Why I love this dehumidifier. Meaco ARETE TWO 12L unboxing!

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[@JE2PO]

Looks like Amazon have stopped selling it here in the uk ?

[@exgren]

I am now being inundated with dehumidifier videos after looking online for one..... I finally had enough of the damp in my flat and having to clean a couple of walls twice a year, i was a bit sceptical about the power and abilities of the dehumidifier in regards to damp and washing drying capabilities... I used it for a day just to dry the condensation and i was pleased with the results, so today I tested the washing drying capabilities... WOW, IT'S THE DOGS, washing was dry after 4 And a half hours.. I put my washing in my hallway which is my smallest room in my flat, and it's also the dampest room ,so I've killed 2 bird's with one stone..... Happy days... Now I'm feeling sad that I didn't get one years ago... Chris

[@DADDELIVERS]

Thanks for the very kind comment Chris - too true - same here! Can't believe it does our washing in half a day... Good luck this winter!

[@exgren]

@DADDELIVERS thanks, And thanks for the reply

[@TheLightShiner1]

Hi, I watched your reviews a few times to make sure I was not missing anything, I just bought a like new off Amazon for £229.00 with free delivery on 31/01/24 a Christmas present to myself lol and it is the Arete 2 25 litre version bargain, I'm so excited thanks to you, keep up the good work I'm a new subscriber.

[@TheLightShiner1]

I just realised it is the Arete 1 silly me still a bargain and it's the 2022 noted best humidifier.

[@DADDELIVERS]

Thanks for the kind comment, I really appreciate it - that's great to hear, and the Arete 1 is still working out perfectly for us. Good luck with your dehumidifier!

[@HamerReviews]

This is cool! You make such a valid point about damp on UK houses, but it’s also a problem more widely in Europe, my family‘s house in Austria suffered from the same issue. Looks like Meaco make some nice devices - nice they hooked you up with another one to try out. Cool review!

[@DADDELIVERS]

Thanks so much! I had the worst comment on the last dehumidifier review, and I think it came from the US where the housing and climate conditions are different. He couldn't believe that mold happens in cold places and insisted mold grows only in warm places...

[@SpliffProductions]

I bought one mainly because my apartment doesn't have room for a tumble dryer and I'm glad I did cos it's so much cheaper to run one of these even for a few hours compared to running a tumble dryer...would recommend 100%!

[@DADDELIVERS]

Thanks for the kind comment -- I think we've saved so much with ours too!

[@53Dmac]

Meaco dehumidifiers are brilliant. I have a 25L at the top of the stairs and a 12L in each of my kids bedrooms. Kids (winter especially) spend a lot of time in the rooms and just breathing puts lots of moisture in the air, these keep it under control and purify the air at the same time. Just bough another 12L for the kitchen so now have four of them. Best dehumidifiers I've come across. Highly recommend.

[@DADDELIVERS]

Thanks for the kind comment -- yes, I've put the 12L in the kids bedroom for exactly this reason - mouth breathers! Thanks again

[@w3w3w3]

how is the sound level for the 12l one in your kids bedroom? and is the sound differente between the 25l and 12l one?

[@DADDELIVERS]

@@w3w3w3 Thanks for the kind question: My daughter didn't like the 12L noise at first but now she puts it on night mode and sleeps fine. I find it a tiny bit too loud and put it on the landing. The larger model is louder. Hope this helps, and good luck with your dehumidifier!

[@jargarbo]

I got the Meaco arête two 20l. I’m living in a 2 bed apartment here in Ireland. I always feel draught coming from my windows even though I have added a rubber seal in it. I had infestation of silverfish too. First 6 hours of running my dehumidifier I collected almost full tank of water which is about 4.8l. 1 week later I’m collecting about less than 500ml of water. Apartment feels a lot warmer and most importantly I haven’t seen a single silverfish in my bathroom. (Apparently they live in a very damp environment) I hope I won’t see them anymore now that my apartment is a lot dryer.

[@DADDELIVERS]

Wow, that's fantastic @jargarbo thanks for the kind message. I can feel warmer just reading this comment. Having Silverfish is incredible. We had a similar experience with our 18L - It took about 6 weeks before we weren't emptying the large quantities at the start - it was like it was drying out the fabric of the building that might never have been dried out. Now we even use it for drying out the washing instead of the tumble dryer Thanks again for the great comment

[@mussie302]

That's interesting. Our 70's house in Suffolk has been infested with silverfish ever since we came here 30 years ago. Can't shift them. Maybe one of these things would help us get rid of them.

[@jargarbo]

@ apparently they thrive on damp environment. I have tried cedarwood oil and sprayed it on cracks and areas that they might come out. It deters them but not really kill them or leave my unit. Why not remove the damp in the house? There goes the dehumidifier. Been months now... Not a shadow of them at all in my apartment.

[@sted4258]

I bought an arete two 18l from costco and it was my first dehumidifier, its a game changer and I find it amazing. Well worth the money and washing dry in only a few hrs

[@DADDELIVERS]

Thanks for the kind comment @sted4258 - think I'd really like to see the 18L Arete Two now!

[@helenalovelock1030]

I didn’t think they did an 18l in Arete 2

[@sted4258]

Its in Costco built special for Costco only Meaco said and it Cost me £239.99 inc Vat

[@helenalovelock1030]

@ oh in the UK ?

[@helenalovelock1030]

@@sted4258 ohhh yes I’ve just looked and found it. I have the 25l for downstairs (kitchen, lounge and conservatory) but I now want a smaller one for upstairs 3 bedrooms and bathroom. Can’t decide 12 litre or 18 litre

[@emmawaldron7023]

what is the difference in depth of the two models please? i have the 12l one and thought the costco 18l one was a similar depth but they look to be quite different in this video. thanks

[@a.i9347]

How do you clean the mould that will be geowing on the coils of the compressor inside the dehumidifier?

[@HamerReviews]

Have you made sure there’s no plastic cover round the HEPA filter? There were some hilarious videos of people buying dedicated HEPA filters for their homes which they used for YEARS without noticing the filter had a plastic cover on it they needed to be removed 😂

[@DADDELIVERS]

Haha thanks - ooer, I'd better check!

[@partyballoonsnorwich2122]

Mine is arriving tomorrow!

[@DADDELIVERS]

@@partyballoonsnorwich2122 fingers crossed for you - good luck with the dehumidifier!!!

[@nickclarkuk]

A fellow dehumidifier enthusiast 😂. I love the app! Do you know if it’s possible to control it when out and about via a Meaco cloud ? Some apps only work when connected to the same local network ie at home.

[@DADDELIVERS]

That is a really great question and one I didn't think of trying out. I'll have to try this on a future video!

[@helenalovelock1030]

I love the app too

[@helenalovelock1030]

Did you find out if you use it out and about ?

[@relaxchill9114]

Hi could you please i have seen the low energy platinum dehumidifier on their website is that a newer model and better than arete? Kindly please reply 😊

[@ericjohnwade1985]

Ive a damp bungalow. Would the 12l be big enough for a 2 bed bungalow?

[@DADDELIVERS]

Thanks for the kind question Eric. I think it would... it can handle laundry too, but if you're thinking of using it for laundry the bigger models work better. Good luck with your choice!

[@James-h3r8l]

Great video....for the first time in twenty five years I had a patch of black mould appear on my bathroom ceiling. I'd never considered that my house might have a damp issue. I had never had any mould issues before. I had my roof and gutters checked and found no issues. My loft especially above the bathroom was dry. A friend suggested I buy a dehumidifier and I went online and did some research. I eventually I settled on a Meaco one. Within days of use my house felt completely different. It felt warmer and didn't take as long to warm up when the central heating came on. Any washing on the airer dried overnight instead of taking a couple of days. I was so impressed. In fact I bought a second Meaco dehumidifier for downstairs. I must say they were my best purchases of 2024.

[@progtom7585]

Thanks for the video, didnt know they did an Arete two range (coming soon I see), but im keen to get it. Im correct in saying that you dont NEED the app, its just an optional extra? It looks like a nice touch but dont like making my devices "overconnected" if that makes sense!! Thanks

[@mikeyb7able]

Yep, as a Meaco Arete One owner I can say the app is not necessary. One button control, set it and leave it. Especially with the humidystat you can set the target and leave it alone, only emptying the tank when its full.

[@progtom7585]

@@mikeyb7able Legend, thank you!!!

[@mikeyb7able]

@@progtom7585 your welcome. Not everything needs to be smart or connected!

[@DADDELIVERS]

Thanks for the kind question - you're right you don't need the app, and I find it so much more complicated than just pressing the button on the unit! It works great without the app. Good luck with your dehumidifier!

[@progtom7585]

@@DADDELIVERS thanks heaps!

[@i.JoanaT]

Everyone’s saying their dehumidifier releases warm air. I have the Meaco Arete and never has it released warm air. It’s always cold air. Am I missing something here?

[@DADDELIVERS]

Thanks for the kind question - I think it depends if the compressor has kicked in when you hold your hand over the vent. Many times, the compressor goes off while it's sampling the air - and the air seems cold during those times. When it's actually dehumidifying the air seems to get warmer. The closer the target humidity is to the actual humidity in the room, the more cooler it seems if that makes sense. You can see clearly when the compressor is on for the Arete One because there's a light that comes on. I'm not sure there's an indicator for that on the Arete Two... Hope this helps!

[@shortymcsteve]

Have you noticed a difference with the readings between the One, Two, and your hydrometer? A lot of people have been complaining that the Two is not accurate with how it’s reading the humidity. Would be good to know if you noticed this issue. I see near the end the readings were about 4% off.

[@DADDELIVERS]

Thanks for the kind question -- I had noticed a difference, but assumed my hydrometer doesn't look like the most amazing piece of technical kit in the world, and not sure what the difference in averaging the sampling is between them, so it hasn't bothered me... That said, I think I prefer seeing an actual percentage number rather than graphical bars, but as it's on for hours the number is something I'm tearing myself away from!

[@shortymcsteve]

@@DADDELIVERS Thanks for replying, that’s good to know! I’m currently trying to decide between the two 18L version. Unsure if the Two is worth £40 extra - What would you do if you were buying over again with your experience. Is the Two worth the price jump?

[@DADDELIVERS]

@@shortymcsteve This is a really good question, and one I might make a video about, but I can't call which one is best! The Arete One was absolutely perfect for us, but the only thing that's slightly annoying is having the open fan grille at the top. I have dropped things into it by accident, and you can't seem to open it up to clean it. So the flap on the top of the Arete Two is really good, -- but that said, I'm not sure it's worth the extra 40 quid. If you were to get the Arete One, it'd work absolutely the same as the Arete Two, and I think I even prefer the small display that just shows the number. I don't think you'd be missing out at all... Hope something here helps!

[@Smatnm]

@@shortymcsteveYou’d have to consider the power consumption of both units in relation to how long you expect to run it for. If the Two has a lower run time or power consumption, then the £40 extra could easily pay itself back in a relatively short period of time.

[@shortymcsteve]

@@Smatnm I agree, however Meaco do not give any information regarding power consumption for the 18L models (trust me, I’ve tried asking). The closest model, for some reason the 20L is very close when you compare the One and Two, so I don’t think there’s much in it, although the maximum wattage is different.

[@gorringeman]

I live in a large 2 bedroom flat, it has a 18 foot high ceiling in the hall - Would the 12L for the whole property or would I need the larger model?

[@DADDELIVERS]

Hi thanks for the kind question. It'd cope with a 2 bed flat, but if you can afford it and have the space, I'd definitely advise going as large as possible eg 18L or 20L. It dries the place more quickly, has a larger tank to empty less frequently and can be used for laundry if that's your thing. That said the 12L would work fine. Good luck on your dehumidifier!

[@tomrivans9102]

You forgot to mention to let the unit stand for 6 hours before turning on and once on to leave it on?

[@4ndy123]

Hows is it going mate looking to buy one this week.

[@Stew9117]

Absolutely brilliant mate. 12ltr is sufficient for 3 bedroom house no need for 18ltr. Shop around there are big differences on price.

[@4ndy123]

​Ended up getting the 18l arete two ​@@Stew9117 it is so good!

[@kolad264]

No its not .Barrely work in my 1 bed flat . 24/7 h and cant get to 55%

[@4ndy123]

@@kolad264 I got the 18l from costco. So good!

[@offshore1987]

We bought the 25lt "2" Its been pulling a good amount of water from the air, but as soon as you turn the unit off when its just finished to 55, the scale just jumps back up to 65 or higher 🤦 seems abit all over the place on the readings

[@DADDELIVERS]

Thanks for the kind comment -- I'm sure you know this, but when we switch the unit on, it takes about 10 minutes sampling the air to get the reading - this is while the extraction compressor is warming up/cooling down... Can I ask, how long have you been using it? For us, with the Arete One this time last year, we went through about 6 weeks to 2 months of emptying a lot of water, and then the amount dropped. We think it was because the dehumidifier was literally drying out the walls and fabric of the building. It might be that the readings are wrong, or it might be that when you run the area around the dehumidifier down to 55%, the moisture elsewhere in the house then goes to the dry area - literally drying out the whole house: walls, carpets furniture etc. If you're still emptying water from the tank, it could be a sign that it's doing good. Also, if it helps, the hydrometers on Amazon are quite cheap. You'll be able to see the humidity level in the room all the time. Hope something here helps!

[@alecfinnemore799]

Good video, also got the Arete 2 12l model. ‘Issue’ I have is it reports humidity 5% higher than 2 other monitors, I see most users say the Meaco reports lower. Also if the hepa filter is not installed it reports another 5% higher, eg 3rd party monitor shows 55% and Meaco would show 65%! Anyone else see this?

[@DADDELIVERS]

Thanks for the kind comment Alec - really interesting. I find it really difficult to read what the graphical interface is showing anyway and so using it as a general jist! I need to reinstall the app to see if that shows an actual figure. Hope you find out more about this, and thanks again for the message

[@alecfinnemore799]

@ yep the display matches the app figure. The 12l should be enough for my space, eg an open plan of around 80m3, plus upstairs. Though don’t think it’s ever got to the target 55%, now trying for 50%, so Meaco at 57 and monitors at 52%, almost as if working on right figure but the right figure just not displayed. Have also sent email to Meaco for comment. Maybe a bigger unit may help but I find the lower speeds outputs more heat, so better for heating. Laundry mode a bit cooler, which would be default speed on bigger models.

[@DADDELIVERS]

@@alecfinnemore799 Thanks - yes, the air is definitely warmer on this 12L model - almost wondered if maybe the heat might affect the figure! Thanks again

[@kolad264]

If you have a very humid house or flat, like mine, it's 70%, you can't count on a reduction to 60%, the maximum I achieved was 55% with 2 dehumidifers, both 12l areta, which ran 24/7. My electricity bills have skyrocketed. I've just given up on the wind when it's sunny outside. Unfortunately, sometimes technology can't beat the style of building in the UK ;(

[@w3w3w3]

@@kolad264 i thought it was quite cheap to run though?

[@rofekahmed3976]

I think I’m going to go buy a Medco Two 20L

[@Dark-angel-i2n]

Do I have to leave all the time Louvre open when I use it? Or only open when I use air circulator?

[@DADDELIVERS]

Thanks for the kind question - I think they advise to lift it to improve air flow but it still works okay with the louvre down for us. Hope this helps and thanks again!

[@Dark-angel-i2n]

@ thank you 🙏

[@michaelwagner8795]

Which way round do you have the dehumidifier for laundry with the slat facing the laundry or the filter

[@DADDELIVERS]

Thanks for the great question Michael -- I think technically it doesn't matter because the drier air is replaced by the damper air, but I do tend point the filter side towards the laundry because that's naturally the air intake! Hope this helps!

[@exgren]

I have found it best if you face the fan facing the laundry with the airer sideways on and turning the airer round to the other side after a few hours

[@i.JoanaT]

I wish it wasn’t as noisy though. Even in night mode which is just very slightly less noisy, it’s still so noisy. It’s like having a powerful microwave constantly on

[@DADDELIVERS]

Thanks - yes, the night mode doesn't seem to do much for the noise for us too! Thanks for the kind comment

[@nasirhussain8008]

I noticed there was a big difference in reading from your arete 1 vs 2 is that still an issue ?

[@DADDELIVERS]

Hi Nasir Thanks for the kind comment - hope I'm understanding it correctly: the different readings on the video will be due to them both being switched on for my camera shoot. They take about 10 minutes to settle on the readings from their sampling, so the numbers shown here wouldn't be correct. Hope this helps!

[@andyarchitect]

​@@DADDELIVERS I think he is referring to the general consensus on Internet forums and comments that the Arete Two displays the humidity typically 5 to 10% lower than the Arete One. Have you compared your 2 machines in close proximity in the same room? Not sure if it's really a problem or not. They are probably both within tolerance (+/- 5%)... just consistently out slightly in opposite directions for each generation for some reason.

[@t.h.1784]

Hello! Can I still support you if I purchase on Amazon in France?

[@PaulHeatherington]

I was just about to buy The Arete One 12L untill i seen this and now i want the Arete Two 12L, They are out of stock everywhere :(

[@DADDELIVERS]

Thanks for the kind comment Paul - wow, I didn't know that. We bought our Arete One last year because we saw it on the shelf at Costco and had seen them out of stock everywhere. Meaco seems sought after at times of the year... Hope you manage to find a workaround and thanks again

[@carlprobert8529]

Humidity is relative. When the RH was 71% the temp was 17°, in the second shot the temp.was 20.7°, this would naturally decrease the RH as the air can hold more moisture at this temperature. A better experiment would be to simply measure the water in the tank that was extracted after the time.

[@DADDELIVERS]

Yes thanks Carl, and also the dehumidifier itself raises the temperature in the room too - the heating wasn't on. It's just to show it in a regular real life situation - I'm no scientist! I"m also no filmmaker because I actually shot how much liquid came out but lost the footage... Thanks again for the kind comment, I appreciate it

[@z90012]

Got one fantastic dries washing to

[@DADDELIVERS]

Thanks for the kind message!

[@BLUESKY-zt1nv]

The problem i have is Humidity in my room is between 70 and 80 % always ..i can bring it down to 55% at the lowest and as soon as i switch the de humidifier off ..within 1 hour at the most humidity will go back to 70 % or higher ...i would have to keep it running 24/7 52 weeks a year non stop !!!

[@DADDELIVERS]

Thanks for the kind comment - we had this problem too... except for us, in the winter from say october to march, the walls get very cold in places, so the humidity condensed in those areas and the wet areas grew mould. For us this year, for the first time, we had no mould... and we didn't have the dehumidifiers on in the summer months. We've resigned ourselves to running them a lot in the winter, and the air seems cheaper/easier to heat because the radiators arent trying to heat up that denser air. It also seems to get warmer quicker. Plus the humidifiers seem to contribute warm air to the heating. We really didn't like the idea of running them for a long time at first - because of the electricity cost... but it feels like we're saving on heating, no tumble dryer and no mould... it feels like we're not spending more overall. But maybe that's just us!

[@7tracey7]

The instructions tell you to run it 24/7 & I do

[@terrydavis1488]

Have the Meaco Arete Two 20L. Cannot get the App to work, even following instructions. Can you help please?

[@gorringeman]

Uninstall and reinstall the app usually works

[@penzo1110]

A louvre is just the name of a moving slat.

[@DADDELIVERS]

Thanks

[@penzo1110]

The older model said 52 and the new one said 68 humidity ??

[@DADDELIVERS]

Thanks - they had just been switched on when I started filming. They usually take about 10 minutes to sample the air and settle on a reading. Hope this helps.

[@paulbooth77]

Shame the Meaco Two 12L is out of stock everywhere apart from Amazon at £100 more than everywhere else

[@Smatnm]

Relative humidity refers to the amount of moisture a given volume of air can hold. Absolute humidity refers to the total volume of moisture in a given volume of air. The colder the air temperature, the less moisture it can hold. The more moisture in the air, the higher (temperature) the dew point.

[@DADDELIVERS]

Thanks!

[@helenalovelock1030]

I get really disappointed when there isn’t any water in there 😂😂😂🤦‍♀️😊

[@DADDELIVERS]

Haha me too - the house is now getting too dry It's a disappointment!

[@girlinagale]

I'm just keeping my house warm with the central heating and every so often opening big windows at opposite ends to exhaust humid air. Meanwhile the structure and furniture stays warm despite a drop in air temperature. I'd rather spend £180 extra on central heating over winter than on a dehumidifier, which then costs an extra £30 + a month to run.

[@DADDELIVERS]

@@girlinagale Great to hear that works for you -- thanks for the kind comment We're measuring the power now and it's coming out at about a kilowatt a day so 24-30p per day plus no tumble dryer costs so hoping it's coming out ahead for us... Thanks again!

[@i.JoanaT]

Mine doesn’t cost £30 extra a month. Not even close 😂

[@emcarver8983]

You've missed the point completely.

[@terrydavis1488]

Hi hiring gorringeman, Thank you for your reply. Tried that several times and no joy