NETTA 20L/Day Low Energy Dehumidifier - Digital Control Panel, Continuous Drainage, Auto Restart, 24 Hour Timer, 6.5L Tank - For Damp, Mould Control, Laundry Drying

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There are a few key things you need to consider when shopping for a dehumidifier, and various features you need to weigh up the importance of in terms of quality. Here are the sort of things you should be looking at when considering the best dehumidifier for your needs:

Night mode Dehumidifiers can be noisy machines. If you intend to run it at night, look for a model with a 'night mode' or a 'silent mode'.

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. It has an extraction rate of up to 500ml a day which is almost unbeatable in the 40 watts range. It beats many other 40-watt dehumidifiers in terms of performance and extraction rate. To give you an idea of it's drying process, users report it helps dry king size bedding, 3 bath towels and 3 hand towels over night. ECONOMIC: This low energy dehumidifier uses 370W of power meaning you can run this appliance for as little as 12p per hour based on the latest UK energy tariff (34p per kWh). This enables you to keep your home free from mould and mildew this winter without having to worry about a huge increase in your energy bills. This dehumidifier has wheels and that makes it much easier to empty. The water tanks can get quite heavy when full it's hard to stop water slopping around everywhere.

Look at our test scores. Every dehumidifier we review has an energy efficiency rating, so our highest-scoring models are most likely to be the least wasteful. When I tested the laundry function on the Russell Hobbs 20L dehumidifier to dry t-shirts in a small bedroom, it definitely sped up the drying time' said our reviewer. 'The T-shirts closest to the dehumidifier dried in 3 hours, but those further away took aboutdouble that time to completely dry'. How we test The 20L dehumidifiers are where you really start to see big differences in energy consumption. The difference between the Ansio 22L and the Pro Breeze 20L is staggering. The Ansio 22L has the added bonus of a lot of extra features, making it one of the best choices for users with many different requirements. Final word The icing on the cake for the Netta 12L is the continuous drain hose. If you can’t be bothered to empty the water tank, you can plumb it into a drain using the attached hose! You will never have to empty it again and it will save you a lot of hassle. This is great when drying clothes as you can simply leave it to run and do the work while you relax. Comparison

Does a dehumidifier use a lot of electricity?

If you’re running a dehumidifier, keep the door to the room the dehumidifier is in open, so that air can circulate through your home. But close the window, so that damp air outside – which will migrate towards drier spots – isn’t drawn to the drier air indoors. If you’re looking for a dehumidifier that can clear moisture in a larger space or deal with significant damp levels within the home, then you need a dehumidifier with a high extraction rate. For more details, you can read our full Russell Hobbs RHDH1061G Portable Dehumidifier review. How to choose The tank capacity dictates how much water the water tank of the dehumidifier can hold before it needs emptying. A larger tank capacity – such as the MeacoDry Arete One Dehumidifier's generous 2.5L or 4.8Ltanks – means you won't be emptying it as frequently.

If you have more serious damp issues, then although a dehumidifier can help to reduce the problem and improve the air quality in your home, it won't prevent the damp from occurring in the first place, so it's important to get to the root of the issue. Read our guide to how to get rid of damp for help in identifying the cause of your damp issues, and how to treat them. And it terms of running costs, it's rated at 230 watts. So that means you can run it for 4-hours and it will cost you 15.5p (depending on your tariff). The Ansio 22L is not a difficult model to recommend. It has won many awards and is simply one of the best top-end units on the market right now. The alternative is a Peltier dehumidifier, which, although not specified, is likely the method the Silentnight 39899 600ml Dehumidifier uses. In contrast to a compressor dehumidifier, a Peltier dehumidifier uses a far quieter thermo-electric process to extract moisture from the air. Overall, if you can put up with its increased noise volume and absorb the higher running costs, we think thePro Breeze 20L Premium Dehumidifier with Special Laundry Modeis a good buy. It's definitely the best dehumidifier for drying clothes that we've tested, and anything that makes wet-weather laundry days easier is a win in our books.It's also important not to confuse the extraction rate with a dehumidifiers water tank capacity. As both are generally measured in litres or millilitres this can sometimes cause confusion. Smart features So-called 'smart' dehumidifiers can be controlled via a smartphone app as well as the standard control panel. This could come in handy if you want to turn your dehumidifier on or off or adjust the settings, such as fan speed, while you're in another room or even out of the house. Keep in mind that smart models tend to be more expensive.

Unlike a compressor dehumidifier that passes air over a cold coil to condense the water from it, a desiccant dehumidifier uses a 'desiccant chemical' to absorb the moisture from the air. As a result, desiccant dehumidifiers are the best option for rooms that are likely to fall below 15°c, as at lower temperatures compressor and Peltier models can struggle to work efficiently.

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The advantage of this type of dehumidifier is that it works well in warm and cold spaces. The only downside is that they tend to release warm air into a room, which you may not want in an already-heated home. However, they are ideal for a cold garage, loft or conservatory as they can operate below 10 degrees, unlike a compressor dehumidifier. They are also much quieter, so they might be a preferable option for you to use in a bedroom. Their main disadvantage is that they use a lot more energy and therefore cost more to run. Refrigerant (compressor) dehumidifier