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Best dehumidifier deals December 2023: Top savings from Amazon, Homebase and more

Tackle damp and pollutants with these discounted dehumidifiers

Sarah Young
Monday 04 December 2023 15:06
<p>These energy-efficient appliances can help dry your laundry, too </p>

These energy-efficient appliances can help dry your laundry, too

If damp in your home is a growing concern, a dehumidifier might have made its way onto your wish list. However, the cost-of-living crisis is also a concern. So, with this in mind, we’ve tracked down the best dehumidifier deals around.

Luckily, for those looking to invest in these often pricey household appliances, there are plenty of offers available, courtesy of Amazon, Appliances Direct and more.

If you’re wondering how they work, dehumidifiers remove excess water in the air and lower humidity levels, which, in turn, gets rid of allergens, mould, damp and pollutants. Not only are they an economical way to dry your laundry – as they draw moisture from fabrics – they are also cost-efficient (the average cost of running a dehumidifier is less than 40p an hour).

So, whether you’re looking to have one in a large or small room, there are plenty of options on offer across mini and extra-large machines.

Helping you in your dehumidifier-buying quest, the IndyBest team is here to point you in the direction of the hottest deals available now.

The best dehumidifier deals for December 2023 in the UK are:

ElectriQ 5l low-energy compact compressor dehumidifier and anti-odour air purifier: Was £129.97, now £89.98, Appliancesdirect.co.uk

If cost-effectiveness is high on your checklist, this 5l option from ElectriQ could be one dehumidifier to consider. The energy-efficient model can be set to auto-switch, using the 24-hour timer, and it will switch off automatically when the water tank is full. Meanwhile, you can boost clothes-drying times, and set the perfect humidity level, thanks to the humidistat. Featuring an activated carbon filter to help remove odours, this seems like a bargain at less than £100.

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ElectriQ 25l laundry dehumidifier and antibacterial UV and HEPA air purifier: Was £363, now £279.97, Appliancesdirect.co.uk

Save more than £80 when you buy this laundry dehumidifier from ElectriQ, which is billed as being both an economical and efficient way of tackling condensation and mould in your home. With laundry and sleep mode for when you want to get some shut-eye sans the distraction of the LED lights, this model is able to oust 25l of moisture from the air over the course of a day. Designed for medium and even larger spaces, connect the dehumidifier to your smart device and you can control it remotely, using Alexa and Google Home.

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UniBond aero 360 moisture absorber: Was £22.49, now £12.75, Amazon.co.uk

A more affordable option, UniBond’s non-electric offering earned a spot in our round-up of the best dehumidifiers. Working similarly to dishwasher tablets, each pod (included) lasts for around three months. “Despite its small size, it can collect up to 500ml of water. This makes it ideal for small spaces, such as kitchens, bathrooms, or even in damp spots, such as under the stairs,” our tester said. Noting how just using it for a day left a fresher smell around the place. They added that though it “doesn’t gather as much moisture as its electric counterparts, it’s silent, doesn’t use any electricity and is easy to move around.”

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ElectriQ 10l laundry dehumidifier with air purifier mode: Was £129.98, now £99.97, Appliancesdirect.co.uk

The LED lights on this model clearly indicate the humidity level of the room it’s in, whether it’s ideal, above ideal or high. It also comes with a dedicated laundry mode (to help your load dry faster) and a 24-hour timer. The activated carbon filter also helps filter out any unpleasant odours that might be lingering. Plus, when the 2.4l water tank is full, the appliance will switch off automatically.

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Homebase 20l dehumidifier: Was £200, now £150, Homebase.co.uk

Ideal for larger rooms, Homebase’s 20l dehumidifer will help with persistent damp issues at home. Complete with two speeds and four modes (normal, laundry, fan and auto), it boasts a 6.5l removable water tank and is able to collect up to 20l of moisture per day. Plus, it features a handy sleep mode and 24-hour timer, as well as a smart humidity indicator light, to keep you in the loop. There’s no better time to buy, as you can save 25 per cent on the dehumidifier right now.

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ProBreeze 12l day dehumidifier: Was £189.99, now £159.99, Amazon.co.uk

With more than 3,000 five-star ratings on Amazon alone, this ProBreeze dehumidifier certainly deserves more than a moment of your attention – especially now there’s a saving of £30 to be had. Included in this nifty device is a 24-hour built-in timer, automatic humidity sensor and a large 1.8l water tank, making it ideal for large rooms prone to damp issues.

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De’Longhi DEX212F dehumidifier: Was £268.97, now £189.97, Appliancesdirect.co.uk

Named best for drying laundry in our guide to the best dehumidifiers, our tester had a lot of great things to say about this 14l device. “This model has a sleek, modern design that means you can plonk it in any room without it looking out of place,” they began. They added: “It did a great job of helping to speed up the amount of time it took for our clothes to dry, which is super handy in the winter months when the washing line is out of action.”

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How does a dehumidifier work?

Dehumidifiers are all about ousting excess moisture from the air in your home, which should ease the effects of damp – whether that be mould accumulating on the walls, or tackling dust mites (which thrive in warm, damp conditions).

There are actually two kinds of dehumidifier you can choose from, depending on the conditions in your home. The first of these is referred to as a refrigerator dehumidifier, as it works by drawing moisture in through a fan before cooling it with very cold, refrigerated coils. Cooling the air creates condensation, which collects in the dehumidifier’s tank (this is why transparent tanks can be helpful). These are generally best if your house tends to be warm.

The second relies on some kind of absorbent material, which will suck up any damp from the air that way. When this material is heated up, the moisture then drips into the water tank.

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