EcoAir DD1 Simple MK3 vs MeacoDry ABC 10L
For a heated flat, get the MeacoDry ABC 10L. For a cold garage, shed, conservatory or caravan, the EcoAir DD1 Simple.
EcoAir DD1 Simple MK3
A light desiccant dehumidifier with one rotary dial, for cold rooms, garages, caravans and drying washing. Uses more power than a compressor model.
MeacoDry ABC 10L
A small, quiet, cheap-to-run dehumidifier for a flat or a small house, with a laundry mode that dries washing indoors.
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The ABC 10L is a compressor model: quiet, cheap to run and good for washing in a warm home. The DD1 Simple is a desiccant, so it keeps working in cold spaces where compressor models struggle, but it uses more power.
- —It's for an unheated room, garage or caravan.
- —You want it light.
- —It's for a heated flat or small house.
- —You'll run it a lot and want it cheap to run.
What verified owners report
Only reviews from checked buyers count, and every 1–3 star review is read by us. How we do this
Owners love how quiet and light it is and that it keeps working in cold rooms, garages and caravans. The few unhappy ones mostly found it too weak for their home.
- ✓Quiet
- ✓Light and easy to move
- ✓Pulls out a lot of water, clears condensation
- −Too weak for their home
Owners love how fast it dries washing indoors, how quiet it is and how it clears condensation and damp. The few unhappy ones found it heavy to move, too weak for their home or noisier than expected.
- ✓Dries washing fast
- ✓Quiet
- ✓Clears condensation, damp and mould
- −Heavy to move, no wheels or proper handle
- −Doesn't remove enough water for their home
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Works in cold rooms
- +Light, about 6 kg
- +Simple dial and laundry mode
- −The 2 L tank needs emptying often unless you use the hose.
- −Some found it too weak for a whole house.
- −Uses more electricity than a compressor model.
- +Quiet, under 40 dB
- +Cheap to run
- +Laundry mode for drying washing
- −Heavy for its size, with one finger grip and no wheels.
- −The 2.6 L tank fills quickly in very damp rooms.
- −Too small to dry out a big, damp house.
For the curious
A deeper look at full specs.
Type
The EcoAir is desiccant and works from 1 °C; the Meaco is a compressor model from 5 °C.
Power
300 to 580 W for the EcoAir; 165 W for the Meaco.
Technical specifications
| DD1 Simple | Meaco ABC 10L | |
|---|---|---|
| Rated extraction | — | 10 litres a day at 30 °C, 80% humidity |
| At 27 °C, 60% humidity | — | 6 litres a day |
| Type | Desiccant | Compressor |
| Tank | 2 litres | 2.6 litres; continuous drain (hose not included) |
| Humidity setting | — | 30 to 80% |
| Fan | — | 2 speeds, 105 m³ an hour on low |
| Power | 300 W low, 580 W high | 165 W |
| Noise | 34 / 47 dB(A) | From 36 dB |
| Room temperature | 1 to 35 °C | 5 to 35 °C |
| Filters | Silver nano filter | Washable dust filter |
| Modes | Laundry, economy | Sleep, laundry, continuous; off timer 1–24 hours |
| Size (H × W × D) | — | 46.3 × 30 × 25 cm |
| Weight | 6 kg | 10.1 kg |
| Extraction | 7.5 litres a day at 20 °C, 60% humidity | — |
| Size (W × H × D) | 29 × 47.5 × 17.5 cm | — |
From the maker's spec sheet for the DD1 Simple (EcoAir DD1 Simple MK3) and the Meaco ABC 10L (MeacoDry ABC 10L), checked October 2026. Versions sold in other countries can differ slightly.
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Expert Reviews, T3, manufacturer specifications.
Owner reports for the DD1 Simple: 1,253 verified buyer ratings at Currys, read October 2026.
Owner reports for the Meaco ABC 10L: 1,309 verified buyer ratings at Currys, read October 2026.