Dehumidifier recommendations

[newts]

One thing to be careful of in old properties is that a moisture content is normal in the walls and undue drying out can cause issues with mortar and pointing falling out.

Domestic dehumidiers aren't powerful enough to fully dry out solid masonry, the wall will alway take moisture from the exterior air faster than these units can draw it through the wall.

 

[presta]

My thoughts are that leaving my windows open lets in damp air. Maybe I shouldn't open my windows in autumn/winter.

The weather forecast will tell you the outside humidity, it's currently 86% here, heading for 98% in the small hours.

 

[fossyant]

The weather forecast will tell you the outside humidity, it's currently 86% here, heading for 98% in the small hours.

Normally 150% wet in Manchester The garage dehumidifier is currently filling it's bucket every day, and more.

 

[CXRAndy]

Our cottage is around 45-50% humidity with aircon running in auto mode to hold air temp at 21°C. The underfloor heating downstairs means humidity is usually around 40-45%

 

[notmyrealnamebutclose]

Ceiling fans as well as other fans can help dry a room with minor dampness on certain days imo, prob helps to open a window

 

[Accy cyclist]

I've turned the fan down on my machine, which I presume will mean the dehumidifier not collecting as much water as it was doing when the fan was on full. I'll find out when I empty it in the morning after I leave it on overnight.

 

[ColonelFaz]

meaco are great. I have the 12L just outside our bathroom and it makes a big difference in the fall / winter. 20L is probably a better size for a whole house issue though (oversizing rather than undersizing will save on running costs).