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Best dehumidifier

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PyrexCup · 11/10/2026 21:32

We need a dehumidifier for after we've used the bathroom as we're currently renovating with a view to replacing the bathroom window next year. The radiator doesn't work too well and there's zero ventilation, house built in the 70s and a lot needs doing. I'm thinking after a bath I could run this to keep the black mould away. Bathroom is small.

https://www.tesco.com/shop/en-GB/products/325532946?sc_cmp=ppcGHS+-+Grocery+-+NewMPX_PMAX_All_OT_Marketplace+Clubcard+Offers_Marketplace+Budget_1013982**325532946*&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22426659033&gbraid=0AAAAADiyNauKhBy4OjxFVpneL_eh54UuW&gclid=CjwKCAjwlY3WBhANEiwApsNrLQUZJKNqdUH1vEn-ty57aZC47LUEminx6pOH3KQNVU3ShiLa_TbFLhoChVsQAvD_BwE

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momager22 · 11/10/2026 21:37

I’ve got a Meaco one; it’s very good.

mommybear1 · 11/10/2026 21:39
  • We’ve got Meaco ones if the bathroom is cold I’d suggest you look at desiccant
dehumidifiers they work better in colder temperatures.
PyrexCup · 11/10/2026 21:47

Thank you!!

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shuffleofftobuffalo · 11/10/2026 21:52

I second Meaco, it’s great.

PyrexCup · 11/10/2026 21:53

Ok, so can anyone recommend me the right Meaco dessicant model please... assuming that Tesco one in the link won't be so great?

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semideponent · 11/10/2026 22:11

Yup, we use Meaco. Effective. You just need to make it part of your routine to empty the tanks.

SoThatsTheWayItIs · 11/10/2026 22:18

I have this one. It’s been great, pretty much used it every day for 4 years (we have endless laundry!) and it’s still going strong.

www.meaco.com/products/meaco-20l-low-energy-dehumidifier-and-air-purifier

MoiraRoseIsHere · 11/10/2026 22:19

We had a Meaco Arete 20l - it worked brilliantly, cheap to run and big easy to empty tank.

PaperFlyingFucks · 12/10/2026 00:49

I was looking at meaco today more for the laundry.

I've discovered my dryer will stand in my bath and that will be revolutionary if I can get a dehumidifier on an extension in there!!

I was considering this one. However, I am concerned about the tank size

https://www.appliancesdirect.co.uk/p/meacodry-abc12lb/meaco-meacodryabc12lb-dehumidifier?refsource=apadwords&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_id=22026209952&cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=22026209952&cq_con=174957790969&cq_term=&cq_med=pla&cq_plac=&cq_net=g&cq_pos=&cq_plt=gp&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22026209952&gbraid=0AAAAAD9z1-2Ug796QLQlr5Dv314Hej9tM&gclid=CjwKCAjw56zWBhB0EiwAdPOQOcmswjOyozw4ez9gJ7fwXIAJ0OX_SX82PEMgJiBHCf62RvkDal0ZlxoC3LAQAvD_BwE

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PyrexCup · 12/10/2026 01:14

Ooh laundry mode

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Obeseandashamed · 12/10/2026 01:22

We have the meaco and it’s brilliant.

Jumbojem · 12/10/2026 19:41

Yes, Maeco here too. Mine is pre covid purchase so I'd say at least 8 years old, maybe getting on for 10 even so it's very reliable. Used virtually daily throughout the cold months for laundry and keeping condensation down (also a 1970s house with poor ventilation).
We had a Delonghi one before the Maeco which lasted nowhere near as long. The Tesco link has no info about energy rating or noise levels as far as I can see so you might want to look into that as they can be noisy.

mommybear1 · 12/10/2026 19:54

@tfuyes that’s the one we have for a very cold room it does also have laundry mode OP so could be a good shout for you - we have this one as well - it works for laundry but great for condensation Meaco 20L Low Energy Platinum Dehumidifier And Air Purifier - MEACO20LE

MoiraRoseIsHere · 13/10/2026 15:32

I think 12l model may be OK for small spaces, but the 20l one is a better buy for an average sized home (whatever that is) and the 2.5l tank would need frequent emptying I imagine.

SuperBlondie28 · 13/10/2026 23:02

Woods one. Really good. Sorry can't remember model or size, just we got it from Costco about 3 years old.

We use it downstairs as moisture from kitchen ends up in our front room. I do open windows in the kitchen but we got mold growing on our aged leather sofa and now we don't.

I don't dry clothes on the radiators. I own a tumble dryer and washing line!

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