An Amazon dehumidifier could help dry your clothes in hours, prevent mould, and stop condensation. Dehumidifiers are a popular solution for damp and condensation, but the problem isn’t just a winter issue. Even in spring and summer, the UK weather can still be unpredictable, making it an issue year-round.
One common problem with rainy weather is that clothes take a long time to dry indoors. A dehumidifier can help speed this up, drying socks and underwear in a few hours and your favourite hoodie in a day, rather than two days.
I bought one that does exactly this. And now I don’t have a horrible, damp-smelling home waiting for my clothes to dry. And I no longer have to blast the heating to help them dry — an issue I’d rather avoid with rising costs.
Dehumidifier Options for Every Budget
There are so many dehumidifiers out there that will cover all budgets. I have the MeacoDry Arete One 12L Dehumidifier / Air Purifier. Costing £179.99, it isn’t cheap, and I really was reluctant to get it. But it really does what it says on the tin. You can also buy it from Amazon if you’re keen to get it as soon as possible.
There is a smaller version of the MeacoDry Arete with the 6L product costing £129.99. For cheaper options, Which? has recommended the Daewoo Dehumidifier 12L from ASDA. This costs £79. For super budget-friendly options, you could get products like the ANSIO Dehumidifier Disposable Pack of 10. You can even buy these in your local supermarket and stores like B&M, Home Bargains, The Range and more.
Does It Really Dry Clothes Fast?
Our dehumidifier dries items like socks and small hand towels within a few hours. Bigger towels, hoodies and tops dry within a day. Before our purchase, I was drying clothes for at least two or three days and placing socks on the radiator, which not only made the house smell damp, but it also increased our energy bills.
Which? explains: “If you don’t have a tumble dryer and it’s too cold to hang wet clothes outside, a dehumidifier can help you to dry your clothes more quickly. It does this by removing the moisture that evaporates into the air during the drying process. Some models have a laundry setting, but you can use any dehumidifier for this if yours doesn’t have one. Many laundry settings just whack up the power to maximum for a set time, although some are designed to save energy by optimising the machine’s performance so it doesn’t work harder than it needs to.”
Key Benefits of the MeacoDry Arete Dehumidifier / Air Purifier
- Prevents damp, mould and condensation
- 2-in-1 dehumidifier and air purifier for year-round air care
- Energy efficient — running costs of 4p per hour
- Whisper-quiet — at just 35 dB
Martin Lewis Says It Could ‘Lower Electricity Bills’
During a previous Martin Lewis BBC Sound podcast on 5 Live, a listener raised concerns about increasing dampness in his flat after drying washing inside, asking: “If I was to buy a dehumidifier, would it be cheaper than using the heating to keep the place dry?” According to Glasgow Live, Martin explained: “Dehumidifiers take water out of the air rather than use the heating and they’re much lower wattage appliances than standard heating. So if the dehumidifier works for you, it will definitely have lower electricity bills.”
Martin Lewis and MSE have not endorsed these products, but the MSE experts do say that a dehumidifier could save money on bills.
