Challenge 10 Litre Dehumidifier

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Type: Air ioniser | Extraction amount: 20 litres | Tank capacity: 3 litres | Dimensions: D24.5 x W35 x H51cm | Weight: ‎15.6 kg | Power: 260W | Noise level: 37dB | Max room size: 70m²| Laundry mode: No | Warranty: 2 years What we like These are great. You can get them in Asda, Wilko's and other places too. Very satisfying to see the water collect!"(Recommended by Mumsnet user BigbreastsBiggerbeard) Our verdict

A dehumidifier removes excess moisture from the air to dry out the room, depositing it safely inside its water tank until you are ready to pour it away. Its job is to help you reach the optimum humidity level, and some even purify the air, removing allergens and dust through their filter. Clothes drying during the winter months is not an easy task. But the Swan 20L Low Energy Dehumidifier really helps to speed up the whole process. It’s a thirsty machine and fills up in no time at all. It is easy to set up, use and empty and it’s pretty easy on the eye too (well, for a dehumidifier). I have an EcoAir and wouldn’t be without it. Dries winter washing so well. Used to dry clothes on our radiator and had mould and musty smells but no more.” (Recommended by Mumsnetter Tellmetruth4) Our verdict Noise: A dehumidifier's noise levels can fall between 34dB to 60dB - 34dB being a whisper and 60dB being the same as a normal conversation. If you choose to run your dehumidifier at a lower fan speed, it will make less noise but may be less effective. Think about where you are using it and whether it will disturb you.

13. Best dehumidifier with timer function: Swan 20L Low Energy Dehumidifier

Research your energy tariff and see if your electricity is cheaper at certain times, such as at night. If so, you could time it to come on during those hours. Alternatively, consider using it when your home is most likely to have high humidity levels, such as when you are showering, cooking or have the heating on. Appliances Direct's own brand Electriq is good. I have the big 20litre one, and it’s very egos down supposed to be low energy. Significantly cheaper than more well-known brands too"(Tried and trusted by Mumsnet user gluenotsoup) Our verdict So, how does that affect you? Living in a mouldy and damp home can cause serious health issues, particularly for allergy and asthma sufferers, which include an increased risk of respiratory illness and infections. Additionally, damp can make your home look unattractive and give it a musty smell, with the excess moisture causing damage to your walls, carpet, ceiling and furniture. What does a dehumidifier do? Intelligent dehumidification allows for automatic adjustments of the humidity while continuous dehumidification provides immediate results. There are three fan speeds, a timer function and automatic restart allowing the unit to turn on automatically in the event of a power loss.

Mumsnet has been helping parents make their lives easier since 2000 and, in those years, we’ve seen, tried and reviewed thousands of products. Portability: A model with a handle or wheels/castors (or both) will be easier to move around, especially if you buy a large, heavy dehumidifier. If you’re only ever going to use the dehumidifier in one room and won’t want to put it away much, this might not be so important to you.Water tank capacity: This is how much water the unit can hold, ranging from around 250ml to six litres. The smaller the dehumidifier, the more regularly you’ll have to empty the tank, though some larger models have a continuous drainage option through a hose. Dehumidifiers do not kill mould, but they help make it inert and stop it from spreading (the spores love humid air!). You need a dehumidifier to treat the underlying cause and a good mould killer to eliminate it completely. Here’s our guide to the best mould removers so you can clean it off any surface and stop it from regrowing. How do dehumidifiers work? Desiccant dehumidifiers are more effective to use in colder temperatures so these tend to be effective in the winter months. They work differently from the other ones because they use absorbent material to draw moisture out of the air and into the tank. The material is heated so it drips into the tank. These dehumidifiers tend to use more electricity because they have a heated element to work. Tank Capacity Fan speeds: Some dehumidifiers have just one speed for continuous drying, limiting your control. Whilst others have up to three, which is advantageous if you want to adjust it for faster drying or put it on a lower (and possibly quieter) setting. With the cost of living going up, we know that dehumidifiers can be expensive, so we’ve included this mid-budget option from Argos’ Challenge range. Effective, energy efficient and reasonably priced (comparatively), their 12L dehumidifier is reportedly a little noisier than other models, but Mumsnet users and previous customers agree that it does the job!

So, why choose this one? Firstly, it's smart; using an app from your phone, you can control it from anywhere, even on the school run or while at the supermarket. You can even connect it to your Alexa or Google Home to operate it with the sound of your voice! Secondly, it is powerful; with the ability to extract 25L of water from the air and a six-litre tank capacity, you can rest easy knowing that this dehumidifier has your damp under control. Thirdly, although its power usage is much higher, it is super energy efficient; ElectriQ claims it is 50% more efficient than other standard dehumidifiers. We love that for our energy bills! Lastly, for the price, this dehumidifier doesn’t just control your home's humidity. It also purifies the air and eliminates terrible odours using a combination of UV sterilisation, an active carbon filter and a HEPA filter. In short, it works hard to keep you and your family feeling fit and healthy! The advantages of this type of dehumidifier are that they tend to be larger, more energy efficient and much more widely available. The problem is that they don’t work well in lower temperatures as the coils need to be colder than the room, or they start to freeze. Once that happens, a compressor dehumidifier focuses on de-frosting itself over reducing humidity, so they aren’t a great option for garages or cellars. They also tend to be much noisier, and depending on your noise-level preference, this can irritate people. Should you leave a dehumidifier on all the time? Of the 12 products, we discovered that 9 were more expensive and 2 were cheaper than Challenge 10 Litre Dehumidifier. Prices from ChallengeSimple and standard, the only additional feature is that you can choose between their four pre-set humidity levels to match your and your home's needs. All you’ll need to do is pop it in a corner and let it run, it costs around nine pence an hour so that it won’t break the bank, and when it is full, the dehumidifier will automatically shut off to avoid spillage. The only downside is that at 47dB, it is between a whisper and a regular voice; it is a little noisier than its competitors, so we recommend keeping it out of the bedroom at night. The first is brand. Looking at the brand of the product is often a really good indicator for judging product quality. For example you’d expect a much higher quality product from a brand known for providing excellent quality than you would from an unknown or even a budget brand. This appliance also boasts a fragrance box with means that you can add essential oils or other perfumed products to infuse with the air as the dehumidifier works.

As you can imagine, pricing is one of the most important factors of any purchasing decision. We can find the perfect product for our needs, that fits the brief in every single way. But if it doesn’t fit our budgets, we simply can’t (or at least shouldn’t) buy it. The EcoAir is super easy to use: its control panel ensures that the user is very much in control with the intuitive control panel. The five-stage purification offers multiple functions including deodorization, allergy control, silver Nano filtration, and an electronic ionizer. Together these features will, in combination, work to purify the air in your home. If you are looking for a no-fuss, no-faff dehumidifier, then Currys Essentials has the best 10L dehumidifier for you! Quite a few Mumsnetters mentioned it by name because it is easy to use, effective and reasonably priced, perfect for those who can live without the bells and whistles. Type: Compressor Dehumidifier | Extraction amount: 300ml | Tank capacity: 600ml | Dimensions: H22.6 x W14.6 x D14.6cm | Weight: 0.9kg | Power: 23W | Cost per hour: 1p | Noise level: 35dB | Max room size: 15m²| Laundry mode: No | Warranty: 3 years What we like Type: Compressor Dehumidifier | Extraction amount: 12L | Tank capacity: 2.1L | Dimensions: H42 x W32 x D21.5cm | Weight: N/A | Power: 250W | Cost per hour: 0.8p | Noise level: 45dB | Max room size: 35m²| Laundry mode: No | Warranty: 1 year What we like

12. Best dehumidifier for windows: Kärcher WV Classic Window Vac

This is technology that stops the water inside the tank from freezing in cold weather. This might be quite important for those living in a cold country or home. It’s probably a good idea to look for this feature in the UK. Integrated Cord Storage If you’ve noticed that there is a lot of condensation on your bedroom windows in the morning, it might be time to buy a dehumidifier. During the night, we sweat (a lot more than you might think) and breathe out warm air; this adds to the moisture in our room. However, dehumidifiers can be noisy, especially the compressor type, and with sleep already at a premium, finding one that doesn’t keep you awake is an absolute must! That’s where the Silentnight dehumidifier comes in. I also have a Karcher window vac. It's brilliant for clearing condensation and also for cleaning the windows.” Rated by Mumsnet user Clarice99 Our verdict