Dehumidifier capacity, tank size and noise
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EcoAir DD1 Simple MK3Desiccant7.52L34dB1°C580W Amazon (opens Amazon UK in a new tab)
MeacoDry ABC 10LCompressor102.6L36dB5°C198W Amazon (opens Amazon UK in a new tab)
Pro Breeze OmniDry 12LCompressor122L36dB5°C200W Amazon (opens Amazon UK in a new tab)
Meaco DD8LDesiccant7.52L39dB1°C650W Amazon (opens Amazon UK in a new tab)
MeacoDry Arete One 25LCompressor254.8L40dB5°C365W Amazon (opens Amazon UK in a new tab)
Pro Breeze 12L Compact DehumidifierCompressor122L42dB5°CNot stated Amazon (opens Amazon UK in a new tab)
Pro Breeze 20L Premium DehumidifierCompressor205.5L42dB5°C440W Amazon (opens Amazon UK in a new tab)
EcoAir DD3 SimpleDesiccant103.5L45dB1°C670W Amazon (opens Amazon UK in a new tab)
Meaco 20L Low EnergyCompressor206L46dB5°C280W Amazon (opens Amazon UK in a new tab)

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What the numbers mean

  • Litres a day is the maker's figure in its own test conditions. Most compressor figures are at 30°C and 80% humidity and the desiccant ones at 20°C and 60%, so the two types aren't directly comparable. In a UK home in winter expect a lot less from a compressor model.
  • Tank is how much water it holds before it stops. A bigger tank means emptying it less often; most models also take a hose for continuous draining.
  • Noise is the manufacturer's figure, usually on the lowest fan setting. Every 10dB sounds roughly twice as loud, so 38dB and 48dB are very different in a bedroom.
  • Works down to is the lowest room temperature the manufacturer says it runs at. Compressor models collect much less water well before they reach that figure.

Noise figures aren't measured the same way by every brand, so treat small differences with caution. Choosing a quiet dehumidifier.