The best dehumidifiers for families

The Swan 20 Litre Low Energy Dehumidifier helps to improve air quality by removing excess moisture, and using the soft touch LED display panel you can set a running time. It has easy lift handles and wheels to make it easier to move around your home too.

One reviewer said: "This is a great dehumidifier! Doesn’t say so but if the clothes airer is left nearby, it dries your clothes too, I leave the airer a good 12-15 inches away. House also seems warmer, not having condensed Dayton issues either, I use it about three hours a day, I know it will need to work harder as the colder weather approaches but so far it’s doing a good job"

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We’re all looking for ways to cut our energy costs, and we understand the thought of ANOTHER electrical appliance might make you worry about the running costs, however, this one costs just 13p per hour to run with an auto shut-off to save every even further. 

One reviewer said: “This dehumidifier is compact and efficient and works well to help dry laundry, which is the main purpose I bought it for. The 2.5 litre tank is one of the largest for a machine of this capacity. It is relatively quiet, but that's not important to me because I only use it to dry laundry in a spare room. I probably wouldn't like to try and sleep with it in the same room though so if you're looking for near silence this isn't the unit for you.”

If space is limited in your home, then you’ll want a dehumidifier that takes up as little room as possible, and measuring 13 x 29 x 18cm, this is just that. It’s designed to extract up to 1.3-litres of water each day from the room, making it not only ideal for smaller homes but motorhomes and caravans too if you’re heading out on a staycation this season. 

One reviewer said: “Even though this a small compact dehumidifier it works very well. Draws water out of the room, the air feels much fresher, it barely makes any noise at all and so compact it can be placed almost anywhere. The bedroom window had terrible condensation but after a couple of days with this the window is now completely clear. For such a small price it’s made a huge difference to the condensation in the bedroom.”

If your little one is a light sleeper but you still want to keep their room free from damp and mould, then this dehumidifier is ideal thanks to the quiet sleep mode. In fact it’s one of the quietest dehumidifiers on the market at 40dB or lower depending on your settings as well as auto shut-off features. 

One reviewer said: “Had this dehumidifier for a year now, and it is really great. We use it constantly in the colder months and now don't have any issues with condensation on windows, and helps with drying washing. It also doubles up as a white noise machine at night! Easy to move around as it has wheels. If you need to lift it and carry it about make sure you empty the water first as it may spill a little.”

With wheels attached on the bottom, this dehumidifier can easily be moved from room to room and as it’s on the larger side, it has the capacity to eliminate up to 10 litres of daily moisture. This one is also quite quiet too, making it suitable for leaving on at night or while baby naps.

One reviewer said: "Ideal for my small room. It's quiet and can be used all day. Just what I needed for this change in the weather."

This dehumidifier is perfect for drying washing quickly. It gives off warm, dry air that blow-dries your washing load. Plus it lowers humidity in your living spaces and it is easy to use, simply set the humidity level and leave it to it. It's also energy-efficient, which helps you save money on your energy bills while being kinder to the planet.

One reviewer said: "I have been struggling with condensation and damp in my home since long time and this dehumidifier has truly been a life saver. It is such a great compact dehumidifier, that can be used in any room. It does amazing job in reducing the humidity level and remove any moisture and mildrew. The performance is commendable and it features 3 step airflow rate and 2 fan speeds. It can extract up to 25 litres in 24 hours. The water tank can be easily removed and emptied when full. I absolutely loved the LCD touch panel that makes access to functions very easy. It’s lightweight and easy to move around. My space feels much fresher and cleaner after use. The air quality is much better in my home now and I am so pleased. The dehumidifier looks very modern and stylish in my home and compliments with my furniture. Another factor that I absolutely loved is that this dehumidifier is environmentally friendly, it does automatically shuts off when either the rank is full or it reaches the desired humidity level. Overall, my experience with this dehumidifier has been absolutely great and I don’t have any complaints about it. I would definitely recommend it."

This efficient dehumidifier can remove up to 50 pints of moisture per day and adjust humidity from 30% to 80%. It is also energy-saving and ideal for a dry to damp room up to 3500 - 4000 sq ft.

One reviewer said: "Having noticed a few patches of mould developing on ceilings in ensuite and bedroom, and the situation not improving with the use of small plastic disposable dehumidifier packs that we replaced when full after a couple of months, I purchased this kit to see if it would make a difference. Been running it now for a couple of weeks. Wow, I was stunned at how much moisture was in our air. It has 2l capacity and I'm emptying it a couple of times an evening just running it for a few hours upstairs in a 3 bed house. You can hear the water gently trickling into the reservoir at times. While running at the lower speed, it's quiet enough for it to run on the upstairs landing without disrupting the family's sleep. Brilliant piece of kit. Easy to use, simple controls. Seems robust. So far, I am very happy with my purchase."

A brilliant dehumidifier for spaces up to 15m², it is able to collect 12 L of moisturiser per day and adjust humidity from 30% to 80%. It also features a humidity sensor with indicator lights and the automatic humidity sensor allows you to track room humidity with the LED control panel displaying the current humidity level. 

One reviewer said: "The product is very effective as of now and I can see a considerable amount of water is collected in the tank. It has an auto stop feature if the tank is full and has got a 1-24 hour timer and various modes are very easy to operate. Too early to comment about energy usage, but it does cost less than my previous desiccant humidifier. The unit is a bit too heavy if we need to move up or down the floor, but it has wheels if you need to move on the same floor. It is relatively quiet if the fan speed is set to a lower speed setting, but you can still hear some sound which is expected. Sleep mode is a great feature and the colour display helps judge the humidity level from a distance. Overall the effectiveness of the product is really good, as I can feel the relative drop in room moisture and central heating feels much more effective now."