What to look for
Features vary from model to model, so check the product page.
- Litres a day drawn out of the air, measured in test conditions; a bigger or damper home needs a higher figure.
- A humidity display, so one look tells you how damp the air is.
- Laundry mode for drying clothes on an airer more quickly.
- A timer and fan speeds, so it works only as hard as it needs to.
- Quiet running, if it will work in living rooms and bedrooms.
Other dehumidifiers, fans and heaters are in our heating and cooling range.
Signs you need one
Condensation streaming down the glass on cold mornings, a musty smell, dark patches in corners or behind wardrobes, and washing that takes days to dry all point to too much moisture. A dehumidifier pulls that water from the air into a tank you empty.
It treats the symptom, not the source. If the moisture is coming from a leaking pipe, an overflowing gutter or faulty brickwork, have that repaired as well, or the moisture will keep returning.
Compressor or desiccant?
| Type | Suits | Worth checking |
| Compressor | Heated rooms between 15°C and 35°C, through the year. | That the room rarely drops below 15°C. |
| Desiccant | Cold garages, workshops and cellars. | Compare models in our heating and cooling range. |
Getting good results
Close the room
Shut the doors and windows where it's working. Otherwise it's trying to dry the air outside as well. A closed room also reaches a comfortable level sooner, after which the machine can ease off and use less power.
Drying clothes
Choose a small room, shut the door, hang the washing on an airer and switch on laundry mode.
Bedrooms
For a damp bedroom, let it work while you're up and about, and set the timer so it switches off before bedtime.
What the litre figure means
The litre rating is the most a machine can collect in a day under test conditions. A cooler house gives up less water, so a whole home with heavy damp may call for a larger machine.
Once things have dried out
Let the display be your guide. Switch to a slower fan, or use the timer for a few hours each day rather than non-stop. Empty the tank when it's full, and keep the air filter clean following the manual.
Before you order
- Give it room. Space all round lets air flow in and out freely.
- Plan the emptying. The water goes into a tank that you tip away yourself; if you'd prefer a hose to a drain, check the product page.
- Check the temperature. If the room is often under 15°C, a desiccant model is the better choice.
- Think about moving it. Check the weight and how it's carried if it will travel between rooms.
- Use a wall socket near its spot; avoid trailing extension leads.
See EcoAir in Rochester
To see EcoAir before you decide, ring 01622 541312 before you travel and we'll check whether a model is on display at our showroom.
Buying EcoAir from KDH Electrical
Your dehumidifier carries the full UK guarantee from the manufacturer. We deliver free on orders over £600, normally within 3–7 working days. It simply plugs in and is ready to use.
Seen it cheaper at another UK retailer? We'll try to match it under our price match. Any questions, call 01622 541312.
EcoAir: your questions answered
Is a 12-litre dehumidifier big enough?
For condensation or damp in a flat or a modest house, usually yes. In a large home with serious damp, a higher-capacity machine will cope better.
Will it work in a cold garage?
A compressor model is designed for heated rooms, typically 15°C to 35°C; the product page gives the range. Unheated spaces such as garages and workshops are better served by a desiccant model.
Can I dry washing with it?
Yes. Hang the clothes on an airer in a small, closed room and use laundry mode if your model has one.
How do I know the room is dry enough?
Watch the humidity display, if your model has one; it shows when the air is back to normal.
Where is EcoAir based?
In London. Its range covers dehumidifiers, air purifiers and air conditioners for British and European homes.
Should it run all the time?
Not usually. Once the room is dry, use the timer and the display so it only works when it's needed.
Is it quiet enough for a bedroom?
Compare the decibel figure listed for each model; the quieter ones suit bedrooms and living rooms.