MeacoDry Arete® Two 10L Charcoal Dehumidifier & HEPA H13 Air Purifier

So far so good! I have sever hyperhidrosis after a car accident/coma and the last few years have been hell. Had this thing set to 40% for a week now, in April, and I’m having to empty it around every 2-3 days. So I’m assuming in the summer it’s gonna be a daily task. But it’s made a huge difference already. I sleep with multiple fans, air purifiers and now this dehumidifier 24 hours a day. So the noise level doesn’t affect me and I haven’t even thought about it, I just use it as background brown noise anyway. It’s really easy to move around on wood floors and I like the update that you can direct the air coming out. I was suggested this model instead of cheaper alternatives as it’s cheaper to run and has a stronger motor meaning it can just be left to run 24 hours a day costing less in the long run and hopefully meaning I’ll need to buy a replacement a lot less sooner!! 🤞🙏 Anyway. Very simple machine, and works as you’d want holding a decent amount of water in the tank. Also the app helps just with ease.

I have been considering a dehumidifier for a while and saw this one reviewed head to head against a cheaper model. That swung my decision and I bought the Meaco. It is well worth 5 stars, delivery was next day and the performance is excellent. Even with double glazing I always had condensation which has now gone completley and and unexpected benefit is clothes dry a lot quicker on an airer, even in winter. It is quiet but ofcourse has a motor running so may feel noisy if you have it located in your main living area, (a bit like sitting next to your fridge) Highly recommended.

Absolute lifesaver for renters stuck in mouldy flats. Helped to manage allergies and reduce mould burden.

I have a problematic north-facing room which, during the colder months of the year, repeatedly gets condensation on the windows and black mould developing on the walls. Naturally the room climbs to 71% humidity, which classifies as "wet" or "high humidity". Tired of wiping down soaking wet windows every morning, I decided it was time to finally do something about it and invest in a solution. So I bought a MeacoDry Arete Two 10L, with the goal of permanently reducing the humidity in the room and hopefully minimising the amount of condensation on the windows. So how does the Arete Two work? First, you set a target humidity level (e.g. 55%) that you want to reduce the air in your room to. The Arete Two starts dehumidifying and keeps going to -3% below the target (e.g. 52%) at which point the dehumidifier stops (the compressor turns off). Then, naturally, the humidity level in your room will slowly start to rise back up. Once the humidity level is +3% above the target (e.g. 58%) the dehumidifier will start again (the compressor turns on) and so the process repeats. Currently, I'm leaving my Arete Two turned on continuously (which is how it's designed to be used), with the target humidity level set to 45%. According to the instructions, you don't need to empty the 2.5-litre water tank until the water full indicator lights up. However, I like to empty mine out every night, which over a 24 hour period is usually about 1 litre of water. I'm always surprised by how much comes out! What I like about the Arete Two: • It's a good looking product (streamlined and modern) made from high-quality plastics. • The colour scheme (black and white) is smart and makes me think of a Star Wars Stormtrooper or a NASA Space Shuttle. • It's been thoughtfully designed, with several hidden features seamlessly integrated into its form. • It has a hidden handle on top, which you can extend upwards to carry the Arete Two like a suitcase. You wouldn't know it was there, unless someone told you. • It has a hidden positionable louvre on top, which you can lift up to direct the clean dry air coming out. When the louvre is closed, there's no exposed air vent on top of the Arete Two, unlike other dehumidifiers. • It has an integrated cable tidy (on its right side, at the back) which is handy for wrapping up the power cable, to keep any excess off your floor. • It has 4 hidden castor wheels (like a spinner suitcase) which make it very easy to move around (on a hard floor) with just one hand. They're set in from the sides, so you really can't see them unless you put your head down to the floor. • It makes the air in my room feel clean, fresh and more comfortable to be in. I can really notice the difference when I breathe in. • The Control Panel's "chase display" shows the current humidity and the target humidity at the same time, in the form of a progress bar. • The 10L is actually quieter than the 12L (which has a sharper, more noticeable buzz), despite both models having exactly the same noise rating (35 dB). • You don't need to use the free H13 HEPA filter included in the box. Without it, the Arete Two simply acts as a dehumidifier only (it won't dehumidify and purify the air). • The water collected by the water tank can actually be reused to water your (non-edible) plants. • The packaging is recyclable. There's no polystyrene inside the box, only folded cardboard. • It comes with a generous 5-year warranty. Pro Breeze dehumidifiers only come with a 1-year warranty. What I don't like about the Arete Two: • It's surprisingly noisy, despite having a Quiet Mark certification. When the compressor kicks in, it sounds like a mini-fridge, with a deep buzz that resonates through the floor. And as the water tank fills up, there's also the faint noise of water trickling into it. • It's actually quite slow and takes a long time to bring the humidity level down. It of course works quicker if you're not in the room, because breathing creates humidity. • The water tank is an awkward shape to carry when full (you need to use both hands) and would benefit from having a built-in handle (like on the 20L and 25L models). • You have to remember to manually open the louvre, whenever the Arete Two is in use, to allow the clean dry air to flow out of it. • The dust filter needs removing and cleaning once every 2 weeks. Fortunately, it's a life-long part that doesn't need replacing, but it's still annoying to have another thing to maintain. • You can't choose the fan speed (low, medium or high). It's chosen automatically for you, depending on what mode you're in (e.g. Night Mode uses low). • There's no schedule feature, meaning you can't program specific times of the day during which you'd like the Arete Two to operate (e.g. from 7:00am to 11:00pm). • Mine was delivered without any packaging (no brown box) with the DPD delivery label stuck directly to the white Meaco box. "Ships in Product Packaging" is great for reducing waste, but can sometimes result in boxes that arrive dirty and dented. • The "10L" product name is a bit confusing, as it refers to the maximum extraction rate (10.75 litres of water per day), not the size of the water tank (2.5 litres). The 10L and 12L models have exactly the same size water tank. The Arete Two is a fantastic product, and I'm really glad that I bought one. It's a little on the expensive side, but it's solidly built and will last for at least 5 years. Just be careful that you choose the correct size (10L, 12L, 20L or 25L) for the room/area you want to dehumidify, so that the dehumidifier isn't underpowered.

I was a bit unsure when I ordered the meaco dehumidifier as never had one before ,but I have and live in a kitchen/conservatory which faces North, so this time of year I always get condensation when I come downstairs in the morning and try to dry windows whith either a cloth or hand karcher, don't need any now using the meaco its great, not only that but dries the clothes after washing, it uses very little electric (according to my BG monitor ,3p an hour when on normal, probably a penny more when using the laundry settings,

I tried quite a few different dehumidifiers, and whilst it cost more, this one was absolutely the best. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants a quiet, well thought out and easy to use, unit.

Amazing has made a big change in my home. Leaving the rooms smelling fresh

Not as advertised. Sounds like an old fridge and not very good at dehumidifying. Left it for about 5 hours in a closed off room and only dropped the humidity from 72% to 64%.