Keeping your MeacoDry in good working condition isn’t as daunting as it sounds. Your air filter is a driving force behind the dehumidifier, with the bucket collecting water, the air filter is pivotal in extracting dust and other large particles from the air in your home.
If the air filter is not properly cleaned it can result in the MeacoDry dehumidifier to stop functioning. The air filter is crucial in protecting the parts inside the dehumidifier and cleaning the dry air in the room. If the air filter is dirty or covered in dust, the dehumidifier will not do its job as the air will not be able to pass through. There are several common problems that can arise from a filthy air filter: the unit will not be able to collect water, the unit will continue to work but reduce the humidity level insufficiently/there will be little water in the tank, or it can even result in a noisy dehumidifier.
What a dirty MeacoDry ABC filter can look like if it’s not cleaned properly:
As the case cover for the ABC has hexagon shapes on them, the settled dust has hexagon shapes – it takes a lot of dirt/dust to do that!
What a MeacoDry ABC filter should look like:
With a large number of our customers unsure about how to clean the air filters, we have narrowed it down to a list of 4 tips on how to keep the air filter in your dehumidifier clean:
1. Recognising when it needs to be cleaned:
This might seem like an obvious step, however, it often happens that the dirt and dust collected goes unnoticed on an air filter.
2. Removing the filter:
For our MeacoDry ABC dehumidifiers there is one type of filters, it is the same for the 10L and 12L model. (We used to do two types, a combined filter and filter case – they both do the same job).
MeacoDry ABC 10L and 12L – the filter can be removed from inside the case.
3. Cleaning the air filter with a wet cloth or hoover:
To clean the air filter, you can carefully vacuum it using your hoover, or if the suction of the hoover is too strong, you can also use a damp cloth and warm soapy water, to gently wipe the dirt away. The water should be no hotter than 40°C. Once all the dust has been rinsed off, simply dry the dehumidifier filter with a tea towel before placing it back in the dehumidifier.
4. Clean the filter every 2 weeks at minimum:
The MeacoDry ABC air filter is a life-long filter which should not have to be replaced, except for reasons of wear and tear. With regular use, the filter will collect dust and dirt particles, meaning that it must be cleaned every two weeks, at minimum. Not doing so could invalidate the dehumidifier’s warranty.
If you will not be using your MeacoDry ABC dehumidifier for a long time, make sure to clean the filter and keep the device stored in a dust-free area away from direct sunlight, ideally covered in a sheet of plastic.
For more information on how to use your MeacoDry ABC dehumidifier: MeacoDry ABC 10L or 12L.
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My MEACO dehumidifier has dust inside where the blade is, despite cleaning the filter weekly and often 2 a week with my vacuum cleaner, you can see the dust from the top inside the machine on the blade
How can it be cleaned?
Sandra,
Thank you for your enquiry.
The internal parts of a dehumidifier, including the fan blades, are not user-serviceable, this should only be carried out by a qualified engineer for safety and warranty reasons.
We recommend contacting our customer service team, who can advise on the available service options for your model. They will be able to guide you on the best way to have the unit professionally cleaned.
Kind regards,
Omar@Meaco