills with and without it, but we’ve always had lower bills than our neighbors (same internal area/volume) and used it daily for most part of the year.
Buy with confidence and you’ll be amazed at how quickly it will fill the 2L tank!
It goes without saying that I have no affiliation with EcoAir. I’m just a happy customer who loves the product.
Glad I got this
I simply can’t believe just how much water this machine is extracting. I only run it when I’m in (and awake!) but over the last three weeks I’m getting 2 litres every 12 hours on the automatic setting. It is a little noisy at the moment so I’ve banished it to another room and left the doors open, but I have tried it on the “maintenance” setting, which I’m hoping it will go on soon-ish and that is quieter. It’s easy to empty and light enough to move around if needed. It was also very easy to set up and to operate.
Glad I got this
I simply can’t believe just how much water this machine is extracting. I only run it when I’m in (and awake!) but over the last three weeks I’m getting 2 litres every 12 hours on the automatic setting. It is a little noisy at the moment so I’ve banished it to another room and left the doors open, but I have tried it on the “maintenance” setting, which I’m hoping it will go on soon-ish and that is quieter. It’s easy to empty and light enough to move around if needed. It was also very easy to set up and to operate.
Dehumidifie
Our bedroom has suffered with dampness for sometime now, so we decided to try this dehumidifier and we were not disappointed. Initially we left it on all day and had to empty the water container several times. However we now only leave on for a few hours a day and it seems to do the job. There is an automatic cut off when the water tray is full which is handy. I wouldn’t say it was quiet and would not use when we are sleeping. It does have a slight odour when using but all worth it. No more damp bedding or clothing and the room smells so much fresher.
Dehumidifie
Our bedroom has suffered with dampness for sometime now, so we decided to try this dehumidifier and we were not disappointed. Initially we left it on all day and had to empty the water container several times. However we now only leave on for a few hours a day and it seems to do the job. There is an automatic cut off when the water tray is full which is handy. I wouldn’t say it was quiet and would not use when we are sleeping. It does have a slight odour when using but all worth it. No more damp bedding or clothing and the room smells so much fresher.
Context: I live in a small, one bedroom flat.
This dehumidifier really clears all moisture out of the flat. We have it running most days for laundry, but it also completely dries out the bathroom after a shower, and stops any condensation on the windows (we used to have huge puddles on the windowsills when we moved in, but now – nothing). It has a timer (which is useful for when we leave – we just leave it running with the doors open and it works across the whole flat) and a laundry setting. It was taking us 4 days to dry a load of laundry and now it can be done in 4 hours!
Drawbacks: on the ‘high’ setting, it’s noisy for a small flat. The ‘noise’ is just like a really powerful air conditioner, so it’s possible to sleep through it overnight. It’s most noticeable how noisy it is on high once you’ve turned it off!
The other drawback: today, 4.5 months after we bought it, it has stopped working for no apparent reason, it just won’t turn on. I have registered my warranty (2 years free!) and am waiting to hear back from Ecoair – will update with an outcome.
Tip – register your warranty as soon as possible!
Context: I live in a small, one bedroom flat.
This dehumidifier really clears all moisture out of the flat. We have it running most days for laundry, but it also completely dries out the bathroom after a shower, and stops any condensation on the windows (we used to have huge puddles on the windowsills when we moved in, but now – nothing). It has a timer (which is useful for when we leave – we just leave it running with the doors open and it works across the whole flat) and a laundry setting. It was taking us 4 days to dry a load of laundry and now it can be done in 4 hours!
Drawbacks: on the ‘high’ setting, it’s noisy for a small flat. The ‘noise’ is just like a really powerful air conditioner, so it’s possible to sleep through it overnight. It’s most noticeable how noisy it is on high once you’ve turned it off!
The other drawback: today, 4.5 months after we bought it, it has stopped working for no apparent reason, it just won’t turn on. I have registered my warranty (2 years free!) and am waiting to hear back from Ecoair – will update with an outcome.
Tip – register your warranty as soon as possible!
Great product. Moved in to 3 bed bungalow which ...
Great product. Moved in to 3 bed bungalow which had been empty for 1yr, Problem with windows running with moisture in morning. After running the dehumidifier for a few days the problem has gone. Now just use it for half a day in winter occasionally to keep the moisture at bay. could do with a bigger water holder but that would make the device bigger so we are happy to empty the reservoir a couple of times each day – reduces as moisture leaves the house. Would recommend this product without reserve.
Great product. Moved in to 3 bed bungalow which ...
Great product. Moved in to 3 bed bungalow which had been empty for 1yr, Problem with windows running with moisture in morning. After running the dehumidifier for a few days the problem has gone. Now just use it for half a day in winter occasionally to keep the moisture at bay. could do with a bigger water holder but that would make the device bigger so we are happy to empty the reservoir a couple of times each day – reduces as moisture leaves the house. Would recommend this product without reserve.
Nice neat unit but spoilt by power cable exiting at ...
Nice neat unit but spoilt by power cable exiting at the side rather than being hidden round the back. Works very well but wish there was some way to tell when it was dehumidifying rather than just monitoring – then fan seems to go at the same speed. I would have thought it would be quieter and more energy efficient to drop the fan down to a slower speed for monitoring, we would a least then know what it is doing. It is generally quite quiet (shows around 40dba on my meter from 3 feet away on low) but not as quiet as I had hoped. We can still leave it on all night on the landing and get to sleep though. Also think it should have a digital display for current humidity in the room too as some cheaper models have. On the whole I would buy again.
Does what it's meant to
This is a brilliant product. It has been pulling 1-2L out of my home daily since I started running it and the mould marks and damp patches have definitely receded. The clothes drying setting is great for people who have to hang their washing up indoors.
It doesn’t seem to do anything at all unless it is on high though, not sure if that’s a fault or if there isn’t enough water to pull out any more on low.
It is small enough to fit in a corner out of the way and I am not bothered by the noise but it does make a noise that may bother others. I live in a noisy environment and it’s like a white noise machine to me. Also, it kicks out quite a lot of heat, which is useful at this time of year, and the angled hood means you can direct the warm air upwards or towards yourself. This could be a problem in the summer as if I leave the door closed the room gets very warm indeed over the day.
Our 1920s house is single skin construction, no room for cavity wall insulation, and although the windows have been replaced, the smell of damp persisted. As an initial strategy, I used a hygrometer to assess the relative humidity (between 68-88%) and purchased this de-humidifier to see if the problem could be addressed. After setting the machine to 50% humidity and using it for three days (only a couple of hours a day and only on the low setting), the smell has disappeared from the room. I have emptied the water reservoir at each use, and have been amazed at how much water is being removed from the space. I will keep using it and will then move it to another room to see if the smell there can be tackled. I guess it’s a regular process rather than a one-off but hopefully this means that I can delay stripping off and replacing the old plaster.
Excellent Dehumidifie
After much research I decided on this model and must say I’m really impressed with the results. It has made a noticeable difference and I have monitored the humidity drop in various rooms of the cottage.
The amount of water it collects is insane – I leave it on a timer setting during the night and I wake up to drip free windows! It costs between 5-10p per hour to run depending on whether you have low or high setting, so it can add a bit to your bill if you were to leave it on for long periods.
The results in my opinion however are definitely worth it.
Excellent Dehumidifie
After much research I decided on this model and must say I’m really impressed with the results. It has made a noticeable difference and I have monitored the humidity drop in various rooms of the cottage.
The amount of water it collects is insane – I leave it on a timer setting during the night and I wake up to drip free windows! It costs between 5-10p per hour to run depending on whether you have low or high setting, so it can add a bit to your bill if you were to leave it on for long periods.
The results in my opinion however are definitely worth it.
I did a lot of research before finally plumping for this little baby. I don’t understand all the teccy stuff so relied on what other people had said. I need it to regulate the humidity in a medium sized high ceilinged room because I have a grand piano that needs consistency in this regard. We have another dehumidifier for the house but because I have cats and need to stop the little darlings sharpening their claws or playing slide on my piano top, the door remains firmly closed. So. This arrived promptly and was easy to set up. I liked all the options and settings. Very clear display. Light to carry. Don’t have any problems emptying it. It does make some noise but not an overpowering one by any means and certainly doesn’t set your teeth on edge. Within 24 hours the room humidity dropped from 69 to 55 % and that was on the economy setting. After several weeks I’m still happy. Definitely recommend.
Ideal addition to the home
I live in a flat with metal-framed windows. I live at street level, so limited opportunity to have windows open unless I want security grids galore, so inevitably condensation is a problem. Add in laundry drying because I can’t do it outside and the need for a dehumidifier becomes a necessity rather than a “nice to have”.
My original DeLonghi dehumidifier finally died on me after years of trusty service, and after a disastrous flirtation with an Amcor (which didn’t even last 6 months before it gave up the ghost… no way was I going to make the same mistake twice.
This EcoAir is the perfect replacement for my DeLonghi. It is reasonably quiet (none of them are super-quiet when they are doing their job), and effective at keeping the moisture at bay.
It is fairly light, it has a handle for both the slide-out water tank and the unit itself, making moving it and emptying it much easier.
Removing the filter to clean it is simple to do – I just slide it out and vacuum off the fluff and dust that accumulates. The tank does need to be cleaned and disinfected from time to time to make sure nothing nasty starts growing in the tank.
In winter with condensation on the windows – it clears them efficiently (but not instantly). At any time of the year it speeds up drying any laundry you have to dry in the home. All in all, for me, an indispensable home comfort.
Very pleased with this so far. Our central heating packed up and using electric fires until it’s fixed seem to cause a whole load of condensation on the windows hence the reason for this purchase. It seemed expensive but having researched the fact that dessicant dehumidifiers work at low temperatures when others don’t, it seemed the only option as our house is more than chilly at the moment. Really surprised and pleased at how much water it sucked out of our bedroom and am now using it to dry off (hopefully) scuba diving stuff that has been hanging around and annoying the wife in the bathroom. One thing, it really isn’t clear that all lights go off and it stops working when the humidity level selected has been reached. My wife thought she’d broken it until she ploughed through all the questions and answers on here and discovered the answer.
Had a problem with mould in our 2 bed flat. Having spent hours researching we opted to buy the Eco Air DD122 classic.
We have been running the product on full since purchase.
Results after 5 days:
Living room: before 65 degrees after 50
Bedroom: before 80 now 55
Kitchen: before 85 degrees now 55
Bathroom: before 95 degrees now 60
As you can see the results dont lie. I can comfortably say our humidity problems are now under control. Its also brilliant if you dry your clothes indoor which was a great added bonus.
Anyone looking to get their humidity levels under control look no further. Great buy!
Had a problem with mould in our 2 bed flat. Having spent hours researching we opted to buy the Eco Air DD122 classic.
We have been running the product on full since purchase.
Results after 5 days:
Living room: before 65 degrees after 50
Bedroom: before 80 now 55
Kitchen: before 85 degrees now 55
Bathroom: before 95 degrees now 60
As you can see the results dont lie. I can comfortably say our humidity problems are now under control. Its also brilliant if you dry your clothes indoor which was a great added bonus.
Anyone looking to get their humidity levels under control look no further. Great buy!
Purchased : Oct 2014
Reviewed in Oct 2016
In just few hours the whole container just fills up with water. Very very helpful in winters when my home becomes very humid. I use it in conjunction with the humidity reader. I always try to keep the humidity of my home around 60, otherwise it reaches till 90.
Anything over 60 is not good for health as I read in one article.
2nd Review in Mar 2019
2nd Review after 4+ years since I purchased it
It is just an update to my previous review including pics and a video.
Even after 4 years, it works as good as earlier. Now, that I have become a father, I become more careful about how the atmosphere is where my kids is staying or going. We have been using it regularly especially in winters. My favourite is to use the 2 hour timer in combination with the swirling movement of the fan.
Excellent produc
I have a new build and moisture in a new build is common. Has removed a large volume of water from my 4 bed house. Just by placing it in a central location upstairs.
I was suffering from “hay fever” like symptoms every morning even with low pollen counts and I don’t really suffer from hay fever anyway.
After running this for one night no more sniffles and sneezes.
I had it on auto to start but to be honest the eco mode will do the job and keep the running costs down too.
Easy to move around… and easy to empty the water tray. Simple to operate.
I have a humidity gauge and it was reading nearly 80% humidity this took it down to 60->65%.
Used the clothes drying once but we have a dryer now so don’t need that feature much now.
Excellent produc
I have a new build and moisture in a new build is common. Has removed a large volume of water from my 4 bed house. Just by placing it in a central location upstairs.
I was suffering from “hay fever” like symptoms every morning even with low pollen counts and I don’t really suffer from hay fever anyway.
After running this for one night no more sniffles and sneezes.
I had it on auto to start but to be honest the eco mode will do the job and keep the running costs down too.
Easy to move around… and easy to empty the water tray. Simple to operate.
I have a humidity gauge and it was reading nearly 80% humidity this took it down to 60->65%.
Used the clothes drying once but we have a dryer now so don’t need that feature much now.
Purchased : Oct 2014
Reviewed in Oct 2016
In just few hours the whole container just fills up with water. Very very helpful in winters when my home becomes very humid. I use it in conjunction with the humidity reader. I always try to keep the humidity of my home around 60, otherwise it reaches till 90.
Anything over 60 is not good for health as I read in one article.
2nd Review in Mar 2019
2nd Review after 4+ years since I purchased it
It is just an update to my previous review including pics and a video.
Even after 4 years, it works as good as earlier. Now, that I have become a father, I become more careful about how the atmosphere is where my kids is staying or going. We have been using it regularly especially in winters. My favourite is to use the 2 hour timer in combination with the swirling movement of the fan.
It leaves a nice smell in the toile
I wasn’t sure of buying it… but I use it everyday!!!!!! It leaves a nice smell in the toilet, where I have it, and the mould has disapeared from the walls, not completely… of course this does not make miracles, but the walls are cleaner, without mould, longer than before, I have seen other comments about the noise, it is not a problem for me, I leave it on when I finish my shower, so I am not in the same room.
I recommend it, it works perfect for me.
It leaves a nice smell in the toile
I wasn’t sure of buying it… but I use it everyday!!!!!! It leaves a nice smell in the toilet, where I have it, and the mould has disapeared from the walls, not completely… of course this does not make miracles, but the walls are cleaner, without mould, longer than before, I have seen other comments about the noise, it is not a problem for me, I leave it on when I finish my shower, so I am not in the same room.
I recommend it, it works perfect for me.
I have been living in a rented garden maisonette for 3 years. The only bedroom has rising damp which has not ever been addresses beyond cosmetics. I have been living with mouldy carpet, damp sheets and smelly clothes in the wardrobe until now. (Try finding an affordable rental home that allows a dog with no issues…the house that is not the dog….the dog is fine.) ! I challenge anyone! – Anyhow; I have accidentally stumbled upon the idea of Desiccant Dehumidifiers. Never new there is such a thing. After reading the reviews here on Amazon I decided to give it a try. It was the best decision I have made since getting the dog. This ‘Simple” device is light, unobtrusive and about as noisy as hotel airconditioning. I put it on full power for 12 hours and I woke up to a dry room with comfy temperature. It blew out warmish air that undoubtedly aided the drying process. My only wish is that I’d found this device sooner!
Fantastic product, really helped our condensation/damp problem, and you can really tell how the air quality has improved. However, we had to send our first unit back because of a leak directly above the water tank, causing the water to collect on top of the tank and excessive moisture under the tank that required wiping each time we emptied it. Something to look out for – there is a black rubber/foam seal around the plate above the water tank inside the unit, this had dropped and the water was leaking from around the seal. Might be worth checking this out before you use it. New one is totally fine so far. Humidity meter will read 78% and within 30 mins on turbo will drop to 65% and temperature will have gone up a few degrees. Really pleased with this product, definitely worth the money.
Returning the product was so easy! Requested a return around 9pm, it was collected the following morning and the day after that the new one came! Really impressed with Amazon’s returns