Princess Smart Dehumidifier, 20L/Day, Suitable for Spaces up to 30m2, Easy Steer Wheels, Laundry Mode, 24 Hour Timer, Defrost Function, Free App, Compatible with iOS and Android

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litres – large capacity. A sensible choice if you have a lot of moisture that you need to get rid of fast. For example, clearing up after a flood or dealing with lots of water in the air through drying laundry indoors.

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We’ve tested a range of dehumidifiers from different brands – including DeLonghi, Ecoair, Ebac and Meaco – to uncover the best.A dehumidifier's size or capacity describes how many litres of water it's able to extract from the air each day (which is different to the water tank capacity). Dehumidifiers for homes range in capacity from seven to 25 litres. When buying partner items like this one, your contract of sale will be with our Range Plus Partner instead of us.

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Which one you need depends on the size of the space you want to use it in, how many people are living in the home generating moisture through activities such as cooking, washing and doing laundry, and the extent of your damp problem. Dehumidifier manufacturers have started to update their older models or create new ones using refrigerant gases with less of a global warming impact, such as R290. If you buy an older second-hand model, it may use a HFC (hydrofluorocarbon) refrigerant that can be a potent greenhouse gas if leaked.

Humidistat Most dehumidifiers have one of these. A humidistat monitors moisture levels in the air and adjusts the dehumidifier to maintain the humidity level you’ve selected. Some models also have a more nuanced auto setting, where the machine adjusts its settings according to its idea of the most appropriate relative humidity. Dehumidifiers can use a lot of energy, especially if used inefficiently. The electricity required to power a dehumidifier can be generated from a mixture of burning fossil fuels, renewables, gas and nuclear. But as this is mixed up in the grid, you can’t guarantee it’s coming from a renewable energy source. Wheels/castors These could come in useful if your dehumidifier is heavy – they can weigh from 6kg to more than 16kg.