This unit will work well in small properties with around three bedrooms, as it has a powerful extraction rate. Depending on the size and energy efficiency of the model, they don’t cost much to run, even if you have them on for an extended period of time. Finally, we were impressed with the nano silver filter built into the design, which will help trap dust and allergens.

We tested it by leaving it next to our old double-glazed windows, which are prone to condensation, and also in the bathroom, and we were shocked by how much water it collected in a short space of time. To get the most out of the session, it’s a good idea to keep windows closed, as this prevents any extra moisture from getting into the space.We found setting it at around 40 per cent would remove most moisture from the air, making it ideal if you’re using it in the kitchen to battle condensation or if you have a particularly damp space. It's easy to move - it's not particularly heavy unless the tank is pretty full; both the bucket and the actual machine have handles. Brought a 1200 square foot apartment from 65+% humidity down to 35% in just under 4 days of running around the the clock and the mildew smell was 90% gone. Dehumidifiers draw excess moisture out of the air so they can help dry clothes and are cheaper to run than a tumble dryer. gallons (24 pounds), the seconds settings stops at 3 gallons (30 pounds), the third setting stops at 3.

It has a tray capacity of 900ml, and the clear design means you can see when the water needs to be emptied. To get started, I lifted the unit out of the bucket, turned it 90 degrees so that the arrow on it was lined up with the arrow on the bucket, and rested the unit on the supports. It even has a spigot like thing on the bottom so you can connect a hose for continuous draining if needed. While it doesn’t have a dedicated laundry mode, it did reduce laundry-drying times, thanks to the powerful fan.The Midea Cube is a two-piece system that includes a water tank bucket and the actual dehumidifier unit. It has a handle for easy removal from the bucket, as well as several onboard control buttons and a status LCD that tells you the current humidity level and displays codes such as bucket full (P2) and unit not in place (Eb). We should also point out that this dehumidifier is loud, and you can’t reduce the noise by switching to a lower fan speed. However, if you want to get rid of condensation or even excess moisture when you’re cooking, it’s perfect.

Perfect for small spaces and rooms up to 15 square metres, this dehumidifier is so neat and compact that it will sit neatly on your shelves or sideboard without you even realising it’s there. This Sharp model is able to absorb up to 20l of water per day and the swinging setting means it can cover an entire room. Exactly how much electricity a dehumidifier will use will depend on the model but, generally speaking, they’re energy-efficient appliances that use very little electricity, particularly when compared with some other home appliances.com and PC Magazine are among the federally registered trademarks of Ziff Davis and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. You can judge this by square metres, with most dehumidifiers sold alongside a specification of the size of the room they are most suited to. The LCD control panel makes the dehumidifier really easy to use – you simply select the right setting for your space, including the humidity levels, and away you go. I don't know if it is an app issue or an issue with the dehumidifier but I am feeling less confident about this than I was at first.

It’s a super small and compact offering that will sit neatly on any surface and doesn’t use electricity to run. The base comes with casters in case you want to wheel them around a hard floor; may make it easy to wheel one over to a step-in shower for emptying if you don't want to lug 40 pounds of water by the handle. For colder months, it has an auto-defrost function, so, if the temperature drops below freezing, the inside of the dehumidifier will heat up to prevent the water from freezing.I think the area I have it in is about 1900 SF so I am using a second dehumidifier of a different brand. It's not an annoying noise though; I slept fine with one of them fifteen feet from me in the same room, but those sensitive to any amount of elevated volume may not like it even if it does sound like white noise.