Hold the button and it’ll enter air purification mode, cutting out the dehumidification but still filtering your air. And at just 115W, the MeacoDry Arete One 12L dehumidifier is also very energy efficient compared to most compressor dehumidifiers. Meaco’s existing 20L MeacoDry ABC dehumidifier produced a maximum 44dB(A) of noise at one metre and consumed roughly 244W. All Arete One dehumidifiers come with a medical grade H13 HEPA filter which is 75% larger than the filter on Meaco's other Low Energy models, making it a combined dehumidifier and air purifier for use all year round.

I found that the MeacoDry Arete One dehumidifier worked incredibly well to remove moisture from my home, especially when I used it in the kitchen where it quickly cleared steam and moisture from cooking. Arete is the Greek Goddess of Excellence in all things and, with this range of dehumidifiers, this is exactly what we have achieved. Smart Humidity Mode will be the one you use the most and, when pressed, it will set the target humidity levels to 55%. The curved design is unobtrusive and relatively stylish for a dehumidifier, and it’s compact enough to sit against a wall or in the corner of a room without taking up too much space. If you press the Smart Humidity mode button repeatedly, you can cycle between the available humidity targets, ranging from 40% to 70%rh, with a continuous option if you just want to keep dehumidifying, no matter what.Select Night Mode and every light is turned off; the fan speed drops to the quiet low mode without any beeps. For example: you told us that you wanted a dehumidifier you could push up against the wall to save space on your landing or in your hallway. In fact, this is the quietest compressor dehumidifier I've tested, far outperforming any of the other models we've tested on this front. Of course, with the cost of living and climate crisis, it's important to take into account the energy usage of any home appliance, and you'll likely be wondering how much a dehumidifier costs to run. Larger homes, or those with more serious damp issues, may benefit from opting for the MeacoDry Arete One 20 or 25L which offer the same great functionality with an increased extraction capacity.

If you can't make your mind up, you can use both types of filters and swap them around whenever you want to. While traditionally compressor dehumidifiers have not been so efficient at low temperatures, the Arete One has been designed to operate from a balmy 35ºC all the way down to a chilly 5ºC. Finally, there’s a Night mode, which keeps the fan at low speed and turns all displays and indicators off, plus a child lock. Arete is the Greek Goddess of Excellence in all things and, with this range of dehumidifiers, this is exactly what they have achieved.The 25l Arete is quite big and heavy, and even though it has wheels, it’s not really made for lugging up and down the stairs. It'll beep to let you know it's full, and switch itself off, or you can see the tank's water level through the window in the front of the machine. The popular dehumidifier is also available in a wide range of sizes, including 10L, 12L, 20L, and 25L versions. Arete is flexible as well, the smaller 10 and 12L models can be wall mounted which is great if you want your dehumidifier out of the way. Arete’s Night Mode is not just for night-time but anytime when you want the dehumidifier to be as quiet as possible.

We knew we were going to use a dehumidifer a lot after trying out a smaller version and seeing the difference it made in our kitchen, so for us the Meaco Arete One is a really good choice and good value for money. There are four buttons on the top of the Meaco Arete, including Smart Humidity Mode, Smart Laundry Mode, and Night Mode/Child Lock. Most people will opt for manual emptying, however, and for them, there are two ways to know when it's time to empty the tank. It does a superb job of getting rid of excess moisture in the air, the automatic Smart Humidity Mode works perfectly, and in my tests, it reduced the moisture in my damp-prone rooms to the ideal humidity level in a very short period of time. For the purpose of this MeacoDry Arete One Dehumidifier review, I tested out the MeacoDry Arete One 12L Dehumidifier, which can extract 12 Litres of moisture from the air per day, making it ideal for use in flats, apartments, and rooms of up to 50 m².Noise levels were monitored using the Decibel X app on iOS, and air quality was measured using the AirThings View Plus. No idea if he’s actually helping anything, but he collects loads of water, and it makes me feel better about the damp situation, so I absolutely love him. The dehumidifier was already pretty powerful with the plastic bag inside it, but even better when we removed it! The MeacoDry Arete One is an effective dehumidifier for larger spaces, and is wonderfully simple to use. As it runs, the dehumidifier will regularly check the humidity level and adjust its performance accordingly, either slowing down or speeding up the fan, or switching off entirely until it senses that the humidity level has risen above the desired level.

If you want to tackle damp in your home, then you can trust the MeacoDry Arete One to get the job done. It has been designed so that it works even if you place it flush against the wall, as the air intake at the back of the unit is inset a little. Because it’s white, it will show any dust that gathers on it, so it’s worth keeping the exterior clean just by wiping it down with a damp cloth occasionally. Running costs vary depending on the size, make and model of dehumidifier you opt for, but the MeacoDry Arete One 12L dehumidifier uses a relatively low 151 Watts of electricity. Normally, you wouldn’t do this – the ideal humidity is usually 40% to 60% and within a few degrees of 50% is fine.We will note that Meaco recommends that you leave the unit to stand for six hours, allowing any refrigerant to settle before use. The end result is Meaco's quietest, most energy efficient dehumidifier range yet, with a host of special features to make living with Arete a pleasure.