15th August 2022
Dehumidifiers solve condensation problems. But before you storm straight into a shop to buy one, there are 10 facts you should know.
Condensation forms when there is excess moisture in the air. This collects on your windows and walls and eventually causes damp and mould.
Dehumidifiers remove the air’s moisture, preventing condensation from manifesting.
Smart Control is an automatic control system developed by Ebac. It assesses the air’s Relative Humidity every 30 minutes and adjusts the dehumidifier’s functioning.
The dehumidifier switches itself off when moisture levels are low and turns itself back on when they rise. This saves up to 35% on running costs!
Desiccant dehumidifiers are built for unheated buildings with extreme moisture levels. They use a lot of energy attempting to remove all that moisture.
Desiccant dehumidifiers remove 3 times too much moisture than is necessary for UK homes. Compressor dehumidifiers remove just the right amount of moisture and don’t waste energy.
Chinese-manufactured dehumidifiers are built for European countries, where condensation is caused by high heat and humidity. As UK homes suffer from cold, damp air, Chinese-manufactured dehumidifiers aren’t suitable here.
All dehumidifiers have a container that stores condensation, but they differ; some have open containers, and others closed containers with handles.
Open containers are easy to spill, making the dehumidifier a safety risk. Ensure you purchase a dehumidifier with a closed water container and a handle to prevent spillages.
Cheap dehumidifiers have a lower initial cost but are more expensive to run. Cheap dehumidifiers are built with low-quality parts, making them more likely to break. They also aren’t efficient, using more energy for the same outcome.
Dehumidifiers with manual humidistats have an adjustable dial to set Relative Humidity. But Relative Humidity doesn’t remain constant, so you’d need to change the settings multiple times a day for these dehumidifiers to be effective.
For a dehumidifier to sit nicely in your home without becoming a constant irritation, you need to buy a quiet one. Steer clear of cheap dehumidifiers as these are typically noisier. It’s worth asking about noise level when purchasing; otherwise, you’ll have no way of knowing!
Before buying your dehumidifier, think about the size of the spot you’d like it to go in. Also, consider the size of your doorways if you plan to move your dehumidifier between rooms.
Initial costs are important, but so are long-term running costs. Check the running cost guidance on each dehumidifier to ensure you won’t be forking out too much cash for the years to come!
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The Powerpac 18 is a compact, economical dehumidifier with Smart Control. Smart Control automatically learns about your home and adapts the extraction rate. This reduces running costs by around 30%.
Smart Control’s adaptive extraction rate, efficient airflow and heat exchange technology ensures the ideal amount of water is removed.
Removes exactly the right amount of moisture to stop and prevent damp and condensation problems in all UK homes.
Quickly resolves any issues in homes and families with up to 5 people, or 3-4 bedroom homes.
End of line stock - may include minor cosmetic blemishes
BUY DIRECT FOR 3 YEAR WARRANTY
£349 £249
Smart Control and efficient airflow and heat exchange technology ensure ideal amount of water is extracted.
Simply press a button and leave Smart Control to analyse the environment and solve any problems.
Smart app connectivity allows you to change operating mode and manage performance levels and alerts.
£329
Smart Control and efficient airflow and heat exchange technology ensures ideal amount of water is extracted.
Large capacity 2.5l water container that’s fully enclosed to prevent spillage and neatly hidden from view in its own compartment.
Quickly resolves any issues in homes and families with up to 6 people, or up to 6 bedroom homes.
BUY DIRECT FOR 5 YEAR WARRANTY
£369
£399
Our very competitive entry-level model, with an Infinity humidistat. This allows you to set the exact humidity level you want to achieve. Good for applications where the humidity level does not change.
Turn the control dial to the desired humidity setting.
Get genuine Ebac quality at a budget price.
Large capacity 3.5l water container that’s fully enclosed to prevent spillage and neatly hidden from view in its own compartment.
Quickly resolves any issues in homes and families with up to 3 people, or 1-3 bedroom homes.
BUY DIRECT FOR 2 YEAR WARRANTY
£219
An automatic control system that learns about your home and provides a quick resolution to damp and condensation problems.
Simply press a button and leave Smart Contol to analyse and then solve any problems.
Smart Control and efficient airflow and heat exchange technology ensure the ideal amount of water is extracted.
Quickly resolves any issues in homes and families with up to 3 people, or 1 to 2 bedroom homes.
£249
Smart Control and efficient airflow and heat exchange technology ensure ideal amount of water is extracted to quickly resolve issues.
Quickly resolves any issues in homes and families with up to 3 people, or 1 to2 bedroom homes.
£269
The 2650e is a more economical dehumidifier that also has Smart Control. Smart Control automatically learns about your home and adapts the extraction rate. This reduces running costs by around 30%.
£309
£299
More economical semi-professional dehumidifier with an Infinity humidistat. Users can select a specific humidity level and Powerdri will do the rest.
Set any level of humidity you require.
Very good performance for all DIY projects from plastering and decorating to carpet cleaning.
Suitable to be moved around with rubber bumpers and increased durability.
£279
A powerful semi professional dehumidifier with an Infinity humidistat. Set a specific level of humidity to help with building drying, plaster drying and paint. Useful for minor floods and water ingress.
Great performance, in any environment.
£319