Cold, rainy weather can make it much harder to keep excess moisture and that familiar musty smell under control at home. A dehumidifier can help by removing moisture from the air, but it’s worth considering both the appliance itself and how much it actually costs to run a dehumidifier.
These appliances work by pulling humid air into the unit and passing it over cooled coils, where the moisture condenses into water. The collected water is stored in a tank or can be channelled away through a hose, while the dehumidified air is released back into the room.
You don’t necessarily need to spend hundreds of pounds on a dehumidifier to help manage excess moisture at home. Having tested a selection of models for her IndyBest guide, air quality expert Joanne Lewsley picked the Daewoo 700ml dehumidifier as her budget recommendation. It’s a smaller, more affordable option for anyone looking to tackle damp without committing to one of the more expensive machines on the market.
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Daewoo 700ml dehumidifier
At £34.99, the Daewoo 700ml dehumidifier costs a fraction of other models. It’s compact and lightweight, making it ideal for small rooms and moving between different areas of your home.
While it’s “not suitable for large or very humid spaces”, it’s a “quiet, energy-efficient and affordable way to improve air quality”, noted Joanne in her review. “I used it in a damp, musty-smelling cupboard in the living room and noticed the difference in a few days,” she added, so you shouldn’t need to worry so much about the damp in your home with this nifty appliance.
It’s also quiet when in operation (she tested and found it to run at 35dB), making it “bedroom friendly”. She went on to praise the auto shut-off and full-tank alarm, so there’s no guessing when it’s ready to be emptied.
Buy now £34.99, Robertdyas.co.uk
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