EcoAir DD1 Simple MK3 Pink Desiccant Dehumidifier| Rotary Control | 7.5 Litre/Day | Quiet 34dBA | Silver Filter | Laundry | 6Kg | Home Garage Basement Boat

This dehumidifier is an absolute winner ! Well made...... and does all the things it claims to do ! This is my first "Desiccant" type unit , and for me , they are far superior for my needs when compared to the "Compressor" types of machine ! My 12 year old Ebac 2000e series finally became too noisy and the "extraction rates" had reduced over the years ! I decided to try the "Desiccant" type and am extremely happy I did ......Much quieter and very very efficient at removing excess moisture and a great deal lighter to move around ! These units work by drawind in moist air and passing it over a very slowly rotating wheel of dessicant material which dries the air before passing it back into the room as dry clean air ....the water collector on these units averages around 2 litre capacity and may require emptying twice a day when first used ...but as the unit balances the humidity levels , the extracted water amount will decrease proportionaly and it can be diverted to a drain point if you wish , and this totally eliminates manual emptying of the unit! I have three digital " Hygrometer " units placed in various points in the house in order to check the humidity levels ....and the readings have dropp ed from 78% previously ....down to 47% to 53% after just two days running ! Wardrobes and cupboards are drier...... and when on "low setting " during the night , the sound level of the fan does not interfere with sleep (even when the unit is in a hallway just a metre away from the bedroom) ! A lot depends on the layout of each individual property and also the amount of existing dampness a home may initially have ....but I can honestly state that the early morning " Streaming wet windows" are totally clear each morning .....sticking doors are now opening freely ....and the dampness that usually could be seen on my conservatory furniture has disappeared as well ! Brilliant piece of kit and well worth buying

Our old, stone built cottage has thick rubble walls and certain areas are inclined to suffer from condensation during the winter months especially, even though our central heating system has worked wonders over the years we have lived here. Why I didn't consider buying a dehumidifier before is a bit of a mystery. Recently, I bought a small thermometer/hygrometer station which I moved about the house to try and specify the more vulnerable areas. The results indicated that a dehumidifier might well help to improve the situation. After much research, I finally chose this one and, at the outset, I have to say that I am highly impressed with its performance. It arrived beautifully packaged with a concise, but clear, instruction manual and was ready for use straight from the box after removing the small, transit tapes that had held the water container secure. On retiring for the night, I positioned it in the hallway outside our bedroom, switched it on, set it for 8hours, selected the ioniser and chose the economy setting to see what would happen. The lilac coloured lighting display clearly indicates the presence of the machine and provides a visually soothing night light. I was surprised at just how quiet it was. Before dropping off, my wife, who has difficulty breathing at times, commented on the greatly improved air quality in the bedroom. Our weather has suddenly turned chilly and we had experienced frosts the two previous mornings. I was awake when the machine switched off on time and the first thing I noticed was the total lack on condensation on the bedroom windows. Windows throughout the house were also clear. The second thing was the encouraging drop in humidity on checking the thermometer/hygrometer in our bedroom. It had fallen from the 72 to 57 per cent. But the most surprising thing was the amount of water the humidifier had collected from the atmosphere. The container was over half full. Clearly, the very attractive Ecoair not only looks the business, it does the business. The next thing will be to check out how reliable it proves to be over time. I hope to update this review in due course. A couple of other things which may prove helpful to a prospective purchaser. It is compact and quite light. My wife has no problems in carrying it about and the controls are intuitive and easy to master. Finally, on registering online, I noticed that the Ecoair only seemed to have a one year warranty although the Amazon site indicated 2 years for machines purchased after September this year. A quick call to the very friendly Ecoair support confirmed that it has a 2 year warranty. To settle my concerns, they sent me an e-mail in confirmation. During the first year after purchase this warranty can be extended up to a total of 5 years if you so desire.

This is an excellent desiccant dehumidifier, and superior to my previous one costing twice the price. It's compact and light enough to be moved around the house if required. It needs about 8 inches of clearance from the wall to the back of the machine for the filter to work efficiently. The filter is at the back, and it's very easy to clean as it just slides out from the side. It can be vacuumed or brushed. I use a soft-bristle brush (new paintbrush or similar). It's quieter than my last dehumidifier. On the Eco setting, it makes a similar noise to a cool air fan. The turbo setting is noisier since it uses more power. I've placed mine in the hallway, where it manages to extract moisture from the living room, bedroom, kitchenette and bathroom. Internal doors need to be left open a bit, but windows, etc., should be closed while the dehumidifier is in use (otherwise it will draw in moisture from outdoors and cost much more to run). The rotary dial allows you to select from a complete range of humidity levels, not just low, medium and high as on preset push-button models. However, apart from the raindrop (moisture) symbols, there's no scale of humidity level settings on the rotary dial itself, so you will need a separate hygrometer to measure / monitor the actual humidity levels. From electricity meter readings, and for a 1-bedroom flat, I've estimated that using this dehumidifier on the Eco setting for 24 hours daily, will increase my electricity bill by about £10 to £15 per month (although this may be greater for larger houses, or if your pre-existing humidity or dampness levels are particularly high). The estimated cost takes into account the fact that it doesn't actually operate for 24 hours, because it cuts off automatically once the desired humidity level has been reached and only comes on again when the humidity level rises. The increase in electricity could be reduced by using the dehumidifier only during the day or night, or only when cooking or using a shower / bath. However, on health, hygiene and humidity grounds, it may be advisable to keep it running as long as it remains affordable. UPDATE 27 Feb 2016: After running this dehumidifier on automatic for the last few months, I've found that it doesn't need to switch itself on as often now since the humidity levels in the house have been progressively reduced to an optimum level. Therefore, the electricity costs will be less than I estimated originally (above). This EcoAir dehumidifier is proving to be more economical than my previous one (which was a different brand).

Having owned an Ebac dehumidifier previously until it gave up the ghost, I went on the search for a suitable replacement. Our house, like many old houses with old windows and no cavity wall insulation, suffers badly in the winter with damp. Every morning we'd have water streaming down the inside of the windows and damp forming on the inside of the outer walls with the mould needing wiping off every month. The walls were black sometimes. The old Ebac was okay to a point but the filters needed replacing every 3 months. Besides, it wasn't very effective. With the Ecoair all you need to do is run a vacuum over the filter every 2 weeks - simples! The Ecoair DD122FW MK5 exceeded all my expectations. I placed it on the landing and as long as I leave the bedroom doors ajar, the windows are almost completely dry in the mornings with the exception of some slight misting. The mould has stopped growing and the air is warmer. For the first couple of days I ran it on high to bring down the humidity levels. I typically have it running most of the day and night on low or even set it on timed. The humidity level has gone from about 78% to 44%. Don't expect miracles however. One alone won't keep the upstairs and downstairs of an old house damp free. I was so impressed with this one that I bought another for the kitchen which also keeps it warmer and has kept the living room nice and dry too. Only criticism I can find is that it's almost too effective in that the small water collection tank needs emptying at least once a day. I've no facility to hook it up for constant drain. I've found that the best thing to do is if it has been on all day, empty the water pot at night, otherwise it'll stop half way through the night when it's dampest and the windows will still be wet in the morning. The clothes drying facility works best if you have the clothes in the same room as the Ecoair. I've only used the clothes drying facility once and that was from the landing with the clothes on a heated clothes horse in the nearest room. They were all dry within 6 hours. Provided the weather's not freezing, this dehumidifier warms the air and makes the area in general much warmer to the point where you can turn your heating off (not in January though). Although we have 2 of these one is noisier than the other for some reason. It's not a problem however as the noisiest one has been placed down in the kitchen. In general, the noise isn't bad and certainly worth putting up with in return for a warm dry house. If you're fed up with damp air and mould in your house, I can't recommend this product enough, especially if you've got children with asthma problems. The air will be a much better quality for them to breathe. Excellent.

This is the third Desiccant model I have purchased over the years and despite extensively reviewing others in the market (such as Ebac and Mitsubishi) it is the dehumidifier I keep coming back to. My reason for purchasing a dehumidifier is to help tackle damp in one of my bedrooms, keeping condensation down and drying washing during winter months. Likes: Reliability: (I have owned an Ebac - it leaked, was noisy and very heavy. My parents have just purchased one and that also leaks and is being sent back). Performance: (on 'high' setting it performs very well, whether tackling humidity, condensation or drying clothes) Price: (very competitive and good value for money) Portability: (very light and quiet - I wouldnt leave it overnight in my bedroom but leaving in kitchen/living room with door open is fine) Ioniser (leaves a very pleasant quality to the air) Style: (looks good, doesnt take up much space) Dislikes: It does not appear to collect water on 'low' or the 'automatic' setting. I have a damp room that registers +55% humidity on a hygrometer and only get results (water in the tray) when switching it to 'high'. For what I need it still beats other manufacturers, in my view. In summary, I have found + and - to all dehumidifiers on the market and have concluded that there is not one model that is without some criticism or fault. However, for the money, its performance and reliability I would purchase the Desiccant over a more expensive model, such as an Ebac. I suspect like many people I do not have the time or energy to waste having to experiment then complain to the seller/manufacturer, pack a reasonably sized product up and negotiate a return/replacement or reimbursement. I'd rather stick with a product that I know will work immediately when I take it out of the box and switch it on. Hence purchasing the Desiccant.

This machine, is a little beast ! We got it, because, we have an en- suite shower room , off our bedroom , sadly , without a window. The fan is poor, so the bathroom , has been wet for hours, and that damp , was affecting our bedroom . We got this machine several weeks ago . Oh my GOSH ! The moisture it removes, is masses. We have it sitting in our bedroom . It is quiet, and does not bother us at night . Our bedroom, is dry. BUT ! The amazing thing is , when we, put it on laundry room function , our shower room is dry in 20 minutes . The glass is dry on the shower , the mirror, the floor. There is not a droplet of water left , and that machine obviously is not even in the shower room. I am so impressed . I can see why it won a which buy award. We do not use the hose, we empty the water drawer. It is easy to use and it sturdily snaps back into place , each time you empty it. I have gotten into a routine, of emptying twice a day, as it takes moments, however, it has a function, where it will automatically, switch the machine off , when the drawer is full . I can’t recommend this enough . It does not take up much floor . It does everything advertised and more . Love it .

Excellent dehumidifier, very efficient, quiet; dries the clothes very quickly

Arrived quickly, easy to set up, relatively lightweight.Efficient at sucking water out of my conservatory airspace. Easy to empty, though best to empty before the container is full! It is quiet- just a low humming. So far, very good!