Tired of feeling like you've gone to bed in a wet towel? Get yourself a dehumidifier.

If only the owner of this house had used a dehumidifier
On this blog, we've already been singing the praises of air fryers, heated throws and electric blankets, and how to stay warm and save money this winter. So naturally, finding the best dehumidifiers was next in our sights.
Whilst an electric blanket can help with alleviating the thrill of getting into an ice cold bed, what about combatting mould around the house? Or that feeling of the bedsheets being slightly damp to the touch?
Why get a dehumidifier?
Living in a basement flat, we rely on our dehumidifier to help keep our bedroom free of mould - which can cause all sorts of health issues if it's left unchecked.
Research by USwitch has revealed that almost two thirds (62%) of people claim to have had an issue with mould in their home at least once, with conditions in the home the most common reason for the spread of mould.
Over a quarter of mould victims agreed that mould had affected their health in some way. While being around mould may cause minor illnesses like a runny nose or coughing, for those with asthma, mould allergies, and weakened immune systems, it can trigger a much stronger reaction.
In the USwitch Mouldy Nation survey, 9% of respondents shockingly believe that the mould in their home led to them having an asthma attack and 10% of people believe that it compromised their immune system. But aside from the physical issues people have encountered due to their mouldy homes, mental health has also been affected with 13% of people stating that it’s made them depressed.
Recently, the BBC reported on the case of Awaab Ishak, a toddler who died from a respiratory condition caused by exposure to mould in his home.
So it's vital to try and keep your property well ventilated, or get a dehumidifier - to avoid physically and mental health issues.
What is a dehumidifier?
A dehumidifier is usually a portable appliance which removes moisture from the air, helping prevent mould. They usually work by drawing air in, then filtering and cooling it to condense moisture. It's then reheated before warmer and dryer air is released. The great thing about that functionality is that it not only removes dampness, but also pumps warm air out - so there's less need to put the heating on, thereby saving you money.
It's really worth getting one if you've got damp problems. Usually, cheaper models (under £100) have fewer features, a smaller tank capacity and may not be as efficient at water removal. Mid-range (£100-£250) and high end (over £250) models typically have a better water removal capability, higher energy efficiency, more features and a larger tank capacity. That said, they'll usually be larger, heavier, sometimes noisier - and of course, sometimes completely unaffordable!
To help you choose the best dehumidifier in the UK, we've compiled this list from the top customer-reviewed ones on Amazon UK.
Best dehumidifiers in the UK 2022 - the top 12
If you're interested in getting yourself the best dehumidifier in the UK, keep reading - we've compiled a list of the top reviewed ones on Amazon right now to suit all budgets.
What's in the best dehumidifier UK list:
#1 Lipontan Portable Dehumidifier £58.99 - 350ML
#2 Manwe Mini Dehumidifier £53.99 - 1.2L
#3 EcoAir DD1 Dehumidifier £163.88 - 2L
#4 Vremi 3000 Dehumidifier £578.50 - 7.3L | BEST BUY - biggest
#5 Meaco DD8L Dehumidifier £179.00 - 8L | BEST BUY - all rounder
#6 Duronic DH20 Dehumidifier £186.99 - 4L
#7 Clevast Dehumidifier £463.53 - 7.3L
#8 EcoAir DD8 Dehumidifier £190.98 - 2.2L
#9 EcoAir Vebo Compact Dehumidifier £119.91 - 1.5L
#10 Inventor Fresh Dehumidifier £139.99 - 2L
#11 Russell Hobbs RHDH1001 Dehumidifier £129.00 - 2L | BEST BUY - affordable
#12 Pro Breeze Dehumidifier £49.99 - 1L | BEST BUY - cheapest
#1 Lipontan Portable Dehumidifier
Price: £58.99
Capacity: 350ML
Pros
Perfect for small rooms
Has a timer function
7 colour lights
Super silent sleep mode
Very low power consumption
Cons
Small, so if you've got a particularly damp home, you'll be emptying it frequently.
Suitable for rooms under 20m2
#2 Manwe Mini Dehumidifier
Price: £53.99
Capacity: 1.2L
Pros
Compact
Timer function
Multicoloured lights!
Cons
Only removes 350ML a day despite a 1.2L tank
Suitable for rooms under 20 square metres
#3 EcoAir DD1 Dehumidifier
Price: £163.88
Capacity: 2L
Pros
2 litre water tank so can run most of the day without needing to be emptied
Continuous drainage option
Laundry function
Super quiet mode option
Lightweight, at 6KG
Cons
Looks a bit plasticky
Not suitable for really large rooms
#4 Vremi 3000 Dehumidifier
Price: £578.50
Capacity: 7.3L
Pros
Absolutely massive - designed to work in spaces up to 3,000 square feet
Sleek design
Built in wheels for easy manoeuvring
Turbo mode
Can remove up to 20 litres of moisture a day
Perfect for larger spaces, or if you get a ridiculous amount of damp in your property
Cons
Expensive
Probably far too large for what most people need in their home
#5 Meaco DD8L Dehumidifier
Price: £179.00
Capacity: 8L
Pros
Multi award-winning: this won the Which? Best Buy in 2014/2015/2016
Quieter on low fan speed - just 39dB
Warms the air as it dehumidifies
Cons
Not the most attractive of designs
#6 Duronic DH20 Dehumidifier
Price: £186.99
Capacity: 4 litres
Pros
Removes up to 20L of moisture a day
Huge 4L tank - or you can use it on continuous mode
Dries laundry quickly
Contemporary design
4 caster wheels for easy manoeuvring
Cons
Touching the £200 mark - might not be affordable for some
#7 Clevast Dehumidifier
Price: £463.53
Capacity: 7.3L
Pros
Another behemoth of a dehumidifier - with a 7.3L water tank!
Can collect up to 28 litres of moisture per day
Our favourite design - very modern and sleek
Comes on caster wheels
Easy to clean
Cons
Probably too big and expensive for most - more than what is needed for a typical home
#8 EcoAir DD8 Dehumidifier
Price: £190.98
Capacity: 2.2L
Pros
Compact
Works rapidly
Great for laundry
Energy saving
Comes with 'ion pure' filter so helps purify the air too
Night light
Cons
Near the £200 mark - so at the higher end of mid range
#9 EcoAir Vebo Compact Dehumidifier
Price: £119.94
Capacity: 1.5L
Pros
Extracts up to 12L of moisture per day
Continuous drainage option
Laundry mode
Washable filter
One of the only dehumidifiers on this list at this price
Cons
Only a 1.5L water tank - so you could be emptying it several times a day
#10 Inventor Fresh Dehumidifier
Price: £139.99
Capacity: 2L
Pros
Low energy usage
Can remove up to 12L of moisture per day
Silent mode
Continuous drainage mode
Digital control panel
Simple, contemporary design
Cons
Still not a particularly large water tank, at 2L
For another £40 you could nab yourself a bigger version, like the Duronic
#11 Russell Hobbs RHDH1001 Dehumidifier
Price: £129.00
Capacity: 2L
Pros
Powerful extraction: extracts up to 10L of moisture per day
Great for rooms up to 30 square metres in size
LED display and electronic controls
2 year manufacturer's guarantee
Cons
Not a bad size for a water tank, but certainly not one of the largest
#12 Pro Breeze Dehumidifier
Price: £49.99
Capacity: 1L
Pros
Low cost: 1p per hour to run
Great value for money, with a 1L water tank
Comes with 6 vibrant colours
One of the cheapest dehumidifiers out there
Cons
Only removes up to 450ML of moisture per day
Very small - only suitable for small rooms
Best dehumidifier buys - by category
Buy now: Vremi 3000 Dehumidifier £578.50 - 7.3L | BEST BUY - biggest
Buy now: Meaco DD8L Dehumidifier £179.00 - 8L | BEST BUY - all rounder
Buy now: Inventor Fresh Dehumidifier £139.99 - 2L | BEST BUY - affordable
Buy now: Russell Hobbs RHDH1001 Dehumidifier £129.00 - 2L | BEST BUY - affordable
Buy now: Pro Breeze Dehumidifier £49.99 - 1L | BEST BUY - cheapest
Thanks for reading
We hope this roundup of the best dehumidifiers in the UK has been helpful - stay dry!
Read our next blog post if you're looking to save money and electricity this winter.
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