Not sure how good this is or how it compares to others, but I like buying from Aldi because of their excellent return policy (45 days hassle free returns) and the 3 years warranty.
Prevents many kinds of fungi and keeps rooms free from mildew and damp, so they stay dry, cosy and easy to keep clean.
6 function settings
Air dehumidifying performance max. 20 litres in 24 hours
Continuous use possible
Automatic switch-off function if the water tank is full
Timer function
Water tank capacity approx. 5.5 litres
38.5 x 29 x 59.5cm
Top comments
MR GUS
5 Oct 143#16
I have temp & humidity digital hygrometer readings in every room of the house, including the stair / landing area what would you like!? ...also use a woodburner with well seasoned wood, good dry heat. (don't forget a decent one for the logs, including a temp & moisture reading for the freshly split logs (species selector within that too).
My point is that some "thicky twins" within this sceptred isle, will buy this, stick it on yet not change their approach to lifestyle which more often than not contributes to the overall problem.
Daytime is rapidly disappearing, winterising needs to be approached now before frost & nasty weather set in for the common contributors that often ramp up the damp, mould, etc.
Folks, running a decent hepa filtration unit will also assist if you have it (spores), ..every little bit helps if you have a dodgey cold room, look at additional insulation too & take time to seal up air gaps ( & mouse access) around your wet rad pipes, with a bit of silicone.
One big source of condensate migration as mentioned in another thread (screwfix halogen fittings) is wet air movement from kitchens (cooking without adequate ventilation) which rises & go's through your light fittings & the like moving upward into the next floor (unless you live in a bungalow of course).
anyone used this one? I've got a 10L that could do with replacing ahead of winter
MaximusRo to Nad_84
4 Oct 14#2
How much did you pay for the 10L one? This is double the capacity. I assume is a classic system, not a desiccant one (which is a good thing, as desiccant ones produce some odours)
andywedge
4 Oct 14#3
Thanks for posting. I’ve added the price to the title.
Here’s a ‘Help’ link which gives tips and advice on thread posting.
chrsinne
4 Oct 14#4
Are these not for damp homes! Those who really need them probably can't afford this price.
Please correct me if I'm wrong.
MaximusRo to chrsinne
4 Oct 14#7
You should buy a cheap (around £5) humidity sensor and see if your house needs it.
Anything over 60% relative humidity is not healthy. Is not up to the house, but to the weather outside.
789HHEELLOO to chrsinne
22 Oct 141#114
You get damp in old houses... They can be really expensive. Your comment doesn't make sense.
vikki78vicky
4 Oct 14#5
I bought a meaco one from john lewis. Last yr I payed £99 this yr it's £129. 5yr guarantee. It has a dry function for washing. It works great. Kept my home mould free all winter ( I had environmentle health out as not one wall in the house was free from mould so really bad )
vikki78vicky
4 Oct 14#6
Says 2 yr guarantee now on john lewis. Mine had a 5 yr guarantee.
MR GUS
4 Oct 142#8
If you have damp you need to find the cause & remedy it, not run these all the time.
guttering, checks for cracks in outer skin of building, wet walls helped out by some brick waterproofer NOW.
move as much furniture et al away from outer walls (reorganise living space), crack windows to let steam out etc.
ventilate.
MaximusRo to MR GUS
4 Oct 14#9
Only if you want to be re-active and not pro-active. You advise people to wait until they actually take notice visually of the damp.
I am advising anyone to buy a cheap humidity sensor and check, anything about 60% is an issue, but I would say you have to aim for 50%-55%. If you have or had 60% for a few days, even if you do not notice it now, some damp has developed somewhere and will be there until you find it.
I would say if you buy a dehumidifier you definitely can afford a humidity sensor as well. And can also measure how well the dehumidifier is doing it's job, although the water in the tank will be quite visual too... I wonder what is the humidity reading in your house right now.
Meathotukdeals
4 Oct 14#10
I had a quick look for 'humidity sensor' but I seem to get machine parts or the All in one Weather station type things. What else can I search for term wise?
Nad_84
4 Oct 14#11
I paid 89 I think for a 10L with a 2L tank.
I was kind of hoping for the usual jaw dropping aldi prices I guess.
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Opening post
Prevents many kinds of fungi and keeps rooms free from mildew and damp, so they stay dry, cosy and easy to keep clean.
6 function settings
Air dehumidifying performance max. 20 litres in 24 hours
Continuous use possible
Automatic switch-off function if the water tank is full
Timer function
Water tank capacity approx. 5.5 litres
38.5 x 29 x 59.5cm
Top comments
My point is that some "thicky twins" within this sceptred isle, will buy this, stick it on yet not change their approach to lifestyle which more often than not contributes to the overall problem.
Daytime is rapidly disappearing, winterising needs to be approached now before frost & nasty weather set in for the common contributors that often ramp up the damp, mould, etc.
Folks, running a decent hepa filtration unit will also assist if you have it (spores), ..every little bit helps if you have a dodgey cold room, look at additional insulation too & take time to seal up air gaps ( & mouse access) around your wet rad pipes, with a bit of silicone.
One big source of condensate migration as mentioned in another thread (screwfix halogen fittings) is wet air movement from kitchens (cooking without adequate ventilation) which rises & go's through your light fittings & the like moving upward into the next floor (unless you live in a bungalow of course).
& don't renovate a bathroom & put more darn plasterboard back in, just asking for trouble, ..air that sucker well / consider a single room heat recovery & ventilation unit (but don't take the recovery %'s as written in stone) .. take a look here to get your heads around the basics. http://www.navitron.org.uk/forum/index.php/topic,18879.15.html
http://www.vent-axia.com/hrv-heat-recovery
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anyone used this one? I've got a 10L that could do with replacing ahead of winter
Here’s a ‘Help’ link which gives tips and advice on thread posting.
Please correct me if I'm wrong.
Anything over 60% relative humidity is not healthy. Is not up to the house, but to the weather outside.
guttering, checks for cracks in outer skin of building, wet walls helped out by some brick waterproofer NOW.
move as much furniture et al away from outer walls (reorganise living space), crack windows to let steam out etc.
ventilate.
I am advising anyone to buy a cheap humidity sensor and check, anything about 60% is an issue, but I would say you have to aim for 50%-55%. If you have or had 60% for a few days, even if you do not notice it now, some damp has developed somewhere and will be there until you find it.
I would say if you buy a dehumidifier you definitely can afford a humidity sensor as well. And can also measure how well the dehumidifier is doing it's job, although the water in the tank will be quite visual too... I wonder what is the humidity reading in your house right now.
I was kind of hoping for the usual jaw dropping aldi prices I guess.