Meaco 20L Low Energy Dehumidifier and Air Purifier 2 in 1- Dehumidifier For Medium to Large Size Homes – Controls Humidity & Cleans Air All Year Round with HEPA filter [Energy Class A]
Suitable for 3 to 5 bedroom homes and also great at low temperatures.
Winner of Which? Best Buy
And top of the Which? Best Buy table 3 years in a row.
- Multi Award Winning Dehumidifier.
- Low Energy Dehumidifier that leads the way in lower bills.
- Air Purifier mode for spring/summer use.
- Comes with a free HEPA filter.
Meaco 20L Low Energy Dehumidifier
Part Of The Platinum Range Of Low Energy Dehumidifiers
Meaco’s most popular dehumidifier and winner of a Which? Best Buy award for 2014/2015/2016 and 2017 as well as other international awards.
The most common question they get asked by customers is ‘how much does it cost to run a dehumidifier’, which is a reflection of the cost of electricity in Britain these days. They have always made dehumidifiers as efficient as possible to keep costs to a minimum and now with the Platinum Range of dehumidifiers they have taken this to a whole new level.
It is the build quality of this dehumidifier that makes it stand out from other machines.
Highlights
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| Feature rich dehumidifier as you would expect from the top Which? Best Buy dehumidifier. | Dry Laundry cheaply and quickly with its automatic, motorised lourve and low energy consumption. | Popular in 3 – 5 bedroom homes to deal with damp, condensation and mould issues. | Independently proven to use just 219 watts, saving you money – 3p/hour based on 15.32p/kWh at 20°C and 60%rh. |
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| Supplied with a True HEPA filter, so can use as an air purifier in the spring and summer. | Large front loading 6L tank with a handle and a cover to prevent spillage. | Motorised louvre to proven even distribution of the dry air. this helps to speed up the drying of washing. | High quality low energy design with 2 years warranty with the option of extending this to 5 years. |
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| Approximate electricity cost | 2.53p/hour based on 15.32p/kWh | 3.88p/hour based on 15.32p/kWh | 4p/hour based on 15.32p/kWh |
| Air Flow | 100m³/hour | 160m³/hour | 150/170/215/280m³/hour |
| Humidistat | Yes, from 30 to 80% in 5%rh steps | Yes, from 30 to 80% in 5%rh steps | Yes, from 30 to 80% in 5%rh steps |
| Auto Restart | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Noise Level | Maximum 44dB(A) | Maximum 46dB(A) | 42/43/45/50dBA – depending on running mode |
| Electronic controls | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fan Speeds | One | Two | Four |
| Filter | Yes, Option of HEPA filter (one free in box to try) | Yes, Option of HEPA filter (one free in box to try) | Yes |
| Meaco Control Logic | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry Mode | Yes | Yes | Yes, with 280m³/h air flow for super fast drying whilst using less energy |
| Weight: | 12.6 kg |
| Dimensions: | 38.5 x 59.5 x 29 cm; 12.6 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Meaco |
| Model: | 20L LE |
| Colour: | White |
| Colour: | White |
I bought this dehumidifier 8 years ago in February and it still works. Only things that have changed are the white colour which is expected after so many years with sun light, and it gets a little louder with age, which is easily fixed by leaving the handle upright. Highly recommend. Bought the 12L for my small 3 bed house.
Bought this to help dry clothes/washing. It is excellent, works really well/efficient, yes there is a noise but shut the door!
Haven’t given ‘sleep mode’ a score as never used the function.
The sound does not bother me day and night, it has reduced the mold and humidity a lot, it is on from morning to night and the price of electricity is very low, but the price of this device is high and I request you to reduce it and take less profit so that everyone can buy it. Everyone should use it and get more health
The product is fabulous, but I paid 87 more with this supplier adit was next day delivery. At 8.00 pm they said delivery would not be til the following day. Meaning 2 day delivery
Great dehumidifier and amazing the amount of water it collects.
We have bad condensation during the winter months and previously bought disposable dehumidifiers that never really solved the problem.
This has done wonders and really keeps it under control, without having to be on all day either.
I have it set up on a smartplug and routine so the autoturnon function is great for clicking on at certain times.
Bought this for a family member, not used it myself but have seen it working. It has been working well and am really pleased with it. Arrived very promptly, in fact earlier than expected. Thank You, great Item and Great Seller.
Does a good job and removed a good amount of water. Only criticism is the timer setting function. I set it to come on whilst we were away on holiday but it didn’t. Instructions aren’t great so probably user error du to inadequate instructions.
Waited a few weeks before writing a review just in case. Safe to say this product really does work. Put it on overnight and in the morning, the tank was half full already. But the whole house was dry, even upstairs (this was placed downstairs). It tackled the whole house which was unbelievable. After about a week and a half, the humidity levels began to stabilise in the house, which means it will switch itself on and off when it needs to. It does dry the clothes as well and as an added bonus, it even blows out slightly warm air ( added heat for the house really). And it hasn’t broken the bank either. Very cheap to run considering the way it works. When it was first used, it was on non stop in the first week and as I said, did not break the bank. Yes it will be an extra cost to your electricity, but not much at all. This is a really good product and would fully recommend it.
This is a compressor based dehumidifier which has proven to remove an astonishing amount of humidity from the atmosphere; more quickly than our previous ABC 12 which also impressed us. The 20L has removed up to two containers-full (total 12 litres) of moisture during 24 hours and promises to be able to remove more in a wetter environment. The humidity required can be set in increments of 5% and the unit can be set to continually remove moisture (laundry mode). We have two separate humidity meters in our home and, whereas the ABC 12 used to agree fairly well with the humidity amount, the 20L seems less accurate and tends to show a higher humidity (5% approx.) than the meters. This is quite easily workable but, in our case, may have lead, initially, to a drier environment than we would wish if we did not have an independent means to measure.
Despite being the larger (20L) unit, this runs quietly so has not proved invasive during time spent at home. In fact, we really don’t notice it’s there apart from the nicer atmosphere it creates for us. Condensation no longer occurs and, by using the unit’s adjustable louvre, dehumidified air can be directed at various degrees between straight up and forwards which can be useful for, say, helping dry washing on an airer indoors. This unit takes a HEPA filter which creates an even more pleasant atmosphere by removing the micro-particles in the air as it dehumidifies. There is one free HEPA filter included with the unit but further filters must be bought separately. Our experience so far suggests it will be worth continuing to use and replace these filters.
Overall the Meaco 20L is proving to be a very capable unit and we would not hesitate to buy another or recommend the unit to others.
Love this, use in winter months when it’s damp. Definitely collect overnight as we only use during this time when we sleep. Cleared up window condensation, air is warmer after use so less use of house heating needed. Easy to use and empty. Is heavy when I move it upstairs but still manageable. Can wheel it around floor. Love the option to blow the moving fan around room. Pleased with purchase. Thank you
I wanted to review this product after owning it for about 3 years.
It deserves a great review as it has kept my basement damp-free for about 2 years. Originally, I would use it intermittently, but for about 2 years I have just kept it on as it doesn’t seem to affect my energy usage much.
A top quality and one I spent a while comparing to others on the market, due to the purchase price being what I thought was high. In retrospect, it is a bargain.
verry happy with the product, works well and dehumidifiers the air pretty well. We keep it near the wet drying rack with wet clothes and after night they’re dry. Thank you.
This dehumidifier is excellent when it comes to sucking up moisture. Seriously, it does excellent work with the humidity. And the best part is that it’s so quiet! is the real deal. It’s portable, so I can bring it wherever I need it most, in the living room or in the bedroom. Ideal for homes in the UK
This is an amazing thing 100 better than a dryer any day and cost nothing to ru
We bought this dehumidifier because we live in a flat in London so we dry our clothes indoors. Last year the humidity levels would be around 70-80% but they are now around 50%.
The dehumifier is very efficient and with the filter we also ensure the air we breath is cleaner.
One of the purchases we have made through Amazon.
The unit is compact and manoeuvrable. It extract moisture very well and the humidity in my flat has come down considerably as the windows don’t drip with condensation any more. On the down side it is louder on high than I would like.
Delivery was very fast. The dehumidifier was upside down when we opened the package, and instructions say to leave for 4 hours in upright position before using. We left the machine for 24 hours to be sure. Switched on and followed easy instructions to set up. The humidity level showed 64% at first, and we set it for 40%. Within a very short time, humidity showed 54%, and after 19 hours the 2.5 litre tank was full. Machine switched off, beeped x 4 and red light flashed. Emptied tank, replaced, and machine switched on again. 15 hours later, tank needed emptying again, and humidity down to 49-50%. The machine is in our bedroom, and we have no problem with the noise level. Keeping all the room doors open, so expect it to take a while before the machine gets to set level. So far it’s costing about 1.00 a day to run, but expect this to be less once set humidity level is reached. Early days, but very impressed so far, and truly amazed at how much water this little machine has collected.
Sucks up every bit of moisture in the air after showering or steam ironing or after boiling saucepans on the hob. No more damp / mould. A brilliant bit of kit. Supposed to be cheap to run but I haven’t had the bill yet. Even so, I won’t quibble about the bill being a bit higher, assuming it is, because the benefits one of these brings, far outweighs any negatives.
Only negative, and it is a picky one, is that it’s very heavy. It’s okay if moving from one room to another as it glides on wheels. Taking it up or downstairs is a bit of a maul. Do what I do and get a strapping son to do it for you.
Can’t praise this item enough, you’ve got to get one. I got the bigger version and glad I did.
I finally managed to get one and it’s massively better than the old one we have, which took days to dry washing. I dried a full load of clothes and 2 bath sheets from a previous load overnight in the dining room, going from nearly 80% humidity to just under 50% by the time we woke up and checked it. Everything dry, no issues.
2 drawbacks, however. It is a bit noisy so make sure it’s far enough away from your bedroom overnight, and it’s really heavy even without water in it. Not an issue if it just sits in the same place, but if you move it about it is something to consider.
All in all, 8/10. Dries really well, reasonably quiet (you can hear a quiet hum from the next room, but you couldn’t sleep with it on in the same room etc). Quite heavy but then again it does draw a lot of water out of the room it’s in, so worth the trade off.
It’s a bit noisy but the real benefits and the difference it makes way out way this negative in my view
It is very quiet and l like the streamline shape the main reason l bought a dehumidifier was for drying laundry and l am very happy with this product washing day’s are never a problem now as it is so much quicker to dry clothes than any heated airer l wouldn’t be without it .
I bought this to go in the cupboard under the stairs so we could speed up the time it takes to dry our laundry on a clothes horse. We checked the energy ratings and according to 2022 guidelines this model costs about 3p per hour (compared to a guzzly tumbler) and you only need to leave it on overnight to dry a full load of washing. There’s a timer setting so you can whack that on and forget about the drying for the evening. Would shamelessly recommend!
Will beat you in a drinking competition.. Jokes aside this is a great buy, more energy efficient than rivals . removes moisture at great speed. Living in a studio apartment with kitchen and bedroom all integrated when I cook or do my washing there is a great deal of moisture that causes mold growth, insomnia . Even moisture from my own breathing overnight can accumulate. This dehumidifier takes care of all that and keeps humidity at an ideal 40% for sleep. before purchase the level was at 65-75% which was too uncomfortable and caused interrupted sleep
Decided to try this instead of a tumble-drier in small utility room. I hang as much as I can from clothes hangers – so putting stuff away afterwards involves little work. Can’t hear it running with the door shut. Did worry that my clothes might start to smell musty – as damp for hours whilst drying. Not so. Everything but thick towels, trainers (yes!) and sweatshirts/jogging-pants dries within four hours. The other stuff I leave to dry overnight (after emptying the tank). Now hang my outerwear and umbrella in the room as well – to benefit from the drying. Even if it doesn’t save power (I don’t know) it’s so easy. I’m converted.
Received my item in good condition, delivery was great as well.
It was easy to setup, ease to use and it comes with a free HEPA filter.
Ran the dehumidifier function for 4-6 hours and compared to room humidity to my humidity thermometer and it’s identical. Able to see moisture being absorb in the water tank.
Purifier works as intended, noticed that I don’t sneeze or cough that much anymore due to allergies. Fan noise was okay for me when running the purifier mode, I was able to sleep with it on but the when running the dehumidifier mode, the fan noise is loud and since my model doesn’t comes with fan speed options, probably just gonna use the dehumidifier mode on daytime.
Product isn’t too big and perfect for a single room use (rental room) and easy to travel with if you’re moving from place to place.
Looking forward to updating my initial review after 6 months of usage.
Does what it says on the box. Happy with product.
4l over 6 hours is pretty darn good. It likes watts. Not using energy rated as suggested in said RH/TEMP on box. Uses 280watts in its peak. Well that’s what the tester says. Goes from 230-280 in its highest working conditions 25c 60rh. 4l over 6hrs. Heats the whole house. Even though we got it just to get damp out of 1 room. 6hrs 4l later the room is bone dry room RH down from 67% to 41 went back up to 48 28hrs later. We also use it 1hr during the day & 1hr during the evening to heat up the house. Only gas needed for hot water now. With gas going up 33% this is a product that will increase the electricity bill but cut gas by 80%. So, it pays for the watts it uses, you have to look at it like that. Cause over 48hrs we’ve used 17kwh as opposed to our normal 5-8 kwh. But we’ve used 30mins of gas for hot water instead of 6hrs a day in gas so 11.5hrs in gas not used. About 7-8. Electricity will cost 58cents after vat and all that. So, about 4e worth of extra watts and 7-8 in gas saved. So, total savings 3-4. Love the free HEPA filter. Thank you.
A friend was telling me how good these are, and I saw this on sale.
Works well at drying washing faster, with an easy to use water tray.
This is a must have for every household. It is doing a great job. I didn’t regret my purchase at all. I will buy more.
The unit is fairly quiet and not intrusive. I tested the energy use and it is very efficient costing penny’s to run for an hou
Got this to dry washing quicker and it works! Stops the damp in the room very impressed easy to use, make sure you read the instructions though
This de-humidifier does a great job by removing 12+litres of water out of the house everyday and hardly uses any electricity.
Had a problem with condensation causing mould on an outside wall. Now no longer a problem. Also works well to help dry washing when it’s wet outside and you have to hang it up indoors.
we have high moisture levels on our thermometer and we have both been suffering with coughs and sneezes for awhile and could not seem to shift permanently. I then researched and bought this model because it has the air purifer in it as i do suffer with allergies . I can not tell how much energy it is using. I ran it for 2 days 24/7 in the bedroom and in the evening had to place it in the hallway.
The noise level does not bother me in the least but my husbands hearing is very sensitive and as sharp as a pin and I knew it would bother him although we have not tried it. It has collected alot of water so far and we are both very pleased with this purchase.
We had alot of condensation in our conservatory, literally pouring down the glass.
A bit apprehensive buying this, as wasn’t sure if it was up to the job. We’ll I’m glad I did, such an amazing dehumidifier, cleared the windows in no time.
Brilliant product!!!