Is the Meaco DD8L Zambezi Dehumidifier effective for drying clothes?
"Drying washing wasn’t my main concern, but having trialled it, the dehumidifier was very good and sped up the drying process significantly, especially noticeable with denim. I'll definitely keep using it for drying towels and bed linens too."
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What's the Meaco DD8L Zambezi Dehumidifier like to use day to day?
"I run the dehumidifier on a low setting for about an hour each morning and evening. This is enough to make a difference to the temperature and air quality in my home, so I'm very pleased with it.
It could be quieter, but at 41dB on its lowest setting, it's not an issue for how and when I use the dehumidifier. I wouldn't want it on in a room I'm trying to relax in though!
In addition to running it morning and evening to keep the humidity down and the temperature up, it's very useful for speeding up the process of drying laundry indoors. All in all, it's a useful thing to have around - especially during the colder months."
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Does the Meaco DD8L Zambezi Dehumidifier offer good value for money?
At £260, the Meaco Zambezi is by no means cheap. However, the price is in line with other Meaco dehumidifiers, and the brand is far and away the most frequently and highly recommended for dehumidifiers on the Mumsnet forums.
As this is a desiccant dehumidifier rather than a compressor, it's marginally better at drying laundry and comes with the added bonus of expelling warm air. If your home is on the cold side, it's worth considering a desiccant over a compressor - Meaco explain the differences in this useful article.
Effective, reliable and from a brand known for its high quality products, we think the Meaco Zambezi is well worth the price.