Whilst performance can vary when it comes to drying clothes due to factors like ambient room temperature and the type of fabrics you've washed, I tested the MeacoDry Arete One dehumidifier several times whilst drying washes and my washing was always airing-cupboard dry and ready to put away once the cycle had completed. What’s more, it’s not the most effective dehumidifier I’ve seen for actually drying your clothes; even after six hours some garments were still slightly damp to the touch.

For context, I live in a Victorian terrace, so as you can imagine, dampness and mould can be an issue, especially when it’s been raining a lot. Over the course of an hour, the humidity dropped by 2% to 43%, with a good amount of water collected in the water tank (it promises to remove up to 12L a day). During testing the MeacoDry Arete One 20L Dehumidifier proved it was more than up to the task of tackling everyday humidity at home, and we were impressed with how quickly it could get moisture levels down to the desired level.There is a retractable handle at the top of the machine to make manoeuvring it a breeze, and at the back of the machine there's a handy storage area for cables, which is perfect for when you're storing it away. I tested the MeacoDry Arete One 12L Dehumidifier's performance in several rooms in my home; the kitchen to see how quickly it could extract steam and cooking fumes, my living room and bedroom to assess noise levels when I was trying to relax, watch tv, or sleep, and in my laundry drying area to see how its dedicated 'Laundry' mode performed in drying wet washing indoors. Things such as traffic accidents, extreme weather, vehicle breakdowns might prevent us from getting the right goods to you, undamaged and on time.

but there is a handy retractable handle situated on the top of the machine, which makes lifting it a lot more comfortable. As an extra design feature, we’ve also added a pouring spout on the left and right side, so there’s no need for twisting or changing hands to pour out the water.The MeacoDry Arete One is an effective dehumidifier for larger spaces, and is wonderfully simple to use.

We feel that the Night Mode is not just for night time but anytime when you want the dehumidifier to be as quiet as possible. Its features have been picked to suit your lifestyle, while the design has been chosen to work with your home. This is easy to do; the filter just slides out from the back, whereby you can remove the HEPA filter and either wash it in warm soapy water or use a vacuum to remove any dust. At this point, the unit will beep and a red light will be displayed to alert you that the tank needs emptying. If you’re looking for a hardworking dehumidifier and you’re happy to pay a little more for one that looks nice, the Meaco Arete One is definitely worth considering.We tested it in a medium-sized living room and on the upstairs landing, noting how efficient, loud and user-friendly it was. In the bedroom and living space, I let the Arete One run on Smart Humidity Mode so it aimed for a humidity level of around 55%.

When the humidity has been reached Arete will switch off for 30 minutes, after which it samples the air for changes and responds accordingly. Arete can be used purely as an air purifier in the summer months when dehumidification is not required.What’s more, the new model comes in a 25L variant for larger households, which isn’t an option with the ABC range. For comparison, Pro Breeze's most energy-effecient comprssor dehumidifier, the Pro Breeze 12L Low Energy Dehumidifier, uses 220W to the MeacoDry 12L Arete One's 151W, and costs roughly 6p per hour to run. The end result is our quietest, most energy efficient dehumidifier range yet, with a host of special features to make living with Arete a pleasure. Arete will do the rest for you: Arete will increase the fan speed if the humidity level rises and change to a quieter mode when the target humidity has almost been reached.