8 Fantastic dehumidifiers for tackling damp at home

As you look forward to increasingly long days and the warmer weather of spring and summer, we’ll also need to contend with warmer temperatures in the home. High levels of humidity can cause discomfort, trouble with sleeping and poor air quality that in turn can result in allergies or irritation.

Overly moist conditions inside a home can cause mould, musty smells, on top of being an ideal breeding ground for bacteria. Dehumidifiers help by drawing moisture from the air and pushing out dryer air which in turn can get rid of odours, damp and dust that may linger in certain areas around the house.

A bit smaller than your average carry-on luggage, this dehumidifier is great for getting rid of damp in the home. It operates in three different modes – constant, sleep mode and auto-mode and can cover an area of 1500 square feet.

The model also has a front-facing control panel, allowing you to cycle through mode and adjust humidity levels. Plus, with four 360-degree spin wheels, you can easily maneouvre the machine around the home when needed.

Floor area – 1500 square feet

Tank volume – 2.5 litres

This digital dehumidifier has intuitive features like a HEPA filter for filtering small particles from the air. It’s a quiet functioning machine that can help to dry laundry, remove mould, damp and condensation from a variety of rooms.

The device also comes in a larger 20 litre a day model.

Floor area – 150 square feet

Tank volume – 2 litres

This Nyxi dehumidifier can draw up to ten litres of moisture from the air per day, and is great for homes, basements and offices.

The model includes a drainage hose to allow for convenient draining of the water tank, a washable filter and a built-in handle to help with moving the unit around.

Floor area – 200 square feet

Tank volume – 2 litres

With both automatic and manual drainage, plus an efficient compressor, this dehumidifier offers efficiency with low energy consumption. The model has a digital LED display with a smart panel that shows humidity levels and power settings.

And you can cycle between three modes (intelligent, sleep and continuous) at the touch of a button, depending on your usage preference.

Floor area – 2000 square feet

Tank volume – 2 litres

Capable of drawing 12 litres of moisture from the air a day, this dehumidifier is great for controlling your home environment. This model also conveniently functions at a very quiet 38dB, to not disturb your day-to-day tasks as it runs.

Also included is a 24-hour timer, three operating modes and a drain hose outlet for continuous draining.

Floor area – 150 square feet

Tank volume – 2 litres

With both automatic and manual drainage, plus an efficient compressor, this dehumidifier offers efficiency with low energy consumption. The model has a digital LED display with a smart panel, showing humidity levels and power settings.

And you can cycle between three modes (intelligent, sleep and continuous) at the touch of a button, depending on your usage preference.

Specifications:

Floor area – 2000 square feet

Tank volume – 2.5 litres

Covering a sizeable 4000 square feet and being able to draw 20 litres of water from the air per day, this model is a great choice for strong and widespread coverage.

This dehumidifier can also effectively help with drying clothes, as well as help to reduce musty odours and indoor water damage to walls, floors and furniture.

Specifications:

Floor area – 4500 square feet

Tank volume – 2.8 litres

This Shinco model keeps things simple with a design that includes a transparent water tank on its front. Conveniently running at a noise level to not disturb you or the family.

It also includes an ambient humidity display and a draining hose which you can use to either automatically drain the tank or manually drain it. And if you need to move it or store it away, it has an integrated carry handle for easy carrying, with a washable filter for simply cleaning.

Floor area – 150 square feet

Tank volume – 1.7 litres

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