Challenge 10 Litre Dehumidifier

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The first is brand. Looking at the brand of the product is often a really good indicator for judging product quality. For example you’d expect a much higher quality product from a brand known for providing excellent quality than you would from an unknown or even a budget brand. They are brilliant, we have one running every night, makes a huge difference, we brought ours based on the number of bedrooms in our house. Saves wiping down windows in the mornings. Drying of washing when you can’t hang it outside at this time of year, Well worth the money, ours is full every morning."(Vetted by Mumsnet user Roselilly36) Our verdict What specifications should you look out for when shopping for a dehumidifier? Here is the ultimate buying guide to get you the best features and specs when buying a dehumidifier for your home. Before You Buy Just before we get into the detail of analysing the price of this product, we want to briefly highlight the importance of setting yourself a budget before you spend too much time shopping around for a suitable product. It’s all too often that we get carried away when shopping and find ourselves buying a fantastic product, but probably actually overdelivers on what we need and therefore costs a lot more than we should have spent. So spend a bit of time looking around at the sort of price you can expect to pay for products in the Dehumidifiers category and use that alongside your own financial situation to set yourself a budget. This function means that you are able to put the device on a timer so that it comes on at your desired time. Wheels

If you are not wanting to pour out the water from your dehumidifier then this allows you to plug a hose into the device and pump the water out. This is handy if your dehumidifier is really big and it would be heavy to pour out yourself. Humidistat Clothes drying during the winter months is not an easy task. But the Swan 20L Low Energy Dehumidifier really helps to speed up the whole process. It’s a thirsty machine and fills up in no time at all. It is easy to set up, use and empty and it’s pretty easy on the eye too (well, for a dehumidifier).

Humidity levels: Relative humidity (RH) should sit between 30 to 60%, and most models have a built-in humidistat to keep the room at your chosen level. Devices with an auto-setting monitor adjust the moisture levels in the room, which can save on electricity. Intelligent dehumidification allows for automatic adjustments of the humidity while continuous dehumidification provides immediate results. There are three fan speeds, a timer function and automatic restart allowing the unit to turn on automatically in the event of a power loss. Type: Desiccant Dehumidifier | Extraction amount: 7L | Tank capacity: 2L | Dimensions: H47.5 x W29 x D17.5cm | Weight: 6kg | Power: 300W | Cost per hour: 10p | Noise level: 34dB | Max room size: N/A | Laundry mode: Yes | Warranty: 2 years What we like Type: Air ioniser | Extraction amount: 20 litres | Tank capacity: 3 litres | Dimensions: D24.5 x W35 x H51cm | Weight: ‎15.6 kg | Power: 260W | Noise level: 37dB | Max room size: 70m²| Laundry mode: No | Warranty: 2 years What we like The benefit of a desiccant dehumidifier is that it is able to keep extracting moisture from the air continuously, and unlike a compressor dehumidifier, it can operate even in close to freezing temperatures – so it would make a viable option for an outhouse, for example. Truly versatile and more eco-friendly than most, this well-built dehumidifier is just the job for soaking up damp and reducing troublesome mould. It also comes with a 2-year warranty, so you’re covered if anything goes wrong.

The next step was to try and narrow down our search even more. So we’ve already looked the prices of products in the Dehumidifiers category. Then we’ve also looked at the prices of products from Challenge. So this step combines the two and looks specifically at the price you’d expect to pay for Challenge branded products in the Dehumidifiers category. Tested by MNHQ: Kärcher WV Classic window vac review: this old favourite will not let you down Key specs So, how does that affect you? Living in a mouldy and damp home can cause serious health issues, particularly for allergy and asthma sufferers, which include an increased risk of respiratory illness and infections. Additionally, damp can make your home look unattractive and give it a musty smell, with the excess moisture causing damage to your walls, carpet, ceiling and furniture. What does a dehumidifier do? An additional extra for this model is an attachable hose to drain away water and moisture continuously as this appliance works. This enables the Logik to work consistently and maintain quality air flow in your home and ensure performance. If you don’t want a big, noisy device taking up space in your home, the Pro Breeze Dehumidifier is the compact, low-cost and energy-efficient answer to your prayers. With a noise level of 34dB, it is whisper-quiet, so you’ll be happy to take it everywhere, including your office, with no loud compressor to deal with - a boon for those of us working from home.Next up is material. Read through the product description for Challenge 12 Litre Dehumidifier to get an understanding of the materials the product is made from. Some materials will obviously be known for delivering better quality item than others. You might also have decided that you’ll only accept a product made from a particular material. Dry clothes indoors and enjoy faster drying times with the fast laundry dry function. Blast clothes with warm air to speed up drying times and wear your clothes sooner. The Logik ensures your room stays moisture free while laundry is drying indoors. Type: Compressor Dehumidifier | Extraction amount: 25L | Tank capacity: 6L | Dimensions: H62.3 x W37.7 x D26.3cm | Weight: 13kg | Power: 320W | Cost per hour: 11p | Noise level: 41dB | Max room size: N/A| Laundry mode: Yes | Warranty: 1 year What we like From older, draughty houses to unheated, low-traffic spaces like a garage or basement, experts recommend a desiccant dehumidifier, like the EcoAir DD1 Simple, as the most effective type in colder temperatures (far more than its compressor counterparts). What’s more, Mumsnetters love this model for its compact, slimline design with a portable carry handle and its ability to quietly extract up to seven litres of water daily (so you won’t be disturbed whilst sleeping or working from home!).

Of the 12 products, we discovered that 8 were more expensive and 3 were cheaper than Challenge 12 Litre Dehumidifier. Prices from Challenge If the brand you buy is important to you, our best advice is to spend some time writing up your own list of ideal brands. That way when you come to the point where you’re comparing product options you can filter to only show the products from brands in your list. With the cost of living going up, we know that dehumidifiers can be expensive, so we’ve included this mid-budget option from Argos’ Challenge range. Effective, energy efficient and reasonably priced (comparatively), their 12L dehumidifier is reportedly a little noisier than other models, but Mumsnet users and previous customers agree that it does the job!A dehumidifier removes excess moisture from the air to dry out the room, depositing it safely inside its water tank until you are ready to pour it away. Its job is to help you reach the optimum humidity level, and some even purify the air, removing allergens and dust through their filter. Type: Compressor Dehumidifier | Extraction amount: 10L| Tank capacity: 1.8L | Dimensions: H57.5 x W34.5 x D23.6cm | Weight: 9.6kg | Power: 280W | Cost per hour: 9p | Noise level: 47dB | Max room size: 25m²| Laundry mode: No | Warranty: 1 year What we like That depends on your humidity levels and what you’re trying to achieve. You don’t always have to leave your dehumidifier on, but you may want to if your damp problem is severe. Also, it can be cheaper to run them at night.