Despite being a common problem in the home, many of us are unaware of where mould comes from and how to stop it from growing. The best way to prevent mould appearing and spreading is to understand why it appears and what contributes to its growth. Mould grows when the
Meaco Low Energy 12L dehumidifier set up in lounge This is the most common question that we are getting at the moment. Phone call after phone call telling us that their dehumidifier never seems to turn off and it is collecting lots and lots of water. Is this normal people
On October 1st, there was a subtle but significant shift for electricity prices in the UK; the new Energy Price Cap came in, which means the cost of electricity decreased from the current rate of 30p to 27.35p (per kilowatt-hour, kWh). While this decrease brings a small sigh of relief
As the unpredictable weather sets in, many of us turn to drying our washing inside. It’s important to remember that in doing so, we are increasing the moisture levels in our homes. With the windows closed, the moisture that’s coming off the clothes has nowhere to go. We take a
With record numbers of people experiencing hay fever symptoms this summer, Chris Michael, managing director here at Meaco, shares 5 tips on how to minimise suffering. This summer has seen reports of many more people suffering with hay fever than in previous years, with weekly visitors to the NHS hay
By Chris Michael Drying washing with a tumble dryer is definitely going out of fashion. We have had the tumble dryer fire scandal where millions of tumble dryers have had to be recalled and the fire brigade have had to deal with house fires on an almost daily basis having
Many consumers are aware of the effectiveness of a dehumidifier to combat damp and mould throughout the winter, but with steep energy costs here to stay, Chris Michael, air treatment expert and managing director of Meaco shares how households can save money by using a dehumidifier throughout the coming months.
By Chris Michael, Managing Director of leading UK dehumidifier manufacturer Meaco The cost-of-living crisis has forced many UK households to cut down on using the central heating and tumble dryers this winter to dry clothes and keep the home warm. An unfortunate consequence of this, which some households are experiencing for
In 2022, after 5 years of listening to customers and developing the new Arete® range we launched Arete® One, our new domestic dehumidifier and air purifier to hugely positive reviews and exceptional demand from customers. We don’t claim to have created the perfect domestic dehumidifier, but we might be very close! And we’re proud
According to British Gas, the average household in the UK uses 242kWh per month (a kWh kilowatt hour measures how much energy you use per hour). With time, products around the house are becoming more energy efficient, and with the rising energy prices (by 54% since last year) it is
Maintaining a stable relative humidity (%RH) in your home is essential for both comfort and health. Get it right, and you’ll breathe more easily, sleep
Christmas is now widely associated with colds, flu, RSV and this year’s particularly persistent ‘super-flu’ is circulating rapidly. With families spending more time indoors and
When temperatures drop and remain low, many of us naturally keep our windows closed to stay warm, but this often traps moisture indoors. The result
In simple terms, decibels are the way we measure sound. But noise and quietness is so much more than a numerical measurement. At Meaco, we