# Best dehumidifiers for drying clothes Source: https://dampanddry.co.uk/best/best-dehumidifier-for-drying-clothes Publisher: Damp and Dry. Picks are based on what the Amazon listings state, not on hands-on testing. Method: https://dampanddry.co.uk/how-we-pick Drying a wash load on an airer indoors puts litres of water into the air, and without help that ends up on windows and walls. A dehumidifier next to the airer pulls the moisture out and speeds up drying. The best ones for this job have a proper laundry mode that runs at full power for a set time, a louvre or fan that can be pointed at the clothes, and enough capacity to cope with a full load. Tank size matters too, because a laundry session fills a small tank fast. This guide compares eight machines on their stated laundry mode, extraction, airflow features, tank and drainage. Compressor models extract more in a warm room, while desiccant models add a little warmth that helps in a cold one. ## Products ### 1. Meaco MeacoDry Arete® Two 20L Dehumidifier & HEPA H13 Air Purifier, Meaco WiFi App, Intelligent Humidity Mode, Laundry Mode, Power-Saving Mode, Quiet Mode, Lowers Moisture Extraction: 20 L/day; Tank: Not stated; Room size: 42 m²; Stated noise: 38 dB; Power: 350 W Meaco's 20 litre compressor model with an H13 HEPA filter, Wi-Fi app and laundry mode. The only machine here with a stated noise figure. In its favour: - The maker states 38 dB and calls it its quietest and most energy-saving model yet. - Laundry mode runs for six hours and then switches off, according to the listing. - Intelligent humidity mode stops at your target level and restarts when humidity rises. Good to know: - The listing does not give a clear tank capacity, so emptying frequency is unclear. - At 15 kg it is heavy to lift up and down stairs. ### 2. Ariston Deos 21S NET Dehumidifier 21L/Day - Ideal for Damp Home Extraction: 20 to 21 L/day; Tank: Not stated; Room size: 52 m²; Stated noise: Not stated; Power: Not stated A UK specification 20 litre class unit with Super Laundry mode, optional app control and a supplied HEPA filter. In its favour: - Quoted for areas up to 52 m², the largest recommended area among these 20 litre models. - The Ariston Clima app sets humidity and schedules running times from your phone. - Super Laundry mode sets the fan speed from the humidity and temperature it senses. Good to know: - Noise, wattage and tank size are not stated in the listing. - The title says 21 L/day but the bullets say 20 litres a day, so expect the lower figure. ### 3. EcoAir DD3 Slimline 10L Desiccant Dehumidifier Electronic Control 10 L/Day Quiet 39dBA Anti Bacterial Filter Automatic Louvre Laundry Mode Timer Light Weight 6.8Kg 3YR Warranty Humidity control: Built-in humidity sensor; Auto restart: Yes; Continuous drain: Yes, 1 m hose; Extraction: 10 L/day; Tank: 3 L 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. ### 4. Masterplug 3 in 1 Smart Dehumidifier with Air Purifier and Ioniser, 12L, Wi-Fi App Control, Auto Defrost, Timer, Quiet Operation, Energy Saving, 4 Modes, SmartEnergy, White, 185W, DHU12W185UK Laundry mode: Yes; Extraction: 12 L/day; Airflow: Not stated; Tank: Not stated; Drainage: Not stated A 3 in 1 dehumidifier, air purifier and ioniser with a laundry mode, app control and a low 185 W rating. In its favour: - A dedicated laundry mode is one of six listed modes. - 185 W is a low rating, so long laundry sessions cost less to run. - App schedules let you start a drying session at a set time. Good to know: - No louvre or airflow direction feature is described. - The listing does not give a believable tank size. ### 5. Bosch Dry 1000, Dehumidifier, For Rooms up to 17 m² Laundry mode: Yes; Extraction: 10 L/day; Airflow: Not stated; Tank: 2.5 L; Drainage: Not stated A compact Bosch dehumidifier with a one-click Laundry mode among three automated modes, quoted for rooms up to 17 m². In its favour: - Laundry is one of three automated modes that adjust to the room's humidity. - The listing states 34 dB(A), so it can dry washing in a bedroom quietly. - Easy roll castors and a handle make it simple to move next to the airer. Good to know: - Rated for rooms up to 17 m², so it suits a small drying room. - The 2.5 litre tank may need emptying during a long session. ### 6. De'Longhi Tasciugo AriaDry - Portable Home Dehumidifier with 3-Action Filtration System, Moisture Absorber 10L/Day, Clothes Dryer, Anti-Mold, Low Noise Level, White (DEX210SF) Humidity control: 3 moisture levels (laundry); Auto restart: Not stated; Continuous drain: Yes, hose; Extraction: 10 L/day; Tank: 2.1 L A compact De'Longhi with continuous drainage through an external hose, a full tank light and automatic shut-off, quiet enough for night use. In its favour: - Condensate can flow out through an external hose for continuous drainage. - De'Longhi states 37 dB, so it can run overnight in a bedroom with condensation. - A full tank light and transparent window show when to empty it. Good to know: - The listing does not describe a general humidistat or auto restart. - Quoted for rooms up to 45 m³, so it is a single room unit. ### 7. WHIRLPOOL DE20W5252 DEHUMIDIFIER 20LTR/Day, Tank 6.5L Extraction: 20 L/day; Tank: 6.5 L; Room size: 30 m²; Stated noise: Not stated; Power: Not stated A 20 litre Whirlpool dehumidifier with a 6.5 litre tank and touch screen controls, quoted for large rooms up to 30 m². In its favour: - The 6.5 litre tank is the largest in this group, so it needs emptying less often. - Whirlpool states it can cut laundry drying time by 50 percent. - Touch screen controls for picking programmes, according to the listing. Good to know: - The quoted room size of 30 m² is the smallest here despite the 20 litre rating. - Noise level and a believable power figure are not given in the listing. ### 8. EcoAir DD2 Simple Desiccant Dehumidifier | Electronic Control | 9L/Day | Antibacterial Filter | Economy & Laundry Mode | 6.7Kg | Home Garage Basement Boat | 3 YR Warranty Laundry mode: Yes, full power until changed; Extraction: 9 L/day; Airflow: Not stated; Tank: 3 L; Drainage: 1 m hose supplied 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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