Meaco Arete One 12L Dehumidifier Review | Efficiency & Running Costs Explained

[@pumpkineater23]

For drying cloths - use the smallest room possible and keep the door closed. I dry clothes overnight (Meaco ABC 12L) in our bathroom and it's all completely dry in the morning. Also, bear in mind with your costs, a damp room is more expensive to heat than a dry room. In a really damp property, running a compressor dehumidifier will actually save costs!

[@TechNuovo]

Great tip!

[@vadar03]

Been using & testing out the 12l for 6 weeks now.. Waw! What a difference it has made..the Air is so much drier thus inturn the house is much warmer and taking less central heating to make it so...Taking that chilled heavy wet cold air away has made an incredible difference to the heating situation... Roughly, we turn ours on around when we get up in the morning, and then back off late at at night. I'd say it's on about 12-14 hours a day. When we first started using it, the humidity levels were insane around 80, now all rooms start at about 59 -62 when we 1st turn it on in the morning, which quikly falls into the mid 50's within an hour or 2 , it then turns itself on and off all day during the period of use as it gets near the 50 we have it set at. We feel having it set at 50 helps to achieve a drier air which then allows allows us to turn it off for half the day which helps towards any build up when it's off.. I'd say from 12-14 hrs per day we have it running, it turns off at least 6 - 7 times .. Therefore it's only running around 8 - 9 hrs a day, so only costing around £10-12 per month instead of leaving it on 24/7 & it costing anything from £20-£30, also saves on the machines life span I'd think?!, the best bit about all of it - no more karcher drying soaking upstairs windows every morning.. Thing of the past. I genuinely think most people do not need to run these 24/7 to achieve desired result. Just a case of testing that out...We run ours at the top of a staircase in a 2 bedroom house near the biggest moisture culprit - the shower/bath room... In regards to a comment made by someone else, the only time we feel it blowing cooler air is when the air it's sooking in is also cooler.. It only blows out what it takes in..Just feels cooler sometimes as it's coming out fast..once the air around dries and heats up a bit, so does the air it expels back out.

[@TechNuovo]

Glad to hear it's helping you out and you're right, little and often, or when needed, really helps!

[@johnw2758]

A tip for when drying clothes : Rather than put it in Laundry mode, set the Humidity level to the lowest that you can (40%), this ensures that it doesn't switch off and will easily fully dry most clothes overnight ( don't forget to put pockets inside out).

[@TechNuovo]

Yes! very true and good point to raise, you dont need to use laundry mode to dry your laundry! Thank you.

[@CormacOSheehan]

I was just going to question this, 6 hours isn't enough so was looking for a solution to keep it going longer and this sounds like a good option. A desiccant dehumidifier by EcoAir fills a 2L tank over a day of drying laundry, I wonder how this compares. Also, I wonder do the 20 and 25L models dry clothes quicker, even if they were to be put in the same small enclosed space as they are more powerful.

[@muppetsshowupatspeakerscor579]

There is a continuous mode also, rather setting it at 40.

[@lovemuffin10101]

@@muppetsshowupatspeakerscor579 I was going to say the same thing. Continous mode is much better and the only way to stop the machine switching off once the target has been reached

[@philforest4747]

I’ve bought one of these today. Thanks for a great video. ❤

[@dashard7746]

Thank you for producing such an informative video Meaco should really look at your standard and try to reproduce. I purchased the same 12 L device and I am very pleased possibly I would have purchased the next model simply because of my house. Thank you so much you make watching KZbin a pleasure!

[@TechNuovo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kinemagigz]

The 12l model number does refer to litres. At 30deg C and 80% RH it will extract 12 litres and under the same conditions the 10l will extract 10 litres.

[@TechNuovo]

Thank you! I’ve seen the extract rates table but it didn’t click, good to know

[@bambisecret4277]

Thank goodness I found this video!! I bought the meaco arete 12L which arrived yesterday. Instructions say castors are in the bucket (water tank) and to just lift the lid by the handle. There is no handle.....as seen on your video! Its tough hard plastic. It does not simply just lift. I had to watch you twice to try to see how you unclipped the plastic lid. Would be good if @Meaco did that video for set up instructions! Thank you.

[@TechNuovo]

Thanks for watching and glad we could help! Yes, no handle, it's two small plastic clips that you push in and lift off, kinda.

[@gt3911]

The L does stand for litres. It's the maximum extraction rate per day. The 25L will remove more water per day. However it also uses more power to do so. You're usually better off running lower power for longer than high power shorter. Unless you have very cheap electricity or don't care about your bill. Also the 25l would for example be better if you want a product to dry leaks in homes, this would get the job done faster. The Meaco Arete One/Two are excellent products with very good efficiency.

[@debbieroberts2901]

So happy found your video 1st winter in a tiny house built in 1840 even with heating on feels damp cold stone walls floors beautiful my washing not drying 😮 someone mention dehumidifier didn’t even know what one did lol ,been looking it’s a mine field haven’t a clue on tight budget watching this has helped 100% many thanks 🤩

[@TechNuovo]

Thanks for watching :D

[@Francis-xl2gu]

Just bought one from Argos, £190 have yet to try it

[@juleshastings7587]

I took delivery of this on 6th February now 17th. My old house looks similar with timber, single glazing and single brick walls. Reading some comments below, I too struggled to remove the plastic lid of the ‘bucket’ but I used a blunt knife to prise the plastic over the two notches to get the wheels out and thereafter you don’t need to take the lid off again (I found the video by Meaco helpful and also saw that you pour the water out without taking the lid off). I put the unit on at the suggested 55 and at first the house to my surprise showed that it wasn’t that damp at around 57, so the unit came on and off, in fact some days I didn’t think it was working properly. However, from 14th February the display has shown an increase in humidity and the unit is running for a lot longer and sucking out a lot more water than the previous week. I don’t know if the unit took time to settle or that the house has changed this week. I think the 12L is a neat unit and I am able to carry it upstairs, but the next version up would be too heavy for me.

[@TechNuovo]

For me, it all relates to the external temperature and weather. If its a week or rain, the humidity inside can change that much!

[@ManChickin]

I have the same unit... put in the box room to dry the clothes on the dryer over night.. on a flexible solar tarrif my rates even drop below 0p in the early hours.. meaning I get paid to dry my clothes.. lovely!

[@TechNuovo]

Wow thats really good! Wish I had that

[@Richard.357]

Great video. Thanks for sharing your experience. I've just purchased this model. My other meaco only lasted for 4 years, and trying to contact meaco is a painful process. They make the best product, but their customer service is very poor.

[@TechNuovo]

Thanks for watching! 4 years is pretty good, but hopeuflly they get back to you and help you out.

[@jablot5054]

4 years is rubbish.

[@craig79819]

well, i thought the difference between the 10L and the 12L was the size of the tank, so thank you for teaching me. It also makes more sense now as to why the 12L won awards, but the 10L didnt. Been thinking about getting a dehumidifier, and have been doing hours of research over the last couple of days as to which to get.... i was torn between this, and the DeLonghi one of a similar spec, but this has just sealed it for me. Arete One 12L it is! Thank you for your vid!

[@TechNuovo]

Thank you for watching! :)

[@nickybesters]

Thanks for this review, very helpful. By the way, I believe the 12L does indeed stand for litres as in the AreteOne can remove up to 12 litres of moisture from the air over a 24 hour period.

[@TechNuovo]

It does indeed and quite impressive 😊

[@TwinkleTutsies]

absolutely excellent review man

[@TechNuovo]

Thank you so much for your comment!!!

[@SeanPalmer62]

Excellent review thankyou, thinking about one of these.

[@TechNuovo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chidinmaanumaka7151]

You did a great job explaining. I almost set back ky dehumidifier because it lacks clear instructions. Do you have to unclip to pour out the water.

[@TechNuovo]

Thanks! You don’t need to unclip, there are holes either side to pour out but I do find it easier to unclip

[@BionicRasta]

An oversight not to put a handle on the water tank to better help lift off the lid. The other downside is the need to have all doors open which for privacy reasons isn't all that practical especially at night. I use it to help keep black mould of the walls & to help with reducing condensation during the winter. There is still some condensation on windows building up overnight but I guess it helps to a degree.

[@TechNuovo]

Agree, the clips are a little tricky in the lid to get off but I tend to leave it on now and pour the water out one of the two holes.

[@Maxwasinthe212]

I use a 12l in all of the rooms in my house so we have privacy

[@BionicRasta]

@@Maxwasinthe212 Pretty costly to buy one for each room plus running costs, also the fan noise would disturb my sleep having one in my bedroom running at night.

[@nick-hq7yj]

I just got one of these and am here because I don't understand the instructions 🤯 ,my old one lasted 23 yrs and was so easy , massive water tank, continuously on sucking all the moisture out of the air (which is what I wanted 😂😂) dried clothes a treat ,this new one looks so complicated and it better live up to my old one ,I'll report bk in a few months 😂😂

[@TechNuovo]

ah ha, goodluck!

[@mysticpizza02]

I have the ABC 12l model, it's great but doesn't have the wheels and the cable tidy.

[@Brackenwall]

Thanks for the review, I don’t know if it will be this model but I’m definitely going to pick one up.

[@TechNuovo]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@waldkram4513]

Great and helpful video. Thanks!

[@TechNuovo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@peternicholson2904]

Just bought the Atete Two which is very similar. Just to confirm that having the machine on 24 hours a day, it will continue to draw the 150w(ish) even when it’s reached the desired humidity. I would hope that it would maybe only run for 12-15 hours of the 24hours when it’s been in situ for a week or so?

[@TechNuovo]

Depending on the setting, when it hits the desired humidity it will 'shut down' for i think 30 minutes, then take a new humidity reading and if it reads the same, stay shut down, if the humidity has increased, it will turn back on. When its 'shut down', the fan isnt running, so i cant imagine its drawing the full amount of power. I hope that made sense :D

[@Meg99993]

Thanks for the upload. Do you have to carry the machine to all the different rooms in the house to dehumidify or can I just put it in the living room and will the other rooms in the house and upstairs become also less humid?

[@TechNuovo]

If the air can travel freely around your house, it will cover a large area over time. Keep all the doors open and eventually the rooms upstairs will become less humid.

[@Meg99993]

@@TechNuovo thanks for your reaction.

[@Longshanks1956]

Excellent review. Thank you.

[@TechNuovo]

Thank you for watching :)

[@Poppieclarke]

Hi, can I clarify. Does the unit act as a dehumidifier OR an air purifier rather than is doing both at the same time. Do you generally leave yours on for a set amount of time per day? Or just let it run constantly? I’m new to the humidifier life but my daughter has awful asthma so try anything at this point. Thanks

[@TechNuovo]

Correct, either or but not together. I generally leave mine on until the tank fills up and then turns itself off. It also depends on the humidity in the room And the target for the machine.

[@maksrambe3812]

​@@TechNuovowhy are you giving incorrect advice, even in the instructions it says it performs air purification as long as it's running with the hepa filter is installed. The air purification setting is for running the fan without the compressor if only air purification is desired.

[@orion9k]

@@maksrambe3812 That is correct. I had the Woods AC30 (pretty expensive) and it was the same with the HEPA filtering, unfortunately it broke after 3months, the 2nd broke after 1 day and the 3rd after 1 day, and after that I just gave up trying.

[@soukainabennani8192]

So what’s 12L stand for? Also does the room get warmer or can it blow warm air?

[@TechNuovo]

Room doesnt get warmer really but when you put your hand over it, you can feel some warmth. The 12L stands for amount of litres extracted per day at 30c.

[@SpliffProductions]

Just got the Arete Two and its fantastic. Especially with the wifi app

[@TechNuovo]

Wifi! Nice. Enjoy.

[@osgar333]

Would one Meaco Arete One, be enough for a three bedroom bungalow?

[@TechNuovo]

Yup, just move it around. I have a 3 bed house and move it between rooms as and when :)

[@desertrose316]

Thank you for such an informative video. May I ask how noisy/quiet the night mode is? It will be in the room in which I sleep

[@TechNuovo]

Thanks for watching! I've tried it, I slept through it. Imagine a hotel room with the AC on. Not quite as bad but its that low level, consistant hum.

[@helenalovelock1030]

What size do you think is best for a 3 bedroom / 1 bathroom house? Will put it on the landing

[@TechNuovo]

The 12L will do just fine for that size house. I'm in a 3 bed too :)

[@Doppo69]

Go for the 20L it performs better being a larger unit and holds more water 4.5L That’s why he’s not achieving higher results because it’s too large a space for the smaller version to control properly

[@lovemuffin10101]

@@Doppo69 Agree. I have an apartment that's 700sqft and the 12L is actually too small

[@helenalovelock1030]

How often do you have to empty your 12l one and also does it air purify at the same time as dehumidify or is that a separate mode ?

[@TechNuovo]

It depends where i position it and how damp that area is. Maybe 12ish hours like in my cellar but then in another room, maybe a day or more. Air purify is a seperate mode and you cannot dehumdify AND air purify at the same time.

[@helenalovelock1030]

So the difference between the 12 L and the 25l is just the tank ? So just have to empty it more often ? Or does the 25 litre more powerful and extract more water quicker ??

[@lovemuffin10101]

@@helenalovelock1030 No, the only difference is the size of the tank

[@meridiusuk8567]

@@lovemuffin10101wrong the bigger units extract more moisture per hour than the smaller units. It’s all on their website.

[@maksrambe3812]

​@@TechNuovothis is wrong, air purification is working if the hepa filter is installed and the air purification mode is for running the fans without the compressor when dehumidification is unnecessary.

[@waynekerrr9027]

Do you think its big enough for a 3 bed detached bungalow ? .I dont really want to buy the 20ltr one, if the 12 will do the trick ..

[@TechNuovo]

I have a 3bed house and i think it works a treat! I do move it around each room to suit my needs.

[@rob12841]

Does it stop all fans when the target is reached or just the compressor?

[@TechNuovo]

It stops the fans, it essentially shuts down for a period of time before coming back on to remeasure humidity.

[@rob12841]

​@@TechNuovo Thank you, I have an ebac 3000 series which does the same and was hoping this would do it too. Thanks for your help!

[@averagesamuel]

I have the same unit for a similarly old house. I’d be interested to know how you optimised use around the house? At the moment, mine lives in the basement on a smart plug running 24/7. With a smart humidity sensor I can turn it on and off at the switch between a small range which means less time to go down to stated humidity. But means I can’t use around house.

[@TechNuovo]

For me, I have specific rooms to areas that are worse than others, so at this time of year I generally just rotate round, collect a tank full off water and move to the next. It may be a week or two before going back to that same spot, I just see how it is.

[@ChloeFarrell-i3f]

New to using a dehumidifier. What should be the first step? Should I let it run until it meets 55, and then run it weekly or daily? Thanks

[@TechNuovo]

I would keep it going for a day, maybe more if the tank is filling up quickly. Keep going until you see the humidity stabailise and then turn it on as and when needed. I tend to run it until i've got two full tanks, then leave it a couple of weeks, they do the same again if needed.

[@richiep3520]

Great review. We are in a 1600sq foot 3 bed house and thinking about the 20l version. Our humidity in every room is about 75%-80 or higher. We are based in Ireland and we have high humidity in general. The 20l would probably be the better option? It is quite an investment going for the bigger model but we're desperate to get humidity down as the house fees so cold with the high humidity. Glad you had a positive experience with the 12l version.

[@TechNuovo]

I've got a similar size place, I've been using it this week just to keep on top of things. Room closed upstairs, some more open plan downstairs, this thing works for me. Downstairs sitting room/kitchen, filled a tank over night and drop the humidity down by a good 10%. I'm not too sure how much more the 20L is but dont pass by the 12L thinking it isnt enough! IF the water tank worries you, can you plug a hose in and then run the water into a larger bucket.

[@richiep3520]

@@TechNuovo today we are trying for the first time a rented 10l silver crest unit. It mentions 10l at 30 degrees and 5l at 27 degrees Celcius. Whose home is going to be a THAT warm for maximum efficiency?! Showing at 68% over half a day on which I suppose is quite a decent drop. All in all it's still a decent investment and best to go a little bigger than go too small. There may even be something inbetween a 12 and 20 size. Definately looking at that brand as the one to go with. Thanks again!

[@EJbtinkerbell]

Hi. I’ve been looking at one of these. I live in an old farmhouse, it’s a really cold building, with large rooms, I guessing this would not be suitable for a un heated room with laundry in.

[@TechNuovo]

How cold? If its too cold, this will struggle to keep the moisture level at a sensible level AND try your laundry.

[@EJbtinkerbell]

@ is normally about 10-15 in that room, I only have a wood burner in the living room, rest of the house is always cold and damp, so thinking one of these might take the dampness away

[@bromptinowner763]

​@EJbtinkerbell you will benefit greatly with one of these

[@theglowberries3608]

Thanks, really useful.

[@TechNuovo]

Thanks for watching! I might be getting the Arete Two shortly, which is meant to be an improved model. keep an eye out!

[@waynekerrr9027]

Our house is about 14 degrees.....will this model still extract moisture at these temperatures please ????

[@TechNuovo]

Yes. I have a cold consveratory that gets down to 11 sometimes and I’m getting full tanks of water.

[@waynekerrr9027]

@TechNuovo Thanks 👍

[@blackhawk5279]

I'm getting wet walls and now some mould in the dining/kitchen area due to steam from cooking and also drying washed clothes. Is a 12L or 25L suitable? Meacos got few in their range so want to get the right one. Feel the 25l is too big and will use more power

[@creativechimp03]

Out of interest if you pick yours up/move it do you feel something heavily weighted (maybe the compressor) move around/shift/wobble inside. I bought one used and it seems to work but something heavy inside seems to move

[@TechNuovo]

Negative, moving it and wheeling it around, it’s solid, it’s well built in my opinion.

[@creativechimp03]

@ umm thanks. Something loose in mine then.

[@TechNuovo]

Yeh might be!

[@laurcapa]

got the 12L and on low fan it runns at 50db 1m away from the machine and 37db at 10m . Not sure how they got that 35 as is definitely not even close to it. Is noisy enough definitely you wouldn't leave it on the room with you

[@TechNuovo]

Useful insight, thanks for sharing!

[@Mopantsu]

@@TechNuovo my guess is they quote the night mode dB. Bit of marketing trickery IMHO.

[@poskett]

hi - stupid question time...Dehumidifier received today. The instructions say the castors are in the water tank. The lid to the water tank is tightly on so I'm not sure how I can get the castors out without breaking the lid. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you.

[@TechNuovo]

I know its tough but it wont break, and it needs to come off to empty/clean. You can push the two catches in with a screwdriver and pop out if you wanted.

[@poskett]

@@TechNuovo HI - thank you so much for your reply. I have just followed your instructions and.....I now have wheels!! I was too scared (that I might cause more damage) to do it yesterday so I left it 24 hours.... Really appreciate you taking the time to answer as the instructions say absolutely nothing about how to find and remove the wheels....

[@mikeworsley1773]

I rang customer services and they claimed they’d never been asked about this!

[@PINACI]

It might be cheaper than a tumble dryer in clothes mode but don't forget you said that you have to have your heating on as well to maintain a room temp of 18°c which will increase the cost. How much to heat your room for 12hrs as well as the dehumidifier I wonder ?

[@TechNuovo]

True but during winter, heating is on as standard for us and assume many others, especially when it’s close to zero outside. We run off oil, so it’s not that easy to work out our running costs for heating unfortunately. With gas heating and metered, it could be worked out if you know your heating loads for your rads or underfloor heating.

[@PINACI]

@@TechNuovo Well to run my 1600w 7 fin oil filled radiator which turns on and off for 1hr costs 34p, so 12hrs would cost about £4.08 and to run my tumble dryer on low ( 1420w ) for 90 minutes costs me 57p and on high ( 2580w ) for 90 minutes costs £1.04 I have however just purchased a 12L dehumidifier to help with condensation in my living room which has an outside wall on one end. This is why I came across your video. I wanted to see how effective they are.

[@TechNuovo]

Ah yes oiled filled rads with an electric element are expensive, we have one and it doesn’t go on all that often 🤣 we have an oil boiler for the central heating so not as bad. Valid comment though and hopefully other viewers will read through, so thank you.

[@johnw2758]

We use ours overnight with no heating on and it dries the clothes no problem.

[@PINACI]

@@johnw2758 in what size room ? I think this is a good idea so might try it.

[@HK-bj7gd]

Hi, thanks for the video! My 12L arrived this morning. I switched it on around 6.30pm. So far been on 3.5 hrs and has dropped from around 80 when I first switched on to 73. I am going to leave it overnight but my question is, is it necessary to leave on all day too whilst I'm out at work or would it still do it's job if I switch off just before I leave early morning then back on when I'm home? There are days I work from home so I can leave on longer then but not sure if it's necessary to have on 24/7 as Meaco advise? Thanks again.

[@TechNuovo]

For me, it depends on the weather outside. If its dry outside with a low humidity, it will take longer for the space to rise back up to say 80 for 73, so you may not need to have the unit on as often. In the reverse, if it's wet outside and moisture is coming in, you'll need the unit on to combat that. I typically leave it on in a space, long enough to fill a tank, then leave it for a week, so what happens and take it from there.

[@HK-bj7gd]

Thank you!

[@waynekerrr9027]

Does it come with a hose

[@TechNuovo]

No it doesn’t, so if you wanted to use it continuously, you’ll have to buy a hose to suit.

[@Issac_Hunt]

Well the noise from mine is loud. It pushes out so much air, and that is without the AF function being on. Or am i doing something wrong?

[@TechNuovo]

I guess the volume is subjective. I can hear it working. Would I have it on while i was sleeping, certainly not :D

[@RiperSnifle]

Don't see how how it can be, 38db is incredibly quiet

[@sabzsabz3974]

Do I need to run my dehumidifier 24/7 if I have an aquarium in my room?

[@TechNuovo]

Only if you want the tank emptied 🤣 No, use it as and when needed to suit your goal. Hopefully there is a lid on the aquarium so it doesn’t try suck up that water.

[@ASTMA193]

Great video. Thanks

[@TechNuovo]

Glad you liked it!

[@jamessymes1]

Mine has packed up. It didn't work for long. It completely ices over.

[@JuzzyUK]

Hi, does this help to prevent mould damp in the ground flat? I'm dreading this winter and I am so fed up of cleaning it. It goes onto some of my clothes and furniture, windows mainly bedroom has bad condensation. Landlord does not do anything. I'm wondering to get this machine and see if it helps. How long do I need to get it running?

[@TechNuovo]

I haven’t had mold as such, condensation yes and a damp environment, which it helped with. I’d keep it running all day, or until the humidity has lowered. It might be you have it on for a few days to manage the space, then once it’s better, use it less often.

[@bromptinowner763]

I have the 12L one will be a big help to combat mould/damp etc, works a treat especially the laundry mode

[@AlexBerto91]

I have got the same dehumidifier and it does a great job . I notice however that when the level is below 3% from target RH the small dehumidifier light turns off (which would indicate the compressor is not on) but the fan keeps working and the machine lights stay on. Is this normal? From an efficiency perspective I would imagine the all functions switch off when below 3% of target? Thanks!

[@maksrambe3812]

The fan consumes much less power than the compressor so there isn't a setting that turns the fan on and off. It's also good to run the fan for a few minutes after turning off the compressor anyway because the cold side is still cold and can capture more humidity. It does this automatically when the tank is almost full.

[@TorstigHjalmr]

Does anyone know if it switches on automatically when you switch it on at the plug. I have a home automation system and it would be nice to switch it on and off automatically. Or do you know if it is compatible with home assistant?

[@TechNuovo]

It beeps when you turn on at the plug but doesn’t actually start up. So no, I don’t think you’ll be able to control via your smart sockets.

[@johnw2758]

The Arete Two is app controlled

[@Jamie-666]

30 °C and 80 % RH > 12.18 litres per day

[@ggss1176]

what watts do the fan speeds consume?

[@TechNuovo]

Unless, I’d have to test this to find out

[@timurkhan2612]

What is the running cost? So much different information price ranging from 3p to 10p per hour. Does anyone have a good idea?

[@TechNuovo]

It all depends on your energy tariff, I put some examples in the video of what running costs I’m paying 😊

[@IfDawidCanYouCan]

Thank you for the Review. I’m thinking to get one like this as I got 3D Printer therefore, a lot of Filaments. To keep them dry, I need some type of Dehumidifier. Do you think it will do the job matey. Any advice will be much appreciated! I believe, Our World is a Shared Experience!!!

[@TechNuovo]

Hmm, i have no idea how wet/moist/damp filaments may be but I'm sure this dehumidifier will be able to help out!

[@IfDawidCanYouCan]

@@TechNuovoThanks matey!!!

[@maksrambe3812]

​@@IfDawidCanYouCanfor some filaments like pla it would be fine, but for a lot of the better filaments you also need very dry storage conditions that this won't achieve. Running on continuous or laundry mode it can get to 32% humidity.

[@IfDawidCanYouCan]

​@@maksrambe3812 Brilliant... I'll keep in mind. Once the room is organised, I'll look in to this again, so I can save the filaments from any dampness in the room, especially during the winter and cold wether. Look after yourself and each other. Cheers mate!!!

[@TGIF82]

I bought this few days ago but I am confused that it blows out cool air. It really makes my living room cold. Not sure what to do or whether it will pass once the humidity settles. Help!!!

[@TechNuovo]

It does blow out air but I felt it as room temperature, it’s just coming in and going out. There is no heating or cooling element as such inside. It’s normal.

[@TGIF82]

@@TechNuovo thank you for your reply. Oh it feels as an air con is on but it’s true that I put heating on twice a day so most of dat the temperture is down to 15 degrees. I am an onion at this stage so I don’t feel it as much, but the cold air bothers me. I only have it for three days, it extracts a lot of water but it still is at around 60-67. I hope it improves or I may consider getting second one for the efficiency.

[@TechNuovo]

Give it time, it will bring it down. It might also be worth trying some non-dehumidifier things to help with moisture levels :)

[@Mopantsu]

@@TechNuovo incorrect. The Arete 12L One has a heating element (very low heat) as explained in the back of the manual as air passes through. It will blow slightly warmer air in the winter and help warm the room alongside central heating thus saving heating costs and cooler in the summer (due to it being a fan dehumidifier) apparently. It is relative to the room temperature. Bit confusing I know.

[@krzakupl]

Is any app ?

[@TechNuovo]

This one, the Arête one, no BUT the new model, arête two does have app control.

[@mspencer5519]

Quick question. How do you find the performance to when it's really cold? (E.g. about 7-8 degrees c here. Grabbed the 20L, seems to collect 3L per day (vs 20L rating). Starting to think should have got the non condenser type.

[@TechNuovo]

That’s cold, I’m not sure this would work well in this conditions. There is a table in the manual that shows typical performance at specific room temperatures.

[@viktoriakireeva5860]

Just got mine. Where are the wheels?? It doesn't have them🤨

[@TechNuovo]

They were in the water tank for me when I unboxed it.

[@viktoriakireeva5860]

@@TechNuovo thank you!

[@Mopantsu]

One my Arete 12L One they were already installed as the packaging has holes to accomodate them in the styofoam. Might be a change from older versions. I also read from a so called engineer that works for the company that they have switched from Chinese made parts to locally manufactured. How true this is is anyones guess.

[@viktoriakireeva5860]

@@Mopantsu thank you - I found them in water tank:)) The machine was working from day one and I'm so happy with it!! Lots of water collected, flat smells good.

[@FormulaProg]

I need one that runs for less than 3p an hour as i live in council housing and struggle with bills

[@slaveoth5114]

can't you move out from council house to have more money?

[@jablot5054]

If you live in a council house why are you bothering with humidity levels?

[@smellypunks]

Seems that you might need a bigger machine. If you are running it for 12 hours and not getting humidity below 80%. Maybe a 20L would be better for you.

[@TechNuovo]

Maybe yup but I bought this, wanted to dip my toe in and not go full on with the big expensive model :D

[@VasylUkraine79]

Дякую вам велике 🇺🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@TechNuovo]

You're welcome.

[@haraldtheyounger5504]

Bought one, too noisy to live with. Tests revealed between 47 to 69dbs, more than double the claimed 30dbs. Useless, as we wanted it on overnight to put an end to the condensation during the Scottish winter months. Could never get to sleep with that racket in the hallway, and no way in the bedroom. Certainly draws a lot of moisture out of the air, just way too loud.

[@TechNuovo]

Yup, you certainly can’t get to sleep with it in the same room.

[@David-jx4gw]

The L rating is the extraction rate per day at 30°C 100% humidity.

[@dbmusic4114]

Poorly researched video. he says the 12L does not stand for litres. it does. 12L means it extracts 12 litres of water per day.

[@TechNuovo]

Sorry! First time using a dehumdifier. I've come to learn it will extract 7.5L @ 27c60% per day, or 12L @ 30c80%

[@colinreynolds1870]

12L means the unit can process 12 liters per day!!!!!

[@TechNuovo]

Yup, you’re not the first to let me know 🤣

[@MichaelCoIIins]

I was just looking for a good review, And sorry my dude, I gave up at 3.31. First you start with saying the 12L doesn’t stand for anything 🤷‍♂ everyone knows that’s what those yokes do in 24hrs on some temp and some humidity. Okay fine that can happen. Then we get the waffling with some shots that have fuck all to do with what ye are talking about, wrong info and confusing the fuck out of me. Do better. And yes, this was positive feedback.

[@TechNuovo]

Thanks for watching! Sorry for confusing you, this was not my intention. Will do better next time.

[@MichaelCoIIins]

@@TechNuovo , wow. I didn’t expected that! I do hope you understand my feedback and you dont see it as offensive. Respect for your fast reply on a 9m old vid, Thank You!

[@TechNuovo]

It’s all good! We strive to be better so take on board all feedback.