Category Archives: Advice

Mould and Condensation Issues in the Press Again

Came across this news story today in the online edition of the Skeness Standard and although I feel sorry for the lady concerned this is exactly the sort of issue that we get calls about time and time again each … Continue reading

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Dehumidifiers are still needed in spring and summer

Sales of dehumidifiers peak during the winter when the outside air temperature drops and people see condensation on their windows and for those that are really unlucky mould growing on outside walls. Sales drop off as the weather warms up … Continue reading

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How Meaco dehumidifiers now save 80% of energy used.

One of the advantages of me sitting in the main office and taking a turn in answering the telephone is that I get to talk to a lot of customers and listen to what they have to say.  A recurring … Continue reading

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My dehumidifier is bigger than your dehumidifier – no it’s not!

One of the things that really confuses customers is the dual standards that exist for dehumidifiers which means that in British applications an 8 litre a day desiccant dehumidifier is actually larger than a 10 litre compressor dehumidifier and in … Continue reading

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Which dehumidifier should you buy for a flat?

The most common request that we get is for a dehumidifier for use in a flat or an apartment, more so than any other dehumidifier application. This is because the vast majority of flats and apartments do not have room … Continue reading

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A video guide to dehumidifiers and condensation in the home

One of the most popular features that we have ever put onto the website are the help videos. This one below is full of good advice from our many years of using and selling dehumidifiers.  It should simplify matters for you. Once you … Continue reading

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Condensation, the tennant verses the landlord

If like me you have been dealing with dehumidifiers and relative humidity for over 20 years then news stories about damp and condensation issues will catch your eye (I realise that I will be in a minority here).  The winter … Continue reading

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FAQ’s about desiccant dehumidifiers

How does a desiccant dehumidifier work? A desiccant based dehumidifier draws the air in from the room over a filter and passes it over a rotating wheel that is full of a material called Zeolite which absorbs the excess water … Continue reading

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Drying a room out after burst pipes is the same as drying your smalls on the clothes line!

Burst pipes are in the news at the moment and unfortunately it is likely that as the snow melts and the temperatures start to rise above freezing that many more homes will be affected with burst pipes.  There are many … Continue reading

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I have condensation and my dehumidifier is not turning on!

At this time of year when the mercury drops below freezing we often get phone calls from customers saying that their dehumidifier is not collecting any water and yet they still get condensation on their windows.  Frustrating but there is … Continue reading

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