It might not be the most salacious of topics, but damp and mould are a hot issue in this country. I’m willing to bet that every one of us has had an unfavourable interaction with damp or mould in recent years – and to that, the Aeocky dehumidifier says, no more.
As the (frankly Dantesque) summer winds down, I’m readying myself for a cosier season comprised of fallen leaves, hot coffees, and Sunday roasts. But, as adulthood would teach us again and again, you can’t have the good without the bad, and the ‘bad’ of autumn and winter? Damp and mould.
Each winter, I weigh up whether to use expensive central heating or accept the damp that often accompanies drying laundry inside or having hot showers. Add a tumble dryer into the equation, and you’re looking at upwards of £1 an hour to run.
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The best dehumidifiers, however, typically run for as little as 30p per hour – a substantial saving. But these appliances aren’t merely a replacement for a tumble dryer, but can also defend against damp in London bathrooms. I like to pop a dehumidifier in my own windowless London bathroom to combat its increasingly muggy climate.
How do dehumidifiers work?
Believe it or not, despite being a dehumidifier enthusiast, I’ve never actually investigated how these handy devices actually work. Using power from your sockets, a dehumidifier sucks in all the thick, humid air of your surroundings, cools it down to remove water through condensation, and blows the dry air back into the room. Simple as.
Aeocky dehumidifer: Was £179.99, now £139.99, Amazon.co.uk
Well, it all started when I listened to The Martin Lewis Podcast, in which the MoneySavingExpert labels tumble dryers as a “demon appliance”, and recommends replacing yours with a dehumidifier. From there, research led me to the Aeocky.
One of the most affordable models on the market, this device is now (for a limited time) 22 per cent off, while its 4.7/5 star rating speaks for itself. The compact dehumidifier features a dedicated ‘smart drying mode’, along with automatic humidity detection and low-temperature operation down to 10 °C – this means it's particularly suited to utility rooms, bedrooms, living spaces, garages and other cooler areas of the home. With caster wheels, you can easily move it around your home.
Designed to operate reliably for a minimum of five years, the Aeocky is a worthwhile investment set to keep you saving for years to come. Happy dehumidifying.
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