The best dehumidifiers to stop condensation and mould (2024)

The best dehumidifiers can help you overcome so many common household problems, particularly as colder weather sets in.

Not only are they one of the best options for those wondering how to stop condensation, but they can also help prevent damp and, subsequently, mould from forming. In turn, this can protect your property from damage —damp, excess moisture in the air and the dreaded mould can all have an effect on plasterwork, woodwork and even your soft furnishings and flooring.

In addition, dehumidifiers can help to make a home feel more comfortable to live in, particularly those models that feature air purification devices such as HEPA filters. If you live in a household with anyone suffering from allergies, a dehumidifier can make life a little easier.

For this buyer's guide, our team have tested a range ofdehumidifiersin order to help you decide not only whether you need one of these machines but also to help you choose the right product for you.

The Quick List

Not much time to search for the best dehumidifier for you? Not to worry — we've put together a handy overview of the dehumidifiers on this list, along with quick links that allow to you skip down the page to get right into a more detailed review of the particular product that you like the look of.

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Best low energy

The Meaco 20L Low Energy Dehumidifier/Air Purifier is designed to help control humidity levels in a house, reducing or even eliminating window condensation and, subsequently, minimising the risk of damp.

It also offers further benefits. It can help to dry laundry quicker and, thanks to its HEPA filter, can also purify the air —ideal for those with allergies, but also a great way to create a fresher-feeling indoor air environment in general.

This dehumidifier is perfect for those living in medium to large homes — spaces up to 64m² are well served by this particular model. It can also be used in unheated basem*nts or cellars.

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Best mid-range

The ProBreeze 20L Premium Dehumidifier with Special Laundry Mode, offers a powerful and user-friendly solution to combat damp and humidity in your home, especially if you live in a listed or poorly ventilated property.

This product is easy to set up and its significant water extraction (up to 20L daily) noticeably improves air quality in a matter of days. Despite a somewhat noisy operation, benefits such as laundry mode, automated humidity detection, and an economical running cost make its mid-ranged price a worthwhile investment.

Another benefit of this model is its 5 operating modes including strong, natural, ventilation, continuous and laundry. In addition, this dehumidifier bedroom has a safety child lock to deactivate all buttons and a sleep mode that will turn all the lights off for undisturbed sleep.

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Best budget model

For a compact and lightweight model, the Hysure 700ml Dehumidifier performs fairly well and with minimal noise. However, it's only suitable for small spaces and will not make a significant impact in large rooms.

Even though this model sits right at the lower end of the price scale and only has one fan speed, it has low running costs, is easy to move around the house, won't take up too much space and even has an automatic shut-off function, meaning it will stop running when the 700ml tank is at full capacity.

This would be a great buy for those after a dehumidifier for a small room, such as a home office or box room.

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