electriQ 12L Low Energy Dehumidifier. Eliminates damp, condensation, mould and mildew. Suitable for up to 3 bed house

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Compressor dehumidifiers tend to be the most common design available in the UK. They work by drawing air into the dehumidifier via a fan, and then running the air over over cold coils to condense the moisture from it, whereby the condensed water is collected in a water tank.The coils are kept cool by refrigerant which means the unit also needs a compressor built in. The only downside of compressor dehumidifiers is that they need the air to be warm for this process to work. Most will work above 5°C, but they're most efficient at an ambient temperature of around 20°C (depending on the individual model). There are several brands of 12L dehumidifier, but the ElectriQ 12L dehumidifier stands tall. It features a wide array of features that aren’t found in standard 12L dehumidifiers. Below are some of its outstanding features. 2.5L water tank The EcoAir DD1 Simple MK3 Dehumidifier can extract up to 7.5 litres of moisture per day in cold temperatures as low as 1ºc, so it's a very useful option for conservatorys, basements or garages that don't have dedicated heating, as well as unheated rooms in the home during winter months. Despite its compact size, this dehumidifier is also heavy. And noisy. We also didn’t find it that much help with drying clothes, although it did a good job of managing general damp and reducing condensation and mould on windows and walls. Free unlimited phone support with a UK dedicated claims line. We have a dedicated claims line and are here to help.

So, if you’re after the smallest dehumidifier on the market, we think the Russell Hobbs RHDH1061G wins the accolade of best small dehumidifier, with good all round performance for its size housed in one of the smallest builds on the market – along as you don't expect too much from that 0.3L extraction rate. While both gadgets extract 12L of water per day, the ElectriQ 12L dehumidifier is a better option when it comes to the water tank capacity. The NETTA dehumidifier can only hold up to 1.5 litres, as compared to ElectriQ 12L dehumidifier which holds up to 2.5L.Another ElectriQ 12L dehumidifier feature that edges out the NETTA dehumidifier is the energy-saving capabilities. While the latter wattage is 220, the former wattage is 185. This is a huge difference when trying to save power consumption in the long run. It's not the most powerful dehumidifier on the market - you wouldn't expect it to be with the low energy consumption. But it can do a decent job at removing water, especially at room temperature or above. All costs includes parts, labour, call out and delivery charges, so you can rest assured there are no hidden costs. For smaller units we may ask you to return it to our UK repair centre.

Rubber feet at the base help to give the unit more stability when setting it up. However, this does not do much in making it easier to move the dehumidifier. Thanks to its small and light build, you can simply lift and carry the unit to any spot in the house. Emptying the electriQ 10L These levels are automatically shown on the front of the unit. Although there is around a 2-minute delay after a different level of humidity has been detected. The LED indicator can be turned off if you wish, although I don’t understand why you’d want to. Using the Humidifier. If you have more serious damp issues, then although a dehumidifier can help to reduce the problem and improve the air quality in your home, it won't prevent the damp from occurring in the first place, so it's important to get to the root of the issue. Read our guide to how to get rid of damp for help in identifying the cause of your damp issues, and how to treat them.The ElectriQ 12L dehumidifier display has six easy to operate button, plus an LED light display that indicates the current humidity level via colour changes as follows; As cleaning expert, Matthew Harrison from Price Your Job explains, if you house suffers from more serious damp issues, then 'to prevent future mould problems, you should consider draught-proofingand other jobs which will prevent moisture from entering your home in the first place'. Do dehumidifiers help to dry clothes?

Refrigerant dehumidifiers work best when there is a big difference in temperature between the coils and air. This is why they tend to be most effective at room temperature and above, but gradually become worse as the temperature drops. One complaint we have about this model is the 5 litre water tank. While this is bigger than most tanks, we would have liked a 6 litre tank considering the high maximum extraction rate. It's also not cheap, so there are probably better options if you don't need the "Smart" features.The dehumidifier does come with 4 casters, these are already fitted and makes moving the unit around easier. Now the most amazing feature is the clothes drying mode. If you like hanging wet clothes in the house, this device can help you a great deal. To use this mode, you just need to set the machine to its lower setting of 35% and your clothes will dry much faster. How to use ElectriQ 12L Dehumidifier The Pro Breeze 12L Low Energy Dehumidifier is a popular choice thanks to its relatively low price point that makes it one of the best value compressor dehumidifiers you can buy.