One of the most popular features on our website is the ability of customers to ask a question about a particular dehumidifier. We gets lots of questions from customers every single day. Occasionally I post the questions and answers here so that more people can see the answers. Today’s batch cover;
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Which dehumidifier is best for a conservatory?
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Does the desiccant need to be replaced on a DD8L?
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Does the filter need to be changed on the DD8L?
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Are there any consumables on the DD8L?
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Can the Meaco 20L be used with an extension lead?
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What do the symbols mean on the Meaco 10L?
Using a dehumidifier in a conservatory
Conservatories tend to suffer from a lot of condensation because they use glass for their walls and ceiling which means that the surfaces are colder and much closer to the outside temperature than a normal brick wall would be. At night temperatures drop faster in a conservatory because of the lack of insulation and condensation forms on the glass.
Conservatories tend to be next to kitchens and/or become a convenient location for drying washing and these factors will increase the amount of moisture in the air.
The correct dehumidifier to use in a conservatory is one that is used to temperatures below 16°C because of that overnight drop in temperature so it has to be a desiccant dehumidifier because the temperature in winter is likely to spend most of its time overnight well below 10°C.
So the best dehumidifier for a conservatory would be the Meaco DD8L or the Meaco DD8L Junior.
Do you replace the desiccant on the DD8L?
The simple answer is no – the desiccant will be good for the life of the dehumidifier.
Does the filter need to be changed on the DD8L?
No – just vacuum it on a regular basis (every week or so please).
Are there any consumables on the DD8L?
No.
Can the Meaco 20L be used with an extension lead?
Yes – as long as the extension lead is in good working order (which applies to any electrical appliance really).
What do the symbols on the Meaco 10L mean?
On the left from top to bottom we have;
Power
Tank full
Defrost mode
On the right from top to bottom we have the humidistat set points
Laundry mode – which runs continuously
40%rh
60%rh
80%rh
If you have any dehumidifier questions then please feel free to post them via the product page or to email myself directly via askaquestion@meaco.com.
85 responses
Hi
I have a meaco arete 25 L and I set it to 65 % humidity but it still works below 55. It stops at 51 or 53 and comes on much often. Why it does not go up above 55?
Aneta,
Thank you for your purchase, if this is an Arete One then please press the droplet button and tell us what number flashes up for 5 seconds, if it is an Arete Two then what number has a circle around it?
Chris
Hi,
When I press it it flashes 65, exactly how I set it but it works constantly below 55.
Press it again until you see 50 on the display and then leave it. It will turn off when it gets to 47.
Hello
I understand how the machine works. I dont want to set it on 50 as it will get too dry. I set the machine to 65 on purpose but it does not stop at 61 or 60. It switches on straight away after 55 and stops at 51 or 53 which I dont want. I want the humidity a bit higher. Why it does not work as I set it?