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 to say that the MeacoDry Arete® design gives it a lot of advantages over other dehumidifiers (including our own). A question we hear from customers on a regular basis is: ‘What’s the difference between the Arete® 12L and your other 12L dehumidifier models?’
So we decided to create this blog articles to help clarify the key differences between the Arete® 12L, the 12L Low Energy and the 12L ABC.
MeacoDry Arete® 12L | MeacoDry ABC 12L | Meaco 12L Low Energy | |
Dimensions (HWD) | 472 x 319 x 237 mm | 445 x 300 x 250mm | 475 x 325 x 248mm |
Weight | 10.9 kg | 10.4 kg | 9.8 kg |
Control panel | A simple easy to use control panel – we made the most often used buttons larger and the least used buttons smaller. | Standard control panel with buttons | Standard control panel with buttons |
Fan speeds | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Full night mode | Yes | No | No |
Can be pushed right up against the wall? | Yes | No | No |
Can the filter be removed without turning the dehumidifier around? | Yes | No | No |
Noise level | 35 and 38 dB(A) | 36 and 40dB(A) at one metre | 41dB(A) at one metre |
Extraction rate at 20°C and 60%rh | 5.23 litres per day | 5.18 litres per day | 4.92 litres per day |
Wattage at 20°C and 60%rh | 151 watts | 149 watts | 157 watts |
Water tank position | Front with viewing window | Rear | Rear |
Water tank size | 2.5 litres | 2.6 litres | 2.5 litres |
How is the water emptied from the tank? | The water can be poured from either the left or right side of the tank. | The water can be poured from one side of the water tank only. | The water can be poured from one side of the water tank only. |
Continuous drainage (the actual hose is always an optional extra) | Yes, and you can use standard garden hose for convenience. | Yes | Yes |
HEPA filter | Yes, it comes with a H13 HEPA filter. | No | Yes, it comes with a H11 HEPA filter. |
Charcoal filter | Yes there is an option of a charcoal filter to remove smells and volatile organic compounds from the air | No | No |
Castors | Yes, it comes with castors (these are included inside the water tank) | Optional | No |
Cable tidy | Yes, it has a cable tidy to help you store your dehumidifier neatly when not in use | No | No |
What’s in a design?
Our customers provided us with feedback that their dehumidifier stays in the same place all year round when they aren’t using it. Although it is sold as a small home appliance, the Arete dehumidifier might end up becoming a part of the furniture and staying in a fixed position. Our Arete dehumidifiers are stylish and blend in, they can fit against the wall and take up less space, with a cable tidy and hidden castors, they are easy to move if needed.
If you have any questions specific to your dehumidifier, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our customer service team, call us on 01483 234900 or use our Live Chat service. Alternatively email us at customerservice@meaco.com.
35 Responses
Hi there
Arete 12 it is then! Struggling to find stock though, any info?
Thank you
Hello,
More stock will be available in December, please register your email on the product page to be notified when in stock.
Omar@Meaco.
Hello guys.
I am trying to buy the Ariete 12L but can’t find it anywhere, do you know when will be available please?
Many thanks 🙂
We are expecting the stock to arrive in December, please register your email to be notified when in stock.
https://www.meaco.com/products/meacodryarete1-12l
Omar@Meaco
How do they compare in terms of energy efficiency?
Hi,
Information on energy and wattage can be found in the row labelled “Wattage at 20°C and 60%rh”
Please visit this page for more information when comparing: https://blog.meaco.com/the-difference-between-our-arete-range-and-our-normal-dehumidifiers/
Kind regards,
Omar.
I’ve been trying to find a aretedry one 12L for couple weeks as my old one has packed up. but can’t find anywhere in stock unless u pay double which of course is Amazon.
Do u know when they will be in stock please?
Thanks
More stocks arrive on the 9th March.
Trying to buy one. Can’t find anywhere
Argos will take a large delivery on the 17th February.
Is this dehumidifiers cheap to run and is it quiet or noisey
Very quiet and very cheap to run.
Bought both a DD8L junior and a Arete 12L thinking I could use both at different times, applications etc. Returned DD8L as the Arete does everything the Junior does and much more at same price point. Junior is a great piece of kit but just check the Arete’s capabilities, compare both there can only be one conclusion the Arete is the superior machine.
Thank you Stephen. The DD8L Junior will always win below 15C though.
I had a Meaco DD8L which broke down within one year of use. As it had a 2 yr guarantee it went back for repair but broke down again and went back again. This unit was then replaced with a brand new one. Same thing happened within 2 years of use. Most of what I’ve read says a dehumidifier should last 5-10 years so this poor performance makes them very costly. How long are these new ones guaranteed for and how long would you expect their life to be? I looked after the second one fastidiously!
Diane,
there is no doubt that the quality of the dehumidifiers has improved over the years, especially the DD8L range. We do have many thousands of customers who have owned their DD8Ls for 7 years plus. How long they last is often down to environmental reasons.
The new Arete range comes with a 5 year warranty as standard to give you peace of mind.
Chris
Hello
I’m going on holiday and I don’t want to have the dehumidifier on whilst I am away. In any case, there won’t be anybody here to empty the tank. I am planning to leave the machine off, but the room gets very cold, the temperature can drop to 14 degrees. Will that affect the appliance? Thanks
The dehumidifier will be fine, enjoy your holiday!
What’s the difference between the 12L and the 10L? Appart from the fact that one does 12l a day and the other 10? Is it the same device?
Correct, the only difference is the extraction rate, apart from that they are identical.
I have to agree. Dehumidifiers are usually ugly things that you want to have out of sight. The Arete is the first (and only) dehumidifier I have seen that looks like a stylish tech gadget that you’d actually want to have on display in a main room, with a tinge of futuristic minimalism to it as well.
So I of course will be very disappointed if you ever deviate from this design in the future. You’ve nailed it, now don’t change what isn’t broken!