Unfortunately, this model doesn’t come with a humidistat. This is a piece of equipment that automatically detects the humidity level in the surrounding air. It can then tell the dehumidifier when a target humidity has been reached before switching itself off. You wouldn’t really expect this feature in a cheaper dehumidifier though so it’s not a big negative. Pros and Cons ✅ Pros We also like that it’s well-suited to colder temperatures, as its a desiccant dehumidifier, and can operate at temperatures below 10C. Dehumidifier manufacturers have started to update their older models or create new ones using refrigerant gases with less of a global warming impact, such as R290. If you buy an older second-hand model, it may use a HFC (hydrofluorocarbon) refrigerant that can be a potent greenhouse gas if leaked. Find out more about improving your indoor air quality at home. Moisture absorbers: can they help with damp?

Integrated cord storage This is handy for saving space when the dehumidifier isn’t in use, and removes the risk of tripping over a sprawling cable.It has a 250 ml per day extraction capacity, so you can leave it running for a couple of days before it reaches its 500-millilitre capacity. If you’re running a dehumidifier, keep the door to the room the dehumidifier is in open, so that air can circulate through your home. But close the window, so that damp air outside – which will migrate towards drier spots – isn’t drawn to the drier air indoors. It is an excellent solution for owners of towing caravans and motorhomes that want to avoid their soft furnishings from smelling musty after a few weeks or months of being parked up in their garage or driveway. What we don’t like about the ANSIO 500ml Dehumidifier These aren’t powerful enough by themselves to get rid of widespread damp in larger spaces but they can be a great tool for preventing it in the first instance. The more severe the damp or condensation, the more units we recommend you use. Using up to 5 units in a single room will have a strong effect on preventing damp. If you’ve bought a second-hand dehumidifier, read our guide to your rights when buying second-hand goods. How do I dispose of a dehumidifier?

Wheels/castors These could come in useful if your dehumidifier is heavy – they can weigh from 6kg to more than 16kg. Night mode Dehumidifiers can be noisy machines. If you intend to run it at night, look for a model with a 'night mode' or a 'silent mode'. litres – large capacity. A sensible choice if you have a lot of moisture that you need to get rid of fast. For example, clearing up after a flood or dealing with lots of water in the air through drying laundry indoors. Smart features So-called 'smart' dehumidifiers can be controlled via a smartphone app as well as the standard control panel. This could come in handy if you want to turn your dehumidifier on or off or adjust the settings, such as fan speed, while you're in another room or even out of the house. Keep in mind that smart models tend to be more expensive.Well, to put it plainly, we like the price. If you are looking for the best budget dehumidifier then look no further. The ANSIO 12L comes with an automatic shut off timer, this lets you decide how long you want the dehumidifier to run before turning off. This is a very useful feature if you want to leave the product running while you are out of the house. It is not as useful as a full 24 hr programmable timer, but these are not common in budget dehumidifiers. We like its compact size and the fact that it is an easy machine to move from room to room when you want to freshen up and improve the air quality in spaces around your house. It is an excellent choice for homes with very small bathrooms and limited floor space where a larger dehumidifier would get in the way.

Which one 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. ANSIO are a brand of home, cooling, garden, kitchen and air treatment appliances. They sell fans, air purifiers, dehumidifiers, garment steamers, humidifiers, kettles, steam irons, egg boilers, and more. SpecificationThis model has very practical features that you should always look for in a 12L dehumidifier. Dual fan speed lets you switch between 2 fan speeds. You might wonder why this is good, we are here to tell you that this feature is INCREDIBLY useful, here’s why. . . The higher fan speed can be used to dry laundry as a laundry mode! We took an in-depth look at whether a dehumidifier can be used to dry clothesand the results were amazing. It turns out that a dehumidifier is a great alternative to the conventional tumble dryer. Look at our test scores. Every dehumidifier we review has an energy efficiency rating, so our highest-scoring models are most likely to be the least wasteful. The ANSIO 12L offers a massive 12L extraction rate, perfect for most rooms or small homes. It is highly unusual to find this extraction rate in a dehumidifier at this price. Somehow Ansio has managed to do it and the result is one of the best budget dehumidifiers you can get hold of.

Humidistat Most dehumidifiers have one of these. A humidistat monitors moisture levels in the air and adjusts the dehumidifier to maintain the humidity level you’ve selected. Some models also have a more nuanced auto setting, where the machine adjusts its settings according to its idea of the most appropriate relative humidity. Continuous-drain facility Many dehumidifiers allow you to connect a hose and flush the collected water away to a low-level drain. This will save you having to empty the water tank, or prevent the machine from getting full and switching off if you're not around to empty it. Note that dehumidifiers with this function often don’t come with a hose in the box, so you’ll probably have to buy it separately. What you need to remember here is that size really does matter. This is a small and compact dehumidifier suitable for small rooms, so it will struggle to be effective and get overwhelmed when placed in a large area.Timer Allows you to program the dehumidifier to turn on and/or off after a specified time. This could help you to save money if you're on a tariff offering cheaper energy at certain times of day, or if you want to leave the dehumidifier on for a few hours after going out, but you don't need it on all day. Here’s why we like these, they offer a cheap, silent and effective replacement for an electric dehumidifier in many instances. They excel in areas where you often don’t need a regular dehumidifier like cars, sheds, garages, cupboards, etc. This model has a quiet operation, so it can be used in an occupied room without too much disturbance, such as in a home office or kitchen while you work.