A Meaco dehumidifier has been praised for halving laundry drying time and reducing mould risk in a home. The MeacoDry Arete One 6L Compact Dehumidifier, priced at £129.99, was tested by a user who noticed a small patch of mould in her bathroom due to inadequate ventilation.
The device, which also functions as an air purifier with a medical-grade H13 HEPA filter, quickly lowered humidity levels from the high 60s to the mid-50s. The user reported that after daily use, humidity consistently dropped to 50% and even into the 40s. She also noted an improvement in chest tightness, which she attributed to the cleaner air.
The dehumidifier features a Smart Laundry Mode that claims to dry clothes in six hours. The user tested this by putting a wash load on before bed and hanging it to dry overnight. She found that the clothes dried in about 14 hours, which was significantly faster than without the device, though the cold weather extended the process.
The unit is compact, easy to move with a handle, and simple to empty. However, the user noted that the Night Mode only dims the lights and does not reduce noise, which she found disruptive for sleep. Despite this, she was satisfied with the overall performance, particularly the reduction in mould and faster laundry drying.
