As usual, this November, we’ll be sifting through products in popular retailers’ Black Friday sales to reveal our pick of the best offers, based on both price and product quality. But it remains to be seen whether we’ll see any decent dehumidifier deals in 2023.
Why should I shop the Black Friday dehumidifier deals with Which?
Our experts test and review dehumidifiers throughout the year, not just when the sales are on. Our intensive research helps us uncover the best dehumidifiers, from popular brands including DeLonghi, Ecoair and Meaco - the products worth spending your hard-earned money on.
On this page, we’ll aim to feature products that we’ve rigorously tested in our lab – we won't recommend deals on shoddy appliances. But it’s still worth reading our reviews to find a dehumidifier that best suits your specific needs.
Will there be any dehumidifier deals in the sales this year?
Louise Sayers, Which? Market Analyst for dehumidifiers says:
‘Because the sales happen right in the middle of the peak buying season for dehumidifiers, retailers do not have to drop their prices in order to shift stock - which means there are few good deals to be found.
‘We saw only a handful of dehumidifier models from less well-known brands in the sales last year: there wasn’t a lot of choice and discounts were scant.
‘For this reason, especially if you’re on a budget, we recommend investing in a model that offers genuinely good value at full price, like the models that we’ve given our Great Value endorsement. These aren’t Best Buys but do pretty well in our tests and are at least 20% cheaper than the average cost of dehumidifiers we’ve tested.’
Popular dehumidifiers under £200
These lower-priced dehumidifiers from our recent tests are worth considering.
Argos Challenge 10L 849/9493
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This basic dehumidifier is light on features, but it does have a humidistat that allows you to adjust the relative humidity (RH) from 35% to 85% in 5% increments.
There's no timer on this model, but it will shut off automatically when the 2L tank is full.
.Meaco Arete One 10L
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This feature-rich dehumidifier has a sleep mode, where the lights on the unit turn off and the fan drops to the lowest speed for minimal disturbance while you sleep.
For more information, see our fullInventor Fresh 12L
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This cheaper-than-average refrigerant dehumidifier has a good spread of features, including a 24-hour timer, a carry handle and wheels.
What size and type of dehumidifier should I buy?
Patrick Gallagher, Which? researcher says:
Choosing a type
'The type of dehumidifier you choose will depend on the conditions of the space you want to use it in.
'Refrigerant dehumidifiers are typically more energy efficient and work best in normal room temperatures, but will struggle (or not work at all) in rooms below 10°C. If you need a dehumidifier for an unheated room, such as a cellar, garage or attic, then you'll want to buy a desiccant model. These are designed in a way that allows them to function more effectively in cold rooms.
Choosing a size or capacity
'As for the size or capacity of a dehumidifier, this describes how many litres of water it's able to extract from the air each day, and ranges from seven to 40 litres. Which capacity you need depends on the size of the space you want to use it in, how many people are living in the home generating moisture through activities such as cooking, washing and doing laundry, and the extent of your damp problem.
'A 7-12 litre capacity model will suit a single person living in a small flat, looking to tackle a mild damp problem. Dehumidifiers with a capacity of 14-16 litres are suitable if there are more of you creating moisture through activities such as showering, cooking and washing clothes at home, or your damp problem is more severe. If you have a lot of moisture you need to get rid of fast, then you'll likely want a model with a large capacity of 18+ litres.'
How to recycle old appliances
If you're looking to replace an ageing dehumidifier by shopping the winter sales, make sure you dispose of your old one in a sustainable way.
One option is kerbside collection for small electrical items – in many cases, your local council will collect smaller items such as toasters and kettles. Alternatively, you can drop items at a local recycling centre, or hand them over to retailers that have their own recycling schemes.
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