In fact, some of the dehumidifiers we tested have specific laundry functions to help make indoor drying even quicker. Easy-to-use, compact, and lightweight, this device is great for moving around the house, wherever you need it. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. The chamber’s environment was kept at the same level throughout testing to effectively measure each model’s energy consumption and extraction rate. Despite it being 16kg, it’s extremely portable, thanks to the included castor wheels, and if you need to carry it to another room or between floors, there’s a pull-up handle.

The built-in auto defrost function prevents the collected water from being frozen and doing harm to the machine. We spoke to Nicholas Donnithorne, UK Technical Services Manager at Peter Cox, the UK’s leading property care experts, to understand why managing indoor humidity is crucial to prevent issues with condensation and mould. The product is very effective as of now and I can see a considerable amount of water is collected in the tank.Suitable for Space Up to 15m² - The Hangsun DL12 dehumidifier is able to collect 12L of moisture per day at 30°C, 80% RH and adjust humidity from 30% to 80%. Despite its small size, it can collect up to 500ml of water – ideal for small spaces, such as kitchens, bathrooms or even in damp spots such as under the stairs.

Both a dehumidifier and air purifier in one compact unit, the curved design means this model will effortlessly fit into your living space. We really loved the setting that can help dry paint and plaster, so, if you’re about to embark on some DIY, this is the dehumidifier for you. Dehumidifiers tend to remove moisture more quickly in tropical climates and more slowly when it's cold. Simply press the 'night mode' function and enjoy a good night's sleep, knowing that the air dehumidifier will power off when the tank fills up. Dehumidifiers work by removing any excess water from the air and lowering humidity levels, which can get rid of damp, mould, pollutants and allergens.

You can switch between three different speed settings, as well as being able to manually change the direction of the wind, to adjust to different spaces. To test the effectiveness of each dehumidifier, the GHI used a controlled test chamber with a humidity of 80% and a temperature set to 18C. If left alone, Donnithorne warns that mould and damp can begin to form on items such as curtains and soft furnishings, which – besides being unappealing to look at – can lead to health risks in the long run.

Dehumidifiers are excellent alternatives as they not only remove all the moisture in your space but can also lower energy costs in homes where you need to keep the windows open and the heating on. It also doubles up as an air purifier and uses a medical grade filter to keep your air dry and free of dust and other allergens. The 600ml water tank is the right size for the amount of water that’s extracted and means it won’t have to be emptied often.Plus, it’s very economical, as it has a hydrophilic coating that can collect up to 40 per cent more water without using any extra power. Yes, you must select the Sleep mode and the dehumidifier will lower its noise level so that it does not disturb you when you are resting. Perfect for use in home, basements, office, bathrooms, attics, garages, crawlspace or any large rooms up to 15m². litre water tank every 10 hours if it ran continuously – a fairly simple task thanks to its castor wheels.