Challenge 10 Litre Dehumidifier

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So, how does that affect you? Living in a mouldy and damp home can cause serious health issues, particularly for allergy and asthma sufferers, which include an increased risk of respiratory illness and infections. Additionally, damp can make your home look unattractive and give it a musty smell, with the excess moisture causing damage to your walls, carpet, ceiling and furniture. What does a dehumidifier do? Heading towards the pricier end of our best dehumidifiers round-up is the Inventor EVA ION PRO Wi-Fi 20L Dehumidifier. With so many different models and manufacturers, it’s hard to know which dehumidifiers will be right for you. To help you make the right decision we have put the bestmodels through their paces to find the best one for your home.

Type: Compressor Dehumidifier | Extraction amount: 300ml | Tank capacity: 600ml | Dimensions: H22.6 x W14.6 x D14.6cm | Weight: 0.9kg | Power: 23W | Cost per hour: 1p | Noise level: 35dB | Max room size: 15m²| Laundry mode: No | Warranty: 3 years What we like A compressor dehumidifier is the most common type in the UK as it works best in higher temperatures, such as in a heated home. 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. So, why choose this one? Firstly, it's smart; using an app from your phone, you can control it from anywhere, even on the school run or while at the supermarket. You can even connect it to your Alexa or Google Home to operate it with the sound of your voice! Secondly, it is powerful; with the ability to extract 25L of water from the air and a six-litre tank capacity, you can rest easy knowing that this dehumidifier has your damp under control. Thirdly, although its power usage is much higher, it is super energy efficient; ElectriQ claims it is 50% more efficient than other standard dehumidifiers. We love that for our energy bills! Lastly, for the price, this dehumidifier doesn’t just control your home's humidity. It also purifies the air and eliminates terrible odours using a combination of UV sterilisation, an active carbon filter and a HEPA filter. In short, it works hard to keep you and your family feeling fit and healthy!Extraction amount: It is essential to consider the maximum amount of moisture your dehumidifier can extract daily. It can range from anywhere from 500ml to upwards of 30 litres. Small units are fine for occasional use or a small area, such as a cupboard or study. Around 12 litres is suitable for a small flat, medium-sized room or a mild damp problem. Up to 16 litres is best for a larger room or one used regularly for washing or cooking, and units with a capacity of up to 20/30 litres can be used to dehumidify whole homes. To get the most out of your dehumidifier, you will want to place it as close to the source of the damp as you can. As a dehumidifier can be noisy and bulky, it’s tempting to hide it away in a corner. But for larger rooms, try and place your dehumidifier in the centre so it benefits from the circulating air. Desiccant dehumidifiers are more effective to use in colder temperatures so these tend to be effective in the winter months. They work differently from the other ones because they use absorbent material to draw moisture out of the air and into the tank. The material is heated so it drips into the tank. These dehumidifiers tend to use more electricity because they have a heated element to work. Tank Capacity

Type: Thermo-electric peltier dehumidifier | Extraction amount: 500ml | Tank capacity: 1500ml | Dimensions: H30 x W21.8 x D6.3cm | Weight: 1.85kg | Power: 40W | Cost per hour: 1p | Noise level: 33dB | Max room size: 150sq/ft | Laundry mode: No | Warranty: 1 year What we likeThe advantage of this type of dehumidifier is that it works well in warm and cold spaces. The only downside is that they tend to release warm air into a room, which you may not want in an already-heated home. However, they are ideal for a cold garage, loft or conservatory as they can operate below 10 degrees, unlike a compressor dehumidifier. They are also much quieter, so they might be a preferable option for you to use in a bedroom. Their main disadvantage is that they use a lot more energy and therefore cost more to run. Refrigerant (compressor) dehumidifier

If you are not wanting to pour out the water from your dehumidifier then this allows you to plug a hose into the device and pump the water out. This is handy if your dehumidifier is really big and it would be heavy to pour out yourself. Humidistat Type: Compressor Dehumidifier | Extraction amount: 25L | Tank capacity: 6L | Dimensions: H62.3 x W37.7 x D26.3cm | Weight: 13kg | Power: 320W | Cost per hour: 11p | Noise level: 41dB | Max room size: N/A| Laundry mode: Yes | Warranty: 1 year What we like So let’s carry on with our Challenge 12 Litre Dehumidifier review and explore the product’s pricing. I also have a Karcher window vac. It's brilliant for clearing condensation and also for cleaning the windows.” Rated by Mumsnet user Clarice99 Our verdict Of the 12 products, we discovered that 9 were more expensive and 2 were cheaper than Challenge 10 Litre Dehumidifier. Prices from Challenge

Type: Compressor dehumidifier | Extraction amount: 20L | Tank capacity: 6L | Dimensions: H62.3 x W37.7 x D26.2cm | Weight: 13kg | Power: 280W | Cost per hour: 9p | Noise level: 41dB | Max room size: N/A | Laundry mode: Yes | Warranty: 1 year What we like Price is another really important factor for analysing the quality of Challenge 10 Litre Dehumidifier vs other products in the Dehumidifiers category. It’s obvious, but you will need to set your expectations of quality based on your budget and the price of the product you’re looking at, against the price of alternatives. Dehumidifiers should always be transported in an upright position and well protected. Any other way of transport might cause damage to the device. Type: Air ioniser | Extraction amount: 20 litres | Tank capacity: 3 litres | Dimensions: D24.5 x W35 x H51cm | Weight: ‎15.6 kg | Power: 260W | Noise level: 37dB | Max room size: 70m²| Laundry mode: No | Warranty: 2 years What we like This is a good function to have. It measures and displays the moisture level in the air so it can turn itself on and off when is needed. It will determine your prefered humidity level so you don’t have to even think about it. Timer

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. According to learnmetrics.com, a dehumidifier uses between 300 watts and 700 watts of energy per hour, depending on size and efficiency. That’s not much - more than your fridge but less than things like kettles and hair dryers. What's the best dehumidifier to buy? I often use two airers to make sure the clothing has enough space on the airer to dry. I then placed my dehumidifier close to the wet laundry, made sure the water tank was empty and closed the door to the room. Tested by MNHQ: Kärcher WV Classic window vac review: this old favourite will not let you down Key specs

What's the best dehumidifier to buy?

We've carefully selected the 13 best dehumidifiers, as tried and tested by Mumsnet users, to help you reclaim your home from damp and mould without sending your energy bills through the roof.