Best for most homes
Meaco Arete One 20L
Great choice
- Right size for most houses
- Laundry mode for drying clothes
- Cleans the air while it dries
- Works less well in cold rooms below about 15°C
Best dehumidifiers
Most homes should get the Meaco Arete One 20L. Quiet, the right size, and great for drying washing indoors.
Best for big or very damp homes
Meaco Arete Two 25L
Great choice
- Most water removed of our picks
- Control it from your phone
- Louvre to aim air at washing
- Bigger and dearer than most homes need
Best for cold rooms
EcoAir DD1 Classic
Great choice
- Works well in cold rooms
- Light and easy to carry
- Quiet, and gently warms the room
- Uses more power than a compressor model in a warm room
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Why the Meaco Arete One 20L?
20 litres a day is the right size for a typical house, it's quiet enough for living areas, and laundry mode dries washing indoors. As a compressor model it slows down in cold rooms, where a desiccant like the EcoAir DD1 is better.
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications and the problems owners keep reporting, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026How we decide
Our verdict is an opinion based on published reviews and owner reports, not our own testing. Specs, prices and availability change — check the manufacturer's and retailer's details before you buy. Terms & disclaimer