Why I'm switching from a large dehumidifier to this tiny half-size model

"I've always opted for larger dehumidifier models when choosing units to review for this magazine, simply because I don't live in an apartment and thought something more substantial was needed to make a difference to my small cottage in East Anglia. So when I was sent this tiny MeacoDry Arete One 6L Compact dehumidifier quite by chance when another much larger dehumidifier I was meant to review unexpectedly sold out, I wasn't expecting much."

"(Image credit: Amy Willis) This 6L dehumidifier is nearly half the size of its parent dehumidifier; the MeacoDry Arete One 25L dehumidifier, meaning when the box arrived, it was much smaller and lighter, making it easier to handle. The packaging opened easily at the top, and the operating instructions were positioned as the first thing you saw as you opened the box. These were actually useful and easy to follow, reminding first-time dehumidifier users to ensure the dehumidifier had rested for at least six hours before attempting to use."

"I did find it a bit of effort easing the dehumidifier out of the box as there were no handles on the side of the machine as I expected. But after I removed the plastic bag from the dehumidifier, I discovered the handle cleverly tucked into the top of the unit. Not helpful for the initial removal from the box, but fantastic for everyday use and portability."

The MeacoDry Arete One 6L Compact dehumidifier measures about 40cm high and is designed for room-by-room use. The unit is nearly half the size of the MeacoDry Arete One 25L, making packaging smaller and handling easier. Operating instructions are placed first and advise resting the unit for at least six hours before use. A hidden handle tucks into the top of the machine, improving portability despite initial difficulty removing the machine from the box. The device impressed in performance for a small cottage and prompted re-evaluation of larger-unit assumptions.

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