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MeacoDRY ABC Dehumidifier Explosion Fear

35 replies

Marilyn17 · 28/01/2025 19:48

My ds has just very kindly bought me a dehumidifier. It's a 12L MeacoDRY ABC model. I am a bit worried as I intended to situate it in my kitchen where my wet washing hangs on maidens. I've got it specifically for laundry drying purposes. However, I've just read on the leaflet that it shouldn't be placed in the same room as a gas hob or igniting flame. Obviously, my gas hob is situated in the kitchen along with my gas combi boiler and I'm now worried about possible explosions. I only live in a tiny house and putting wash maidens in another room isn't really an option. I'm so disappointed as I've wanted one for ages, does anyone have any advice?

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CMichael · 31/01/2025 16:12

InvisibleStrings · 31/01/2025 16:09

@CMichael thank you for all your helpful replies, btw Meaco are the absolute best dehumidifiers and I recommend them to everyone I hear mention mould or condensation or humidity. I had tried a few different brands over the years before discovering meaco a few years ago and yours are by far the best!

@InvisibleStrings that is very kind of you to say and thank you for your support.

Boriswentcamping · 31/01/2025 22:35

This is so helpful - thankyou! That makes sense! Thanks for taking the time to answer questions :)

I love my meaco - I have the arête and it's brilliant. We don't have a tumble dryer and have a similar situation with our extractor fan in the en-suite shower room. It's been a game changer with the laundry drying.

mynumber · 31/01/2025 23:02

@CMichael I just want to say I'm a big fan too Grin

CMichael · 31/01/2025 23:08

mynumber · 31/01/2025 23:02

@CMichael I just want to say I'm a big fan too Grin

@mynumber that is very kind, thank you.

CrystalSingerFan · 01/02/2025 01:20

Great thread - I've recently bought a dehumidifier based on Mumsnet recommendations and it's working well so far.

However, "putting wash maidens in another room isn't really an option" What's a wash maiden? I think I'd like one... Do Meaco sell them?

Marilyn17 · 01/02/2025 17:43

@CrystalSingerFan Otherwise known as a clothes airer, although I think calling them "Maidens" is nicer ha ha!

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CMichael · 02/02/2025 08:32

InvisibleStrings · 31/01/2025 16:09

@CMichael thank you for all your helpful replies, btw Meaco are the absolute best dehumidifiers and I recommend them to everyone I hear mention mould or condensation or humidity. I had tried a few different brands over the years before discovering meaco a few years ago and yours are by far the best!

That is very kind of you to say and much appreciated @InvisibleStrings

AlbertCamusflage · 02/02/2025 08:45

So "wash maidens" are the same thing as "clothes horses"? Not very flattering for the maidens!

I too have found this a helpful thread and am very grateful for @CMichael 's information. The last time I saw a business arrive on a thread in this way and make such a frank, constructive and genuinely useful contribution was the wonderful thread about temporary pop-up morgues Grinhttps://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/4997503-anyone-ordered-a-temporary-pop-up-morgue-before

Anyone ordered a temporary pop up morgue before? | Mumsnet

I got an email notification from Royal Mail this morning advising me that my parcel from Nutwell Logistics is being delivered today between 10:58-12:5...

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/4997503-anyone-ordered-a-temporary-pop-up-morgue-before

Tootingbec · 02/02/2025 18:44

This thread has made my day! I love my Meaco dehumidifier- absolute game changer and I evangelise about it to anyone who will listen 😂

Thank you @CMichael for all the helpful input on this thread and for running the Meaco company!

CMichael · 03/02/2025 08:03

@Tootingbec that is very kind of you to say, thank you.

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