FlightMan

Anyone got one, and is it any good?

Our windows, put in before we moved have, have approx ZERO ventilation
and in the mornings are wet, wet wet. So I'm looking at a dehumidifier in the short term.

I want it upstairs as its where the problem is worst, so it will need to be man enough to do 3 bedrooms, a bathroom and the landing.

Any suggestions?

Leslie

They certainly work, but expensive on electricity to run continuously.

Les

XRS

You will also need a pipe to take away the water, unless you want to empty it evert day.

I have had one running continuously for around 18 months in the garage (built into the side of the south downs, so a little bit damp) and it has been no problem at all - Homebase own make

boomer

Ebac are designed for the UK climate, and are made in the UK.

Dehumidifiers are actually a win-win-win gadget

They dehumidify, which is probably why you want one in the first place.

But also, the condensation process releases heat, so they help warm up your house.

And finally, dryer air has a lower specific heat capacity, which means that it takes less energy to raise the temperature (compared to "soggy" air).

Emptying the tank every day or three is far less hassle than wiping condensation off window - so go for it!!

mb

Sosbanite

Another vote for EBAC. I bought my house (3 bed) new a number of years ago when it was still drying out and used a dehumidifier to help along the drying process - it worked brilliantly. Still switch it on occasionally when it's damp and chilly - I find it does not need to be used every day.

It also has it's own catch tank and does not need "plumbing in" so to speak.

njkmrs

Is the problem not to do with not having fresh air circulating .Usually through an airbrick in the wall,or at least a slightly open window when in bedroom sleeping.
This might solve the problem with no electric cost .It is surprising how much water is given off by the body ,which ends up running down the windows .

I would try that first .

chocolate_o_brian

iTrader: (22)

As I have an old fashioned terrace house with ventilation from the stone age, I've had a dehimidifyer for about 3 years. Simplt plug in jobby with a tray at the bottom for collecting water. It tends to get used in either the kitchen after cooking sundays dinners etc, or in the bathroom, when the boiler is working and providing hot baths.

Was £75 new and indeed sucks the moist in and blows warm air out. Would recommend one for any house, but not for continuous use, as Les says, expensive on electricity.

Boro

iTrader: (1)

They rock and certainly take out alot of moisture.