The Arete One is also unusual for a compressor-based dehumidifier (one that uses refrigeration to cool and condense water in the air), in that it will work at temperatures of below 10°C. The unit looks both sleek and modern, with simple monochrome styling that blends easily into a room without standing out too much.

In the past we found the Ebac 2650e worked a little better, albeit over a longer 8 hour boost cycle. I tested it overnight in an unheated, external utility room that’s horribly prone to condensation, and it did a solid job of keeping the drips at bay. What’s more, the new model comes in a 25L variant for larger households, which isn’t an option with the ABC range. Unlike many competing compressor dehumidifiers, the Arete range comes withkWh – and remember that the Smart Humidity Mode means that you probably won't be running the unit 24/7 unless you have a serious humidity problem, in which case a dehumidifier may not be your best long-term solution.

The cutting-edge compressor technology in the Meaco Arete range provides the most energy efficient range of Meaco products yet in a sleek package that runs as quiet as 35dB and is the most energy efficient dehumidifier to date. When in laundry mode, if the unit reduces relative humidity below the set target, it will go into Fan Only mode that will continue to dry your laundry but is an amazing feature to help you dry your laundry quicker and easier whilst saving you money. This powerful 20L dehumidifier made fast work of drying wet washing in my tests, although, it's likely its increased extraction rate helped it in this regard.Note that you don't have to use a filter if you'd prefer not to, as there is also a washable dust filter in the machine. A dehumidifier isn't the most exciting of household appliances, but it's obvious that attention has still been paid to the MeacoDry Arete One dehumidifier's design. Please be aware that large items, such as Range Cookers, and large Fridge Freezers (including American Fridge Freezers) will not fit through a normal width doorway. Arete is the Greek Goddess of Excellence in all things and, with this range of dehumidifiers, this is exactly what we have achieved. For comparison, as I discovered in my Pro Breeze 1500ml Mini Dehumidifier review, this Peltier model can only extract 0.

If there are access difficulties, which prevent our driver from delivering the goods into your property, you can request that we drop the items off outside for you to take in yourself. select Night Mode and every light is turned off; the fan speed drops to the quiet low mode and there will be no bleeps.The MeacoDry Arete One dehumidifier's build quality feels solid and durable, and its curved body is a clever touch that makes the appliance look smaller than its H47 x W32 x D24cm measurements. Set a target humidity for complete control over your home air quality and even enable the smart laundry mode to ramp up the unit to dry your clothes quicker. Designed to maintain a steady humidity in your home, the control logic function manages the fan speed to increase extraction rates when required. You can then bask in the glory of a dry home, with mould-free walls, and windows you can see out of because they're no longer streaming with condensation. But, considering this dehumidifier does such a stellar job, these few points are very easy to overlook.

If you want to always have cleaner, fresher air in your home this filter will have to be replaced roughly every 3 months. Using a dehumidifier can help prevent mould damage to organic materials like upholstery or rust on metal parts. One thing that Meaco wanted to address when designing the Arete One was noise levels and the company says that this dehumidifier is twice as quiet as the industry standard. The only downsides for me are that there is no timer, and this dehumidifier doesn't have any Wi-Fi compatibility, which is a bit of a shame because I’d love to have been able to operate it remotely via an App. Paul Douglas is Global Digital Editorial Strategy Director at Future and has worked in publishing for over 25 years.How often depends on factors such as your environment and how often you use it, but on average Meaco suggests every three months. We may however choose to reduce the collection charge if you are purchasing another product from us.