Of course, it doesn’t gather as much moisture as its electric counterparts, but it’s silent, doesn’t use any electricity and is easy to move around, so what’s not to love?

Another plus is that we now use the utility room as a drying room when can't put the washing out, it seems to suck the water out of the clothes, cheaper than the tumble dryer. The transparent water tank means I can keep tabs on when to empty it although it rarely needs emptying more than once a day. Plus, this is a great option that will see you use it throughout summer too, as it has a fan mode that will cool the air while reducing humidity.Exactly how much electricity a dehumidifier will use will depend on the model but, generally speaking, they’re energy-efficient appliances that use very little electricity, particularly when compared with some other home appliances. Standing 22cm high and weighing little more than a bag of sugar, unlike some dehumidifiers The ProBreeze is easy to move around and won’t stand out like a sore thumb once it’s in place. inches dehumidifier can remove up to 50 pints (under 95°F, 90%RH condition) of moisture every 12 hours, covers ups to 4,500 square feet and adjusts the humidity from 30% to 80%. Depending on the size and energy efficiency of the model, they don’t cost much to run, even if you have them on for an extended period of time. While it is quiet, it is not silent and falling asleep with the dehumidifier in operation is difficult.

We tested a range of dehumidifiers by letting them run continuously in different spaces and under different conditions, such as with laundry drying or while cooking.The reusable filter on the back of the dehumidifier for your home can be easily detached for washing or installation. If you’re drying clothes, just place the dehumidifier in the room, making sure the door and windows are all closed. Perfect for small spaces and rooms up to 15 square metres, this dehumidifier is so neat and compact that it will sit neatly on your shelves or sideboard without you even realising it’s there. We really loved the setting that can help dry paint and plaster, so, if you’re about to embark on some DIY, this is the dehumidifier for you.

Although heavy, the Midea is set on castors, making it a doddle to transfer between different rooms once it’s on the right floor. This mode runs the unit at 35 per cent humidity and then, after six hours, switches the compressor off at 40 per cent whilst continuing to keep the fan running, which helps keep energy costs down. Solid, compact and not bad looking, the Honeywell 24L Portable Dehumidifier is designed for medium to large-sized homes with three to five bedrooms. With this DeLonghi dehumidifier sat next to my standard, non-heated clothes airer, my washing dried within a few hours, including a pair of jeans and a hoodie.We should also point out that this dehumidifier is loud, and you can’t reduce the noise by switching to a lower fan speed. They mention that it easily removes a large amount of moisture from their conservatory, and it sucks the water out of their clothes. With its intelligent control logic system, the Meaco DD8LJ will turn itself off when the target humidity is reached before turning the fan on 30 minutes later and sampling the air again. It only has a small extraction rate of 350ml per day, so this isn’t going to work very well if you’ve got a serious damp issue.