12L/Day Dehumidifier Inventor Fresh, Ultra-quiet, Continuous Drainage, 24Hr Timer, Laundry Drying, Portable Mould Remover, Eco-friendly R290 (WEE/MM0449AA)

Some other reviews point to having to leave this on for 24 hr or so before it starts to work. Maybe it was to do with the product not being stored correct in transit but I had this on for almost 24 hr before it collected water. I may have set humidity too high also but then set it to 45% and overnight it almost filled up. In a 24 hr period it took maybe 3-4 litres from the air.I was tempted to send this back as I set it up, left it overnight and was disappointed to see not a drop of water in the container in a room measuring up to 60%. I'm glad I kept it as now its working like a boss and needs emptying twice a day. Its easy to empty but you do have to be careful if its full. Place a bowl beside the dehumidifier and that way you will not spill anything when emptying.This is used to contend with drying clothes inside and makes a big difference. The price is a lot lower than similar models but this unit performs as good as any dehumidifier I have used. It is not quiet, even with the quiet setting its not quite loud but I don't think you'd like to sleep in the same room as it. You could pay a few hundred more but I doubt you'll find a truly silent dehumidifier as they use compressors and they use fans. Both have to make some noise.You can set it to work at a certain humidity, however, the unit will still stay on and the fan will still run. I'd sooner it just turned off when the humidity is right but the unit needs to be able to detect the humidity to work so this unit is an 'always on' unit insomuch as the fan will always be spinning.There is a hose connector to have the unit simply expel water as it takes it out of the air. It claims to take 12 litres a day but unless you have a flood its unlikely you'll need to take that much water out of the atmosphere. To have it run continuous so you do not have to empty the tank, connect your hose and have it drain outside or into a drain indoors. To do this you'll need to raise the unit up a little depending on where your drain is.All dehumidifiers cost a bit to run. I think this is 300W or so and if left on all day it's not that bad as the compressor only comes on when it's taking water from the air. It's the compressor that uses a fair bit of electricity not the fan.Its easy to control, simple to set the humidity level you need (usually 45-50%) and easy to empty once you get used to it. If you live in a damp place, this will soon get the humidity out of the air leaving your home a more comfortable place to live in and more healthy a place.The unit looks pretty modern, if you used dehumidifiers a while back you will see the difference. Its quite compact and does not take up a lot of space. It looks pretty decent and is pleasing on the eye, not taking up a load of space.The unit has small wheels on there, enabling you move it with ease. It is fairly heavy but apart from having to move it up stairs, the wheels do most of the hard work for you. If you're buying this for someone frail then give them a hand moving it into place for them.All in all a good purchase. It does what it ways on the box and removes water from your home. For most people the unit will simply work out what humidity you have and keep it at a level which you tell it to. It may cost more to run the first week or so as it removes all the humidity from your rooms. After that unless you're living in a rain forest, it should not cost that much to run.Like I say, it took 24 hr or so to actually work but its amazing how much humidity this unit finds and removes.Just remember, it uses a filter that needs to be removed and washed every 3 weeks. This is easy to do and takes a few minutes. You simply clean the existing filter, no need to replace.A good product at a very decent price.

We bought this to try and stop the mould that kept appearing around our window frames and in two corners of the ceiling in our bedroom and en-suite. We kept cleaning it away but, it kept coming back within a few days.Started using this and from day one, no more mould. We were amazed how much water it collects every day.It is easy to move around as it has a big handle on the top, but it is rather heavy (especially when full of water).I would suggest emptying the water before it gets full, otherwise it does fill up to the top of the reservoir and it can be tricky not to spill the water when walking to the sink to empty it.You can not say it is quiet, even on the so called “silent” mode, which by the way is not silent.It does make a low noise and there really isn’t much difference between the normal and silent mode. But, saying that, we used it 24/7 when we first got it and we slept through the noise without a problem, even though I am a light sleeper. I don’t think everyone would be able to sleep with it on, and I noticed in the reviews before I bought it, that people mentioned the noise. Of course you could just turn it off when you want to sleep.To sum up, I am absolutely delighted with this machine, it does exactly what it said it would and we are moisture and mould free.

I purchased this for a friend who has damp issues in their (very old) recently purchased property. A number of their walls have very bad issues with damp/condensation and they are absolutely delighted with how effective this Dehumidifier has been. Please be aware that my friend is aware (as should potential purchasers of this unit) that this is only a short term/temporary solution and a damp specialist has been consulted regarding the chronic/long term damp issues of the property).I chose this Model as it is the ideal size for the property (a fairly small 2 bedroom terraced house) and also for its its list of specifications. Power consumption is respectably low compared to most competitors units for the size (it may require operating for extended periods for severe damp issues) and it is claimed to remove up to approximately 12 litres of water per day (this is quoted as a maximum).There are numerous safety/auto shutdown features built into the unit (if the water container requires emptying for instance) which is important if the unit is left operating for long periods unattended.The unit is fairly easy to move around (for its weight and size) with a sturdy built in carrying handle as it is best operated as close as possible to the location where it it is most needed. Carrying the unit up a staircase should not be a major issue for anyone reasonably physically fit.The unit can be connected to an external drainage source where this is available and can also be used to dry out damp clothing/washing if required. It also filters the air as it operates so should help improve the air quality and slightly reduce the effects of anyone who suffers from Asthma or Hay fever. The one complaint with this unit (as other reviewers have pointed out) is that this is DEFINITELY NOT "silent". It can be heard from at least 20 feet away even in "silent" mode. My friend is unable to sleep with the unit operating but of course some individuals may not be as sensitive or may become accustomed to the steady hum (even when in "silent" mode). It is not "noisy" and may be quieter than some competitors units but it is DEFINITELY NOT "silent". I feel the Manufacturer should alter their wording regarding this as it is "fairly quiet" but NOT "silent" and may be false advertising. It is not a "deal breaker" for my friend however and the unit is left turned off at night.This Dehumidifier has been a godsend and my friend is absolutely delighted with it. The affected areas of damp have been dried out (albeit temporarily) with regular use (the underlying damp issues remain and will require professional attention in the near future) and it has prevented water/damp potentially ruining a recently purchased bed and sofa. The overall comfort factor of the property has been substantially improved with the humidity levels now significantly reduced (the humidity level is shown on the unit as a percentage and independent measuring devices have confirmed the readings are accurate).A very good product.

I rarely write customer reviews, but I just had to write one for this fabulous product and top-notch company. My house was feeling a bit damp due to the British climate and laundry was taking days to dry indoors. This little machine is attractive, inconspicuous and quiet as it sits in the corner of the room working its magic. I've had it for over a year (just bought a second one for a friend) and I wouldn't live without it now. Since day one it turned my house into a warm and cosy place to live. The radiators are no longer fighting the damp climate and the whole place feels so snug and comfortable. I hadn't even realised quite how cold it had felt before. A full load of laundry (sheets, towels ... even jeans) now dries in 3 - 5 hours and the heating system is so much more effective. Zero condensation on windows, and bathroom towels and the shower stall are now bone dry within 30 minutes of use. It even has a simple-to-use timer so I can hang out the laundry overnight and wake up to perfectly dry clothes. The water reservoir takes seconds to empty (or a tube can empty the water directly into a drain) and shuts off the machine when its full, so there's no risk of overflowing onto the wood floors. There's been no increase in my utility bill; I only wish I'd bought one sooner. I contacted the company, Inventor, to register the warranty, and to ask them a question. I don't think I've ever spoken with a more polite, quickly responsive and helpful company. They made it clear THEY were there to assist ME. A true customer-centric company with a thoroughly modern product and old-fashioned values. I've recommended this product to a number of friends who each now love their Inventor dehumidifier as much as I do. I cannot recommend Inventor or their product highly enough! Five stars!

Excellent, just ordered my second one in 3 years for somebody as a gift, and I got my brother to buy one and my cousin in the last month, all this model, mine is still powering on after 3 years like it was on day one, there simply incredible for what they do, they dry your washing, I had mine under an over the door airing rack last night for 3 hours connected to a smart plug to monitor my usage costs, it dried all the washing on the airer and the total cost for 3 hours was, a mighty 0.11pence at my cost of electricity, oh and they remove damp from your home for good measure, just simply buy one, bin using that cost guzzling tumble drier and thank this review later ;) Actually on second thoughts, it’s about time the company reached out and offered me an affiliate link for all the business I’m driving there way :) hahaGreat machine

Bought this little unit because I got fed up with condensation on windows and mould growth on walls behind furniture last year. But I was sceptical that it would be heavy duty enough for our home. I didn't buy a more expensive dehumidifier unit as I intend on making permanent integrated ventilation improvements to our home in the future.This little unit has pulled probably more than 50 litres of water out of our 5 bedroom old stone mill house in the first week. I couldn't believe the rate at which it was filling up, we were emptying it three to four times a day!After 2 weeks it now appears not to be so productive, but presumably this is because it has pulled a fair amount of residual moisture out of the fabric of the building by now? We now have no condensation appearing on our windows at all. I keep it turned on 24 hours a day and was initially moving it in to a different location in the house every day. Now we just keep it plugged in on the upstairs landing, which seems to be just as effective.As others have commented, the "silent" option is mis labelled, its probably a 30% noise reduction I would guess, but we can barely hear it at night with the bedroom door closed.The target relative humidity adjustment is very useful and means the machine cuts in and out to reach the target humidity level, which saves energy. If you haven't encountered the concept of relative humidity before its probably worth reading an online article to understand what this means. We've set ours to a 65% relative humidity target, which has prevented all condensation on windows and has resulted in a very comfortable internal atmosphere during the month of October. I suspect we may need to lower the RH% target as the winter rolls on and the outside air temperature drops to keep condensation from appearing.We haven't used if for drying clothes so can't comment on its efficacy for that purpose.I estimate that it runs for about 50% of the time, costing approximately 60p per day to run on an "Octopus Intelligent" combined electricity rate of 0.25p per kWh.Its a strong recommend from me, well done Inventor!

We live in a small bungalow with 4 rooms which suffer terribly from damp and condensation. We tried several cheap disposable water collectors (I can't call them de-humidifiers) that didn't touch it. We had a look at all the electric models on offer and plumped for the Inventor 12L. Set up was simple, the unit is a decent size but not too big, we switched it on around lunchtime. We put it in the bedroom because the damp worries us the most in there. I had a quick look in the evening and the unit was nearly full! Emptying is was a doddle, I have to say I was surprised how much water it had collected. It was an eye-opener. As a precaution It was emptied again before we went to bed, it was nearly full again by the morning. It's no surprise we had so much damp! But the benefits are clear to see, previously our windows in every room litterally dripped with condensation, even the door handle used to be wet to the touch. But it's nothing short of a miracle.....it has all gone, there isn't a trace, in any room! We can't believe it.Is it noisy? Well it's not whisper quiet, but it doesn't disturb our sleep.Is it inconvenient to have to empty it? No it isn't... the benefit far outweighs the inconvenience.Does it work? These days it's uncommon to find a product that does what it promises, but yes it does, and brilliantly so.There is a 2 year guarantee as well which is generous.

Last year I got a window vac because every morning our windows were covered in condensation and we started to get mould in the corner of the rooms. Spraying to kill it lasted days.Aside from killing ten minutes every morning the window vac failed to make a difference.This year after a week of window vacing (is that a word? Let's go with it) I got exasperated and bought this dehumidifier, fully expecting a miniscule difference and resigned to chalking up another significant waste of money.Oh my! I was wrong.It filled up in no time, clearly far more effective than I'd expected.After a day of running solidly and four tank loads of water emptied we noticed a difference in the condensation on the windows. After two days they were bone dry and we were emptying it a lot less.The mould hasn't returned a week after we sprayed it, whereas previously it would be back in three or four days.It's a nice portable unit with sensible buttons and an easy to empty tank. It's also clearly powerful enough to make a difference to a four bedroom house.The only downside is 'silent' mode is really just 'less noisy' but it's quite soothing really, I'm happy to listen to it while I sleep. Around the level of a large tower fan.