Meaco MeacoDry ABC Dehumidifier (Black) 12L - Ultra Quiet Dehumidifier - Energy Efficient Electric Compressor Dehumidifier for home - Removes Condensation & Damp, prevents Mould

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Automatic defrost - increases water extraction whilst saving energy when used in lower temperatures

The Meaco MeacoDry ABC 12L is a refrigerant (compressor) dehumidifier from one of the UK’s biggest dehumidifier brands. It’s designed to extract water and reduce humidity in the average 2 bedroom home or flat, with a maximum extraction capacity of 12 litres per day. degrees Celsius– 12.66 litres per day at 80% relative humidity, 7.82 litres per day at 60% relative humidity There’s also a continuous drainage option that bypasses the tank, allowing you to release the water directly into a drain or sink. You’ll need to buy a separate hose for this though. In fact, we struggle to find any dehumidifier that’s quieter than the ABC. For comparison, the excellent Meaco DD8L Zambezi, which is a desiccant model, has a maximum noise output of 50dB. The closest refrigerant model is the Electriq CD20LE which has a maximum noise output of 42dB. It’s not perfect though. Like all refrigerant models, it struggles at low temperatures (look at desiccant dehumidifiers instead). The rear-facing water tank can also be inconvenient to remove.As with all refrigerant dehumidifiers, there is a sharp drop-off in efficiency as the temperature falls though. Laundry mode – makes the machine run at full speed for 6 hours to help dry your clothes and then switch off to save energy There are also two fan speeds. The low speed is perfect if you want to maintain a certain humidity level with minimal noise (more on the ABC’s quiet operation in a moment), while the high speed reduces humidity faster. We now have three quality 12L dehumidifiers in our range which is causing a bit of confusion for some customers and we get asked on a regular basis what the differences are between the three models. They will all deal with your damp problems and help with condensation in a flat, apartment or a smaller house up to three bedrooms in size. But which one is best for you?

The ABC has a 2.6 litre water tank. This is around average for a 12L dehumidifier, as any larger would ruin the compact design. Be prepared to empty it fairly often though, especially when first reducing the humidity in your home. You can also put the dehumidifier into continuous operation mode. This overrides the automatic switch-off function and keeps the dehumidifier working until you turn it off manually. While most people won’t use this setting, it can be useful for very damp rooms. One thing to note about this machine is that it doesn’t come with a HEPA filter or air purification mode. A standard dust filter is included, but it doesn’t provide the filtration of models like the Meaco 12L Low Energy. This isn’t a complaint – air purification is a bonus on a dehumidifier, not an essential feature – but could be important if you suffer from allergies. As with all refrigerant dehumidifiers, there’s an automatic defrost function to keep the machine running – albeit much less efficiently – at colder temperatures. There’s also an automatic switch-off function if the water tank is full.There are six indicator lights. These are for laundry mode, fan speed, timer function, power and emptying indication. The five buttons below the lights allow you to cycle through the various settings. This cycling through settings might seem outdated, but it’s a functional system and a more complex control panel wouldn’t add much to the machine (other than price). If noise is something you’re worried about when buying a dehumidifier, the ABC is an excellent option. The Meaco ABC has a simple control panel. There’s a digital display showing the current relative humidity, along with several buttons to adjust various other settings. The display is also where you can adjust the target humidity (steps of 5%) between 30-80%. Note: Meaco offers a two-year warranty for parts and labour. You can choose to extend this to five years for extra peace of mind. Summary degrees Celsius– 8.04 litres per day at 80% relative humidity, 4.98 litres per day at 60% relative humidity

Note: This review is of the 12L version of the MeacoDry ABC. There’s also a smaller 10L version that’s cheaper, but with a lower extraction rate. Aside from the size and extraction rate, both models have similar features. Design and Appearance degrees Celsius– 10.21 litres per day at 80% relative humidity, 6.42 litres per day at 60% relative humidity If you have high humidity in the home and that causes problems with condensation or damp - or could cause such problems in the future, whether your home is brand new or a bit older - then a dehumidifier is a very sensible way to condense that moisture into water in a tank system and then, well, go and water your plants with it. Job done, see ya later excess humidity.That's not all the MeacoDry ABC 12L Dehumidifier can do though: it's got a Laundry mode which, when pressed, ups the extraction rate ante, in turn significantly helping to remove moisture from drying clothes. No, you won't get that fresh and soft outdoorsy feel from such a drying technique - but when it's raining outside and you've got sheets to dry it's an absolute life-saver, and less expensive than hammering out a heat-based dryer too. With a typical 2.45p per hour running cost, based on 15.2p/kWh, this unit is incredibly energy efficient and can help to reduce your bills. The MeacoDry ‘ABC’ can be practical remedy for moisture issues in your home such as damp, condensation, and can even be used as an alternative to your tumble dryer. It has a similar RRP to the Meaco 12L Low Energy, so the right option depends on which you prefer. If you’re looking for a quiet machine or a more attractive design, the ABC is the better option. It’s also slightly faster at extracting water than the 12L Low Energy.