Does anyone have this Meaco Dehumidifier?

tothelefttotheleft · 2023-12-26T20:41:41+00:00

I'm in a mid 60s 3 bed semi with double glazing from the late 90/. Not sure whether to get this one or a bigger Meaco.

Runoutofinkagain · 26/12/2023 20:44

I have this one, I use it for drying my washing, if I empty it at night then I need to empty it again in the morning but that is with 3 clothes horses of washing. Hope that helps a little

Itsbeginningtolookalotlike · 26/12/2023 20:48

We have this and only use it in DD 's bedroom. We are considering buying the bigger one for downstairs. I definitely think you'd need the bigger one for a whole house.

onetyoneth · 26/12/2023 20:49

I have this one, identical size house. I wish I'd got the bigger one! Needs emptying at least every 24 hours. Is keeping on top of mould/condensation now, although it is on constantly - house is quite open plan which probably doesn't help. Will probably end up getting a second.

dreamersdown · 26/12/2023 20:52

Yes and we LOVE IT!! But yes you do need to empty it every day.

Dexterwontstopfarting · 26/12/2023 21:16

I've just ordered one, it's coming tomorrow. I hope I've bought the right one!

MrsQTip · 26/12/2023 21:18

@tothelefttotheleft
i have this one, the low energy model
https://www.appliancesdirect.co.uk/p/meaco12le/meaco-meaco12le-dehumidifier
i live in a small ground floor flat and as a PP said I do need to empty it after 12 hours but it does dry the laundry that fast and the humidity level is at 55% in the home now and feels warmer and dryer but it does need emptying more, if you consider the 12litre has a 2.5 litre tank capacity whereas the 20 litre has a 6 litre tank you’d not need to empty it so much. It says the 12 litre model is suitable for up to 3 bedroom house so for the extra I’d go for the 20 litre but of course they are quite a bit heavier (but I think they maybe on castors?) whichever one you get you won’t regret it they are marvellous machines and I love mine.
Edit i don’t run it all the time just when I need laundry dried and if the weather is particularly damp like it has been lately

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WashItTomorrow · 26/12/2023 21:19

Ooh, I’m looking at this one. I’m in a four-bed, though. Will it not be big enough? I thought I could move it around.

yoshiblue · 26/12/2023 21:29

What are you using it for? Washing? Reducing humidity generally?

I live in a sizeable Edwardian semi and have this.exact one, but use it for helping to dry washing rather than dealing with any major condensation issues.

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tothelefttotheleft · 26/12/2023 21:54

Runoutofinkagain · 26/12/2023 20:44

I have this one, I use it for drying my washing, if I empty it at night then I need to empty it again in the morning but that is with 3 clothes horses of washing. Hope that helps a little

Sounds powerful if it draw all that moisture out!

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tothelefttotheleft · 26/12/2023 21:55

Itsbeginningtolookalotlike · 26/12/2023 20:48

We have this and only use it in DD 's bedroom. We are considering buying the bigger one for downstairs. I definitely think you'd need the bigger one for a whole house.

I did wonder if that would be the case.

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tothelefttotheleft · 26/12/2023 21:55

onetyoneth · 26/12/2023 20:49

I have this one, identical size house. I wish I'd got the bigger one! Needs emptying at least every 24 hours. Is keeping on top of mould/condensation now, although it is on constantly - house is quite open plan which probably doesn't help. Will probably end up getting a second.

I think I might be better with the bigger one too.

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tothelefttotheleft · 26/12/2023 21:56

dreamersdown · 26/12/2023 20:52

Yes and we LOVE IT!! But yes you do need to empty it every day.

It's very compact isn't it.

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tothelefttotheleft · 26/12/2023 21:56

Dexterwontstopfarting · 26/12/2023 21:16

I've just ordered one, it's coming tomorrow. I hope I've bought the right one!

I'd love to know what you think once you've had time to try it.

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tothelefttotheleft · 26/12/2023 21:57

MrsQTip · 26/12/2023 21:18

@tothelefttotheleft
i have this one, the low energy model
https://www.appliancesdirect.co.uk/p/meaco12le/meaco-meaco12le-dehumidifier
i live in a small ground floor flat and as a PP said I do need to empty it after 12 hours but it does dry the laundry that fast and the humidity level is at 55% in the home now and feels warmer and dryer but it does need emptying more, if you consider the 12litre has a 2.5 litre tank capacity whereas the 20 litre has a 6 litre tank you’d not need to empty it so much. It says the 12 litre model is suitable for up to 3 bedroom house so for the extra I’d go for the 20 litre but of course they are quite a bit heavier (but I think they maybe on castors?) whichever one you get you won’t regret it they are marvellous machines and I love mine.
Edit i don’t run it all the time just when I need laundry dried and if the weather is particularly damp like it has been lately

Edited

I definitely go for one with castors as I had one that didn't have them and it was heavy to move.

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tothelefttotheleft · 26/12/2023 21:58

yoshiblue · 26/12/2023 21:29

What are you using it for? Washing? Reducing humidity generally?

I live in a sizeable Edwardian semi and have this.exact one, but use it for helping to dry washing rather than dealing with any major condensation issues.

For both drying washing and lowering the moisture in the house as the windows get wet etc.

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Hohofortherobbers · 26/12/2023 22:08

Yes and I recommend it.

Wowzel · 26/12/2023 22:16

I've got the 20L one and it's amazing.

yoshiblue · 27/12/2023 10:07

Seeing your response OP about window condensation, I'd go for a bigger one.

Another option is a Karcher window vac. We use that on bedroom windows when it's very cold and it's instantly sucks up the excess water. When I've tried the Meaco in our hallway to extract water from the stained glass windows it takes ages.

Useful to know that when it's cold it's doesn't work as well, which is often when your windows will be at their worst.

noname846 · 27/12/2023 10:11

I'd definitely go bigger. I'm in a 3 bed flat and have a 20l (mine's an older Meaco) - I wouldn't want anything smaller. Still have to use the Karcher on the window condensation in the mornings! When the time comes to replace it with a more efficient model, I'll probably look at 25l.

itsmyp4rty · 27/12/2023 10:37

I have the low energy Meaco above. It does help with keeping damp and mould at bay in bedrooms, I just put in on for a couple hours in the morning.

The trouble is it runs best at 30 degrees which is pretty useless - if my house was 30 degrees then I wouldn't need a dehumidifier. At 20 degrees it's only extracting 1/3 of the water it does at 30. It also has a frost mode where it does bugger all but cost money. So it's not much good at all unless the room is well heated (and it certainly doesn't need to be frosty to go into frost mode, more like 15 degrees IME). So if your house isn't really well heated I'd consider dessicant dehumidifiers, although i have no experience of them.

MrsQTip · 27/12/2023 12:36

@tothelefttotheleft
the extraction rate (for example 12litre /20 litre) is Calculated at 30 degrees and 80% relative humidity - which is the industry benchmark, they need a specific set of criteria, as explained clearly here
https://blog.meaco.com/dehumidifier-extraction-rate/

this is no way means you need to have your home heated to 30 degrees. they do operate at low temperatures, albeit not as efficiently. I believe Meaco frost protection kicks in at 18 degrees

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https://blog.meaco.com/dehumidifier-extraction-rate/

RebelMoon · 27/12/2023 12:47

So if your house isn't really well heated I'd consider dessicant dehumidifiers, although i have no experience of them

I have a Meaco dessicant dehumidifier. I bought that type as I'll need to use it in non-heated areas once some work has been done. Only used it in heated areas so for but it seems to work well.

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tothelefttotheleft · 27/12/2023 23:13

yoshiblue · 27/12/2023 10:07

Seeing your response OP about window condensation, I'd go for a bigger one.

Another option is a Karcher window vac. We use that on bedroom windows when it's very cold and it's instantly sucks up the excess water. When I've tried the Meaco in our hallway to extract water from the stained glass windows it takes ages.

Useful to know that when it's cold it's doesn't work as well, which is often when your windows will be at their worst.

I have wooden blinds otherwise the karcher would be a great idea.

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tothelefttotheleft · 27/12/2023 23:15

noname846 · 27/12/2023 10:11

I'd definitely go bigger. I'm in a 3 bed flat and have a 20l (mine's an older Meaco) - I wouldn't want anything smaller. Still have to use the Karcher on the window condensation in the mornings! When the time comes to replace it with a more efficient model, I'll probably look at 25l.

Thankyou.

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