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EcoAir dehumidifiers compared: DD1, DD2, DD3 and DD128

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  • Best overall

    7.5 L/day

    EcoAir DD1 Classic MK6: ioniser, timer, 34 dB(A)

    The listing states extraction at cold temperatures as low as 1 °C.

  • Best value

    7.5 L/day

    EcoAir DD1 Simple MK3: basic rotary dial model

    The listing gives an ambient working range of 1 to 40 °C.

  • Most features

    10 L/day

    EcoAir DD3 Slimline: 10 L/day, top of the range

    The humidity sensor turns it off at your setting and on again when humidity rises.

EcoAir's desiccant range looks confusing because the models share a body shape and similar names, and several come in more than one colour. The real differences are capacity, controls and extras. The DD1 comes as a basic rotary dial Simple or an electronic Classic with an ioniser and timer. The DD2 Simple steps up to 9 litres a day, the DD128 adds a 3D louvre, and the DD3 Slimline tops the range at 10 litres a day with an automatic louvre and a longer timer. This page compares five EcoAir models by daily extraction, stated running watts, noise, laundry mode, timer and the room size EcoAir quotes. Colour versions of the same model are counted once. All are desiccant units, so they suit cool homes, garages and boats better than warm, heated houses.

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No. 1 · EcoAir

EcoAir DD1 Classic MK6: ioniser, timer, 34 dB(A)

7.5 L/day

A light desiccant unit that extracts down to 1 °C, with auto restart after a power cut, overdry protection and a drainage hose included.

In its favour

  • The listing states extraction at cold temperatures as low as 1 °C.
  • Auto restart after a power cut and overdry protection are both listed.
  • A continuous drainage hose comes in the box, and it weighs only 6 kg.

Good to know

  • 7.5 litres a day is modest for a large, very damp cellar.
  • Tank size is not clearly stated in the listing.
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Listing title: EcoAir DD1 Classic MK6 Blue Desiccant Dehumidifier | Electronic Contro...

No. 2 · EcoAir

EcoAir DD3 Slimline: 10 L/day, top of the range

10 L/day

A desiccant unit with all three key features: a humidity sensor, automatic restart and a supplied drainage hose. Suits cold, damp rooms.

In its favour

  • The humidity sensor turns it off at your setting and on again when humidity rises.
  • Automatic restart is listed, so it resumes after a power cut.
  • Desiccant extraction down to 1 °C suits cold bedrooms with streaming windows.

Good to know

  • 10 litres a day is less than the compressor models in a warm house.
  • The 1 m hose is short, so it must sit near a drain point.
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Listing title: EcoAir DD3 Slimline 10L Desiccant Dehumidifier Electronic Control 10 L...

No. 3 · EcoAir

EcoAir DD128: 8 L/day with 3D louvre

8 L/day

An EcoAir desiccant with auto restart, overdry protection, a drainage hose and a 3D louvre that can be aimed at a problem wall or window.

In its favour

  • Auto restart and over-drying protection are both listed features.
  • A continuous drainage hose is included for unattended running.
  • The 3D louvre can spot airflow on one area, such as a cold window.

Good to know

  • 8 litres a day at 20 °C suits a room rather than a whole damp house.
  • On high it draws up to 623 W and reaches 49 dBA, per the listing.
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Listing title: EcoAir DD128 Blue Desiccant Dehumidifier | Electronic Control | 8 L/Da...

No. 4 · EcoAir

EcoAir DD2 Simple: 9 L/day, 3 year warranty

9 L/day

A desiccant unit whose laundry function runs at full power continuously until you change the setting, extracting down to 1 °C.

In its favour

  • The laundry function runs on full power continuously until you change it, per the listing.
  • Desiccant extraction down to 1 °C suits a cold utility room or garage.
  • A 1 m drainage hose is supplied for long sessions.

Good to know

  • On full power it draws up to 570 W and reaches 46 dBA.
  • No timer is listed, so laundry mode must be switched off by hand.
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Listing title: EcoAir DD2 Simple Desiccant Dehumidifier | Electronic Control | 9L/Day...

No. 5 · EcoAir

EcoAir DD1 Simple MK3: basic rotary dial model

7.5 L/day

A basic rotary dial desiccant unit that works from 1 °C, with automatic on and off at your set humidity and a drainage hose included.

In its favour

  • The listing gives an ambient working range of 1 to 40 °C.
  • It stops at your set humidity and starts again when humidity rises.
  • A continuous drainage hose is included, and the tank shuts it down when full.

Good to know

  • Auto restart after a power cut is not mentioned in the listing.
  • The filter needs cleaning every 2 weeks, which is easy to forget in a shed.
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Listing title: EcoAir DD1 Simple Blue MK3 Desiccant Dehumidifier | Rotary Dial | 7.5 ...

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