There is no escaping it, energy bills are horrendous at the moment and there does not seem to be any sign that prices will start to fall anytime soon. Even though there is a predicted price drop in energy prices, these costs are still far higher than what before Covid-19. This is why energy efficiency makes more sense than ever.
Our promise to make our products energy efficient
At Meaco, we understand the importance of this. In creating a product that fulfils your needs, works quietly and efficiently, all at a low running cost. Keeping electricity bills as low as possible has always made sense, this is why we launched our Low Energy range back in 2012. In the meantime we have worked hard to refine energy consumption, to ensure all our products are as energy efficient as possible.
Take our latest range of dehumidifiers as an example. Our MeacoDry Arete One range was created after 5 years of research and development. We are very proud that our products do the same job as our competitors (often extracting more water than our peers), but they use less energy and therefore cost you less money in electricity.
We are so proud of our designs and we have so much confidence in their superior build quality. That is why we are so transparent and make the effort to list the ‘cost to run per hour’ on every product page. And we make sure to keep these prices up to date with the latest energy costs. Right now, we sit on 28.62p an hour/kWh – accurate as of Feb 2024 from Energy Saving Trust. (to). All the following data is based on British conditions, with the relative humidity of 60% for temperatures between 10°C and 20°C..
We would urge you to look at these costs, because by buying a Meaco product you could save yourself several £100s in electricity costs, over the lifespan of the product.
Dehumidifiers
In our research, we found that the Meaco Arete One 20L was £140.15 a year cheaper to run than our worst performing competitor (based on six hours use per day for 365 days). The competitor with the best cost to run was still £38.33 more expensive than the Arete One 20L (to run for 1 year). If you keep your machine for 5 years, that is a minimum saving of £191.65 to a massive £700.15!
Considering that the purchase cost of this model is £259.99 the savings in electricity usage are much greater than the actual cost of the dehumidifier in the first place.
Fans
It is not just our dehumidifiers that are cheap to run, our fans are designed in the same way. In low fan speed, the MeacoFan 1056 can cool you extremely efficiently for less than 10 watts.
For a practical example, if you were to use the MeacoFan 1056 next to your bed, to keep you cool at night for 8 hours a day, for a month, it would cost you about 70p for the entire month of improved sleep! That is how energy-efficient and cost-effective our products can be.
The consumer association Which? recently carried out similar testing, which revealed that using an energy-hungry kitchen appliance like a fridge or a washing machine, versus using an energy-efficient model, can be very damaging to your wallet. For example, the difference in running costs per year for the best and worst fridge freezers was a remarkable £138.00. Read the full story here.
With electricity costing so much these days this research highlights why it is so important for us all to think carefully before buying an electrical product. Paying a little bit extra for quality can save us a fortune in electricity within months.
*Meaco research carried out by comparing the wattages for competitive dehumidifiers listed on manufacturers websites October 2023.
Saving money is important to our customers worldwide. If you’d like to know more about how dehumidifiers can save you money in other countries too, please have a look at our Norwegian reseller’s blog:
59 responses
I have 3-bed house in UK which is constructed of solid brick so I have a condensation problem particularly upstairs (windows and walls in winter) where the bathroom/bedrooms are. I do also dry washing indoors (downstairs) during winter. Would a 20L be ok to do the whole house (positioning it on the upstairs landing) or would I be better to get two smaller ones for upstairs and downstairs?
Louis,
Thank you for your question. A single 20L Arete dehumidifier should be more than sufficient to tackle the condensation issues in your 3-bedroom house, especially if you position it centrally, such as on the upstairs landing. By keeping the doors of the rooms open and the windows closed, the dehumidifier will be able to circulate air and help reduce the humidity across the whole floor, addressing condensation on the windows and walls.
For drying laundry, the 20L unit will also work well, provided the room is relatively contained (keeping doors closed if possible to create a smaller, focused space). While two smaller units could also do the job, using one 20L model is often more efficient in terms of both space and cost, the choice is yours nonetheless!
Let me know if you need further clarification or assistance, otherwise, I hope this helps!
Omar@Meaco.
What is the tank capacity for Arete Two 12L? Strange it is not mentioned in the description.
Victoria,
Thank you for your question!
The product description provides a general overview of the features and benefits of the product, while the technical overview includes specific details like capacity, power usage, and other technical specifications.
For the Meaco Arete Two 12L, the tank capacity is 2.5L, which can be found in the technical overview section.
Hope that helps,
Omar@Meaco.
Hi, can I ask about the warranty? How long it is and what it covers? Thank you
Zel,
Thank you for your question regarding warranty, we have a dedicated page outlining the policy, please see below to answer your question and a link to the terms and conditions:
Meaco provides a minimum of a two year non-transferable warranty (3 years on MeacoFan Sefte® and 5 years on MeacoDry Arete®) on this product within mainland Great Britain as set out in this warranty card (“Warranty”) which is provided in addition to your statutory rights.
https://www.meaco.com/pages/warranty-terms
I hope that helps, if you need support with your unit, please contact our customer service team.
Omar@Meaco.
Hi, i have a 5 bed detached. My interest is in dehumidifying our 130 sq ft laundry room and main bedroom. I assume a 12l would be more than adequate to do this, moving it around?
John,
Thank you for your question. For your laundry room and main bedroom, a 12L dehumidifier should be more than adequate, especially if you’re moving it around as needed. However, since you mentioned that you have a 5-bedroom house, if you’re considering general use throughout the entire home, you might want to think about a 25L unit for more effective coverage.
Let me know if you have any further questions or need assistance in choosing the right model!
Kind regards,
Omar@Meaco.
How much does it cost to run the meadow arete 20L for 24 hours using smart and night mode
Bev,
Thank you for your question. Running the Meaco Arete 20L for 24 hours in Smart and Night modes costs approximately 5p per hour, based on an electricity rate of 24.50p per kWh. This means it would total around £1.20 for a full day of use. Keep in mind that once your dehumidifier reduces the overall humidity to your preferred level, it won’t be operating continuously throughout the day and therefore costing less!
I hope that helps,
Omar@Meaco.
I have a dormer bungalow which is exceptionally large, what should I purchase please?
Kath,
Thank you for your enquiry on the dehumidifiers for your bungalow. I don’t have any other information than the property style you are living in so limited to the options I can suggest, I’d recommend taking a look at the page on the link below to help you decide:
https://blog.meaco.com/how-to-choose-the-right-dehumidifier/
Or you can give us a call and discuss.
Hope that helps,
Omar@Meaco.
Hi,
Would the Meaco Arete 12L be ok for a two bedroom bungalow, the area size is 62sq meters.
Many Thanks
Alan
Alan,
Thank you for your enquiry, yes for a 2 bedroom the 12L AreteOne is a suitable option.
Please give us a call if you wanted to discuss your query further.
Kind regards,
Omar.
Hi Omar,
Many thanks for the advise, will be ordering one when they come in.
Kind regards
Alan.