The compact Comfee 12-14L Dehumidifier, available from Amazon for £99.99, has been called ''a total gamechanger for anyone without a tumble dryer.'' The appliance removes moisture from the air as wet clothes dry, helping households cut laundry costs by avoiding the need for a tumble dryer.
How the dehumidifier works
Laundry releases water vapour into the room, increasing humidity. A dehumidifier draws in the damp air, removes the moisture and collects it as water, helping clothes dry quicker and costing less in wasted energy.
According to Amazon, this compact model can remove up to 12 litres of moisture a day, or up to 14.5 litres under specific testing conditions. It has adjustable humidity settings from 35% to 85% and is designed for 20-35sqm rooms, making it suitable for bedrooms, bathrooms and laundry rooms.
Features and energy efficiency
The appliance runs quietly, producing just 36dB in sleep mode. The 2.5-litre water tank has a viewing window and automatically switches the machine off when full, while a drain hose can be connected for continuous drainage.
For households watching their energy use, the dehumidifier is ERP Energy Efficiency accredited and uses the natural refrigerant R290. It also comes with a washable filter, which can help remove dust from the air while tackling unwanted odours.
Despite its compact design, it's easy to move between rooms thanks to its 360-degree wheels and built-in handles. There's also a digital control panel for adjusting the settings.
Shopper reviews and alternatives
Shoppers who have bought the Comfee Dehumidifier from Amazon have given it a 4.2-star rating. One buyer said: "This dehumidifier has been a lifesaver with drying my clothes on the clothes horse and with preventing mould. I am unable to buy a dryer, so I have been using clothes horses and heated drying racks, but they’ve never dried my clothes properly and efficiently. With this dehumidifier, my clothes are not smelling funny, dry quicker, and it helps not having to open a window during the super cold weather."
Another added: "I am so impressed with this, I hang out a full clothes horse of washing and put the dehumidifier on drying setting near it, the whole lot is dry by the end of the day. Definitely a worthy investment for the winter."
A third called it 'a great buy', saying: "Use it for drying the washing and on drying mode it is very good, just remember to reorganise clothes during drying and remove dry items as they dry. I personally wouldn’t be without one during the winter, it keeps the house warmer and mould/damp free. Good value for money, came well packaged."
Some buyers were less impressed, however, with one noting: "Worked really well initially, then it started to turn itself off occasionally ... then it leaked water everywhere."
Another buyer was very happy with the design, adding: "The dehumidifier is perfect for my bedroom, thanks to its whisper-quiet operation that doesn’t disturb my sleep. The timer function lets me set it to run only during specific hours, like overnight, while the automatic shutoff ensures it turns off when the tank is full, so I never have to worry about leaks or overflow. Its compact design fits seamlessly into my space, and the indicator light makes it easy to know when to empty the tank. It’s an excellent choice for keeping my bedroom comfortable and humidity-free without any hassle."
Elsewhere at Yimbly (the online marketplace owned by Reach plc), the HOMCOM Portable Quiet Air Dehumidifier is down to £112.49 from £124.99 with the code AUTUMN10. Meanwhile, QVC has the Kalorike 12L Dehumidifier with a 2L water tank and a timer for £150, described as 'compact' and 'lightweight' with wheels.
