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The Avalla X-150 is an efficient, environmentally friendly, quiet and built to last dehumidifier. It is very good value for money and offers really useful and easy to use features.When the tank is full, the tank full indicator on the top panel illuminates and the unit shuts off automatically. Depending on your set-up, you might want to keep costs down and just use a neater dehumidifier in a defined area like a cupboard or bathroom. For larger or busy households, where you might want the machine to help with drying clothes and keeping multiple spaces dry, then we’d guide you in the direction of spending a little extra to get a solid performer that will both make a noticeable difference and be able to handle the pace for years to come. Do you run a dehumidifier in the winter? You can't turn the machine off once the water tank is full, so you have to empty it before being able to use any of the other controls A humidistat is not dissimilar to a thermostat, in that it detects the moisture levels in the air, and will adjust the power of your humidifier depending on what it reads.

She works with brands ranging from WIRED and BBC Food to The Independent, Ideal Home and Stylist. She reviewed the Meaco MeacoDry Arete One 10L Dehumidifier, one of the top-rated models in our guide, from her own home. Do dehumidifiers work and are they worth it? Because we tested this in a very damp, under-the-stairs cupboard, the machine's automatic cut-off feature was really useful. It meant we could leave the machine running while we were out, to capture as much water as possible, without having to worry about overflow. In fact, in just a couple of hours, it had filled and switched off. A compressor dehumidifier “is the cheapest type to run in typical household conditions (with a temperature of 20°C and 60% relative humidity),” Chris explains."A compressor dehumidifier collects the excess moisture in a tank and only changes the temperature of the air by 1-2°C as it passes through meaning they have no real effect on the temperature of a room, but they are cheaper to run." If most of your dampness comes from airing laundry, you might also be thinking about investing in a tumble dryer –although these start at around the same price as a dehumidifier and it’s widely agreed they cost much more to run.But there are alternative ways to dry laundry, one of which is to use a dehumidifier to help dry clothes.

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Despite its neat stature, it has a large enough capacity to deal with up to 46m² at any one time. However, we found it most efficient in smaller spaces where it drew in a surprising amount of water in just a few hours. This will fluctuate with the levels of humidity in any one environment, but our tank was full after half a day and needed emptying. SAFE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT - We only use natural, non-toxic, and environmentally safe R290 refrigerant. Most portable de humidifiers on the market continue to use R134a which is cheaper, but its global warming effect is 1,410 times higher than carbon dioxide and 50 times higher than methane. When you buy an Avalla smart dehumidifier, you’re investing into a next generation, planet compatible product. The minimum operating temp is 16°. And, be sure to position your dehumidifier properly too, to allow it to work as efficiently as possible. Chris explained, “Make sure that you keep your dehumidifier on a flat surface 15-30 cm away from furniture or other objects (unless you have an Arete dehumidifier which does not require extra space around it) and keep it on a flat surface.” 4. Only run your dehumidifier when needed