That means you can leave the dehumidifier running and its sensors will detect the humidity levels and switch the machine on and off to keep humidity within your desired range.

It has a control system that can reduce your energy consumption by up to 80 percent compared to other dehumidifiers.It works by encouraging air to circulate and flow through a tablet similar in design to a dishwasher tablet. A desiccant dehumidifier differs from a compressor or Peltier dehumidifier in that it's more efficient at lower temperatures. We also didn’t find it that much help with drying clothes, although it did a good job of managing general damp and reducing condensation and mould on windows and walls.

Sometimes the construction of the building, poor insulation, ineffective drainage or a lack of ventilation are to blame, while cooking or drying clothes inside can have an impact. So, if you suffer from allergies or conditions such as asthma, this is the perfect solution, as the air will feel a lot fresher.Another point to note, it has a washable filter that will need to be cleaned often to make sure that the dehumidifier stays efficient. It’s also very heavy, weighing 15kg, so if you’re planning on moving it up and down stairs in your home, you may want to reconsider. If you’re looking for a small dehumidifier, then the Russell Hobbs RHDH1061G Portable Dehumidifier is about as compact as it gets, measuring just H22 x W14 x D14cm and weighing in at 0. The 4850e also has an Intelligent Defrost feature, which means you will be able to use it at temperatures as low as 3°C, useful for keeping unused rooms mould-free in the winter.