EcoAir | DC18 Compact Dehumidifier | 18 Litres per Day | Electronic Control | 3.5 L Water Tank | Active Humidistat | Laundry Mode | Clean Filter Indicator | Auto Defrost

Product Information

If there is mild damp, you’ll want a dehumidifier with a 14.5 L capacity for a large conservatory . For small and medium conservatories (up to 45 m²), get a dehumidifier with at least a 5.5 L capacity. For more severe damp, look for a capacity of at least 7.5 L if it’s a small/medium conservatory . For larger spaces, choose a 20 L dehumidifier. It’s not just your crumbling walls you need to worry about, it’s your health. Mould and fungus are a bad thing when confined indoors and are a recognised cause of respiratory problems including chest infections, allergies and asthma.A dehumidifier isn’t the ultimate cure, but it will dry out the offending area. It'll also help prevent mould spores from getting airborne and make things a little more habitable.

A standard two year warranty gives extra peace of mind, but at the heart is an extraction capability of max 18L per day. EcoAir strive for improved user experience and, as such, look for functions that meet our customers’ high expectations and needs.

Concealed “Easy Glide” castors make moving between rooms a simple process. A sleek design which will sit discreetly in any room. Manage humidity levels via a “Touch Button” control pad with LED display allowing total control of your appliance. Set the required level via the “Humidity Display” and benefit from other Self Diagnosis indicators such as “Clean Me” filter indicators.

If the environment isn’t overly damp, and isn’t used for showering or drying washing, you can use a dehumidifier with a capacity of 14.5 L or less. This applies even in a large rooms of 100 m². In a medium room, of around 45 m², you can get away with using a much smaller dehumidifier, around 5.5 L. Severe Damp Like many of the best dehumidifiers, the machine includes a laundry drying function. EcoAir claims this reduces clothes drying time to between two to four hours, although this depends on the type of clothing (heavier items such as jeans require longer). If you’ve had enough of waiting 24 hours or more for your washing to fully dry, the laundry function could be very useful. As you might expect from a refrigerant dehumidifier, the DC12 isn’t quiet when on full power. With a noise rating of 43dB on the higher fan setting, it’s probably too loud to have in the bedroom overnight.The DC18 will indicate “Tank Full” and shut down when the collection tank is full. This unit also includes an “Auto Restart”, handy if there is any interruption to the power supply. The function will enable an automatic restart when power is restored, remembering the previous setting. Leave the tank out and an audible alarm will also sound for a period of ten seconds. Offering the flexibility of two fan speeds, and therefore the ability to reduce energy and sound footprint when in low mode. Not seen very often in this class.

Once turn on one of 3 coloured lights will appear indicating the current ambient humidity in your environment. Coloured indicators for your ambient humidity; Some dehumidifiers will come with a hose than can be connected to funnel water away from the dehumidifier. This is especially useful if there is a lot of moisture in the air and you don’t want to be frequently emptying the tank.The room’s current RH always shows up on the display. You can reduce relative humidity to as low as 35% with the EcoAir DC18. Although you are free to select the highest setting at 80%, anything above 60% creates suitable breeding conditions for mould and bacteria. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different settings until you find the perfect relative humidity percentage that works for you. Dehumidifiers are not the most popular or glamorous of appliances, but they can be among the most useful.If you already have a good extractor fan in your bathroom or utility room you probably will never need one, although some people use them to dry clothing instead of a tumble dryer. Compact but cleverly including a large 6.5L internal collection tank. Concealed “Easy Glide” castors make moving between rooms a simple process. A sleek design which will sit discreetly in any room. litre water tank capacity with continuous drainage option, concealed easy glide castor wheels and washable carbon filter.

Some of the parts can be taken apart for thorough cleaning such as the water tank and the filter. The 3.5-litre tank easily slides out of its slot by gently grabbing and lifting it out. As for the filter that traps all dust and impurities, it can be removed by pressing the two clips to release it. The EcoAir DC18 Compact Portable Dehumidifier also has a drainage function to save you endless trips to and from the sink. What Accessories Are Included? Although relatively heavy, there are wheels in place to make this dehumidifier easier to move around. It also has a handle for carrying. You’ll need to choose between a ‘compressor’ and ‘desiccant’ dehumidifier. I recommend a desiccant dehumidifier for UK conservatories. These work effectively in all temperatures. Compressor dehumidifiers, on the other hand, struggle to work well if temperatures drop below 15°C. Thanks to the LED display, users can now accurately monitor and manage the humidity levels with the touch of a button. You can also set how long the session can last, either 2 or 4 hours. This model is also among the few that have self-diagnosis indicators such as clean me indicators. Not only can this dehumidifier help reduce dampness in conservatories and bathrooms, it can also speed up the process of drying washing inside by removing excess moisture from the air. There’s no specific laundry setting, but there is an optional 2h/4h timer to make it easier to use.The machine also features laundry mode for drying clothes, night mode where it runs at a low fan speed with audible beeps and control panel lights switched off, continuous mode, and stand-alone air purifying mode. Running costs are stated as 3.3p / hour (that’s 4.5 cents) based on 15.32p (21.02 cents) / kWh, and do remember that in Smart Humidity Control mode it’s unlikely that it will be running 24/7 unless your home has a serious damp problem. The Compact EcoAir DC18 Dehumidifier makes a decent attempt at combining control, performance, and flexibility; at least as flexible as you can go with this large unit. With a 3.5-litre tank capacity conveniently positioned at the face of the dehumidifier, you are able to access the tank easily without having to shift the entire unit. Sliding the tank out might be a bit rough, but fortunately, there is a lid covering the tank to avoid instances of spillage. Desiccant dehumidifiers can significantly warm the air as it passes through, sometimes by as much as 10°C. This makes them a good choice for cold environments, although it does mean that running the machine requires more power and is therefore more expensive. Manage controlled sessions too with the convenient 2 and 4 hour timer function. Extracting moisture in the home reduces humidity levels, protects properties, possessions and improves well being. Capable of extracting up to max 18 Litres of water per day and collectable via a large internal tank (or by continuous drainage, where a hose is also included).