Mumsnet users review the Ebac Dehumidifier for drying laundry indoors

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This is the thread for the 10 Mumsnetters who tested out the Ebac Dehumidifier for air drying their laundry indoors.

You can read a summary of their feedback here.

Non testers in order to be entered into a prize draw, where one MNer will win a £200 voucher, please answer this question: Do you own a dehumidifier and use it for indoor laundry drying - perhaps you have tips for making your laundry dry quicker? Or maybe have tips on how to make your clothes feel softer?

Here is what Ebac have to say: “The UK's wet climate often leaves no other choice than to dry laundry indoors. If you don't have the space or budget for a tumble dryer then radiators and airers can be the only way to get laundry dry. This takes time, creates space problems and leads to a build up of additional condensation and dampness around the home. An Ebac dehumidifier efficiently dries laundry but unlike a tumble dryer also eliminates excess moisture by removing condensation and dampness caused day to day activities such as showering, cooking and poor ventilation. This not only prevents mould and unpleasant odours but also filters the air during use helping improve air quality throughout the home.”

Testers please answer the following feedback questions:

• How much water was collected/removed?
• What did you feel were the benefits of using the dehumidifier over your usual method of drying laundry indoors?
• Did you find there were any improvements in air quality/humidity/condensation? If so please explain
• How easy did you feel the product was to use?
• Would you continue to use this product and would you recommend it to a friend or family member?

All testers who post the required feedback will be entered into a prize draw where one tester will win a £100 voucher of their choice (from a list).

Thanks and good luck
MNHQ

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The dehumidifier sounds really good.
We use our tumble dryer but it leaves our utility hot and damp. We don’t have a dehumidifier but it sounds like it would be beneficial to us.

Non testers in order to be entered into a prize draw, where one MNer will win a £200 voucher, please answer this question: Do you own a dehumidifier and use it for indoor laundry drying - perhaps you have tips for making your laundry dry quicker? Or maybe have tips on how to make your clothes feel softer?

Yes we have a dehumidifier. Purpose was to get rid of the condensation so I don't dry clothes inside apart from the bathroom where I keep the window open.

No tips to dry quickly. I use outside for 9 months of the year.

Fabric conditioner for softer clothes & drying on the washing line

Non tester - we use our ebac dehumidifier in our hot water tank cupboard with clothes hung on hangers on a rail. It means more fit in than on an aired and the heat from the tank alongside the dehumidifier gets them dry much quicker!

Non tester

We did have a dehumidifier, but it broke this week unfortunately. I always dry my laundry indoors on airers and find it invaluable in helping the clothes to dry quicker and to prevent mould and condensation. The difference in condensation on the windows since ours broke is extremely noticeable.

We are in a hard water area, but I find using fabric conditioner helps our clothes to stay soft.

Non tester. I have a dehumidifier, it’s also an Ebac, and it’s still going strong almost 20 years later It is fantastic for drying laundry and also wet tents and outdoor gear after a trip if the weather is bad. I got it initially after a leaky water tank left my home damp, but it’s been useful generally.

Non-tester.

I have the Ebac model in the picture. I used to have a more basic Ebac that worked just as well if not better but it conked out after about three years of hard use - the only downside was that it was a bit large. We use the dehumidifier to keep down mould/damp in rooms during the winter (old house) as well as drying clothes.

I do recommend getting a dehumidifier, especially if you live in a period property. Handy things to have around, and cheaper / more compact than a tumble drier - they do dry clothes pretty efficiently, though not as fast as a tumble. Can be stored away during summer months.

Tips: dry outside where possible, even if only partially. Hang clothes correctly so that air can circulate.

Non tester but was really hoping I would be picked. We currently have an old dehumidifier upstairs and use it in the bedrooms as our house is quite damp we could really do with a second one for downstairs to help dry washing so interesting to read feedback on this one

Non tester: I've been using a dehumidifier from B&Q for years as don't have space for tumble drier and being in 2nd floor flat makes me less keen to dry outside even if the weather is suitable.
It's always so satisfying pouring away a full bucket of water, especially when it's used in a room with a lot of books which I'm sure wouldn't like all that moisture soaking into them.
I use an airer with space for a couple of loads and everything tends to be dry within 24 hours.

non tester=

we dont own a dehumidifier- however im tempted to purchase one now after reading all the reviews
i get my washing feeling soft by using fabric softner

Non-tester : I don't own a dehumidifier. We do use our pulleymaid during the winder months. It's a 6 bar one so can accommodate nearly a full load. I do tend to do a maximum spin in the washer first to squeeze as much water as possible out of the washing first. With the heating on it usually take about 24 hours for the clothes etc to dry.

I'm a non- tester and I have a dehumidifier at home but I don't use it to dry my laundry. To dry laundry quicker I use a rack that allows for moisture to escape the clothing quicker and in turn will soften the clothing

Non tester but bought a dehumidifier for my bf after reading about them on MN (general thread not this specific type)

He has it in one room and set up a clothes rail. I wasn’t sure how big a success it would be as I couldn’t afford a top of the range one but it was easy to set up & so easy to use.

I am thinking of getting one for myself now too as it’s so less messy than steamed up windows from over the radiators (& the clothes rail idea appeals to my lazy side re hanging out/up clothes once & being able to shove them straight in the wardrobe once dry)

I’m intrigued to read tips on making clothes softer when using a dehumidifier.

Non tester. No I don't own a dehumidifier and never really thought about one, but reading the responses about the amount of water that it takes from the air I think it might be a necessity. Currently put washing on an airer in the spare room, or bedding over the bannister

Non tester - we were told we should buy either a tumble dryer or dehumidifier (renting an old house) rather than drying on radiators and airers but I can't afford to buy either, let alone run them. I'm asthmatic as well as having the baby in the house so the damp is doing us no good, we can't afford to move either. Maybe one day!

Non tester

I don't have a humidifier and use an indoor airer to dry my laundry. I position the airer near the kitchen backdoor where there is usually a draught coming in which I think helps to keep the air clear - though I'm not sure about that. A humidifier I suppose would def help then I could move the airer to somewhere warm

Non-tester.... Mum to disabled child who sets through pads...we get through lots of laundry and have drier and airer... Would it help dry quicker.
Are Mumsnet being offered a discount on the product ?

Non tester I don't own one as cost is an issue. Wedry on clothes horses near radiators but I know that's no ideal. Soon as the summer is here I'll hang my washing outside more.

Non tester! I'd love one of these! I recently invested in a heated dryer which has helped with drying clothes but have noticed a bit of mould in the room :(

Non tester
I have a tumble drier at the moment but so many clothes aren’t really suited to the tumble drier, plus with four children it feels like it is on constantly. I’ve been really interested to read the reviews, I wish I had known this was an option in our old house where we didn’t have a tumble drier.

Non tester. We are thinking of getting one as we get a lot of condensation and some mould upstairs. Top tip is to hang stuff to dry on hangers - helps spread it out more and can go straight in the wardrobe so easier. Plus I don’t iron so it helps reduce creases too.

We use a dehumidifier, the clothes dry much faster and I was amazed at how much water it collects, but they are not as soft as if they dry naturally. Our dehumidifier cost £99 but was well worth it!

just to add- non tester :)

Non Tester
I don't own dehumidifier and I am drying my clothes outside on line even during winter months. Usually I wash when is windy day and my clothes can get quite dry and if not, then at home - in the kitchen and after that on radiator. I think dehumidifier would stop my worries about condensation and mould.

I think I applied to try this out but hadn't really heard about them before. I use the max. spin to get clothes as dry as poss. and look at forecast and choose a sunny day if possible to hang my washing .. outside on the line. I then bring it inside to finish drying but hate it as our house already has mould in cupboards and under the stairs and the house has a mouldy sort of smell. I really want one of these now as I think it sounds ideal. The thought that it might possibly get rid of all the condensation on the windows too is great. Not really bothered about soft washing - would be nice but won't use fabric conditioners as I read about the chemicals etc in them and decided we could do without.

Non tester here.

We don't have a dehumidifier. I often end up with a backlog of laundry due to waiting for stuff to dry. Had never occurred to me before to use a dehumidifier for this. Making sure to space stuff out and hang it properly certainly helps with speeding drying up a bit.