Best Dehumidifier 2019 – Buyer’s Guide

This full-sized Meaco model has an air flow rate of 160 m³/h and two different speed settings, so you can adapt to suit your room.

This option comes with smart features like user-friendly and intuitive touch controls, easy to glide wheels, handle for manoeuvring and a timer to keep you in charge of air flow. There is also a handy child lock to keep your kids from changing any settings or getting injured.

It can remove around 20 litres of moisture a day to maintain a healthy environment. The low noise, maxing at 46 dB, minimises distraction and interference.  Great if it is left ticking over when you’re watching telly.

Cleaning the dust filter regularly maintains the machines effectiveness and keeps energy consumption to a minimum, so bear this in mind.

The Inventor Premium Series presents the PR1-ION21LBS which can extract up to 20L per day and prevent dampness and mould in your home or office space. These are highly functional, and can be relied upon to remove moisture from a room or dry your laundry at an energy-efficient rate.

This product is designed to operate very quietly for an appliance of its type at 47 db. It also features a built in air ionizer which will release negative ions into the air to absorb dust, tobacco and bacteria to purify the air that you breathe.

The turbo mode ensures that the PR1-ION21LBS can get any job done quickly and both its small size and its rolling casters allow for the appliance to be placed anywhere with ease.

If you are struggling with excess moisture in your air then consider the PR1-ION21LBS. Though the drainage pipe could be a little longer, these high quality machines are a very convenient size and it is perfect for most homes or offices.

This powerful dehumidifier by De’Longhi is a very reliable choice for those in need of a medium capacity water tank. This product is suitable for rooms of up to 55sqm, making it great for a variety of jobs from a small household spillage to the small commercial leak.

The De’Longhi DEX12 features a tank control system, which makes it shut down when the tank is full to avoid any mishaps and an antifreeze device ensures that it can operate in temperatures as low as 2 degrees. Three speed settings mean it will tackle your problem, no matter how tough.

It is also very practical, boasting a strong handle for easy manoeuvring. There is a removable dust filter which can be cleaned, so it is perfect for anybody who suffers from allergies.

The device has been made to reduce noise emissions, so it won’t be disruptive even in the smallest of rooms.

For something a bit more compact than a lot on the market, yet without a loss of power, this Challenge dehumidifier is a good option for anyone who can’t quite rid their home of condensation.

It can extract up to 10L of water per day, so as long as you empty it when needed, it can carry on and completely clear every room in your home for a more comfortable living space. Don’t worry if you can’t quite get to it in time though, as the auto-shut off function will stop it overflowing meaning it is perfectly safe to leave on overnight or when you’re out at work.

The water levels are visible which makes checking up on it much easier for you, and when it is in operation, it is quiet so it won’t bother you as it runs in the background. Setting it up is simple, and the instructions are clear and concise.

Whether you’re drying clothes indoors, have a cold, damp bathroom or have a problem with mould in your home, this dehumidifier can tackle the root cause and won’t break the bank either.

Compact and lightweight, this Meaco model can be placed anywhere around your home with ease. It is best suited to a small house with a maximum of three bedrooms. There is a handy Laundry mode for when the bad weather hits, and you can’t get your washing dried outdoors.

The Meaco can extract up to 10 litres of water a day so it’s effective to use in smaller rooms such as laundry areas. It comes with one speed setting and 88m³/h airflow rate, and reaches a maximum 46dB noise level. The tank is transparent so you can easily check levels, and there is a hose included for constant draining if required.

This compact machine is effective to deal with condensation, mould, and damp in your home. One handy feature of the Meaco is it warns you if your home is getting too damp or dry, helping you maintain a healthy environment. It is also great for use in the winter, as it warms the air as it dehumidifies.

If you’ve never bought a dehumidifier before and you’re wondering where to start, then look no further than this compact and portable mini dehumidifier form Pro Breeze – Amazon’s best-selling mini dehumidifier for reducing damp, mould and moisture in the home.

Suitable for any room in the house, it operates ultra-quietly to collect up to 250 ml of water each day. The tank has a capacity of 500 ml and will shut off automatically when full, so you don’t need to worry about it overflowing.

Efficient and lightweight, this mini dehumidifier reaches just 28 cm in height, so you will barely notice it quietly humming away in the corner of the room.

Although small, it collects a surprising amount of moisture and give noticeable results in reducing black mould. It is also particularly useful to have in the laundry room when washing is hanging out, helping your damp clothes to dry faster. You may even feel tempted to buy more than one!

With a power level of 20 W, this portable dehumidifier certainly does the job, but is noticeably slower than its larger and more powerful counterparts. If you live in a big house or have a very serious damp problem, you may want to consider one of the powerful dehumidifiers reviewed.

For those looking for an eco-friendly solution to damp in the home, this Ecoair Desiccant Dehumidifier with rotary humidistat is a slim, compact choice that is perfect for a 2-4 bedroom house. This dehumidifier comes with a metre-long hose that provides continual drainage, great for heavy duty water collection. This is one of Ecoair’s best-selling desiccant dehumidifiers, thanks to its low noise level, built-in heater and easy-to-use controls.

The benefit of a desiccant dehumidifier is that it is able to keep extracting moisture from the air continuously, and unlike a compressor dehumidifier, it can operate even in close to freezing temperatures – so it would make a viable option for an outhouse, for example. Truly versatile and more eco-friendly than most, this well-built dehumidifier is just the job for soaking up damp and reducing troublesome mould. It also comes with a 2-year warranty, so you’re covered if anything goes wrong.

The silver filter contained inside this desiccant dehumidifier is its best feature that ensures all bacteria are killed on contact, so it’s super hygienic. At just over 6 kg, it’s light enough to move around using the carry handle on the top. While there is an initial odour, it tends to dissipate very quickly and overall seems to be a very simple and effective purchase.

The Bionaire BDH001 is an effective machine to reduce humidity and maintain a healthy living environment.

With 65W power and an air flow rate of 113 m³/h, the Bionaire is suitable for rooms sized up to 30 square metres. It comes with three speed settings to keep you in control of moisture levels. If you need a boost, just turn it up. Perfect for allergy season or cooking smells.

Another handy feature of the Bionaire is the auto-shut-off, so the device will turn itself off when the water tank reaches its capacity.

These are effective dehumidifiers to reduce mould growth, condensation and to dry laundry quicker and more effectively.

Two speed settings and a digital display allow you to stay in control of airflow and humidity levels easily and quickly. For the amount of power these machines have they are surprisingly quiet, measuring 44 dB at its maximum setting.

It has a three litre tank capacity and smart defrost system to stop water freezing at low temperatures. Smart Control makes using the Ebac dehumidifiers simple and easy meaning you can focus on other things. Removing and emptying the tank can be done with ease so it is the best all-rounder for any home.

The Meaco DD8L Desiccant Dehumidifier is a powerful and eco-friendly option that offers functionality for your home, eliminating mould, damp and condensation for good. The Meaco DD8L was voted Which? Best Buy in 2016 and is one of the best eco-friendly dehumidifiers available.

It is the first of its kind to have a digital display offering a wealth of extra functions and information about your air quality. This dehumidifier doesn’t compromise power over efficiency, making it capable of eliminating damp and mould from small homes, flats and even larger homes.

This appliance boasts sterilising ioniser to take care of mould spores, dust mites and bad odours. It is also capable of killing bacteria and viruses in a 10m range of the dehumidifier, ensuring unbeatable air quality in your home.

The Meaco DD8L will grab your attention if humidity levels are high and even has an antibacterial coating on its tank for safe use. The anti-drip switch on the water spout means emptying the water tank is easy. Complete with child lock to keep your settings safe at all times. This dehumidifier has a low energy laundry drying mode to dry clothes fast and effectively.

Set your dehumidifier to daily run timer so you can control when the dehumidifier turns on and off during the day. With an array of clever features and a sturdy design, this is the perfect addition to small or large homes.

Eradicate condensation and common household moisture problems that can lead to mould, damp and poor air quality in your home with this easy-to-use and affordable Logik dehumidifier. Place this appliance in any part of your home that is suffering from damp and mould to control moisture in the air.

Easily manoeuvre the Logik dehumidifier around the house thanks to it’s small and compact design. Maintenance for this dehumidifier is simple with the removable water tank and cleanable filters to keep this appliance running smoothly.

The Logik dehumidifier uses a high-quality compressor to remove moisture from the air efficiently, maintaining a comfortable moisture level in your home. You can adjust the humidity in your home using the controls located on the top of the Logik and you can switch between two speed settings depending on moisture levels in the air.

Dry clothes indoors and enjoy faster drying times with the fast laundry dry function. Blast clothes with warm air to speed up drying times and wear your clothes sooner. The Logik ensures your room stays moisture free while laundry is drying indoors.

An additional extra for this model is an attachable hose to drain away water and moisture continuously as this appliance works. This enables the Logik to work consistently and maintain quality air flow in your home and ensure performance.

This dehumidifier is efficient and can be set on a timer to work while you are out of the house. The only downside we could find is how noisy this appliance is. Though this is not necessarily a problem for all, those looking to buy a dehumidifier for their bedroom or a smaller room might find this irritating. Overall, the Logik model is easy-to-use and efficient making it one of the best portable, compact dehumidifiers available.

EcoAir have brought a strong offering to the table with their powerful 20L dehumidifier. This product operates quieter than other products of the same specification, so it is an ideal choice for those noise-conscious users who need to use the device throughout the day and night to dry their clothes or deal with any air moisture problems.

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.

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.

This dehumidifier device may be a little on the pricey side, however with this product you really do get what you pay for. It remains a fantastic choice for those looking for a powerful solution for their home.