Meaco Low Energy Dehumidifier- 20L Meaco Dehumidifier Review

The Meaco Low Energy Dehumidifier is the pinnacle of Meaco’s sizeable domestic variety. Unlike many other dehumidifiers in its class, the Meaco 20L operates at only 255kW of power every hour. As a result, it is ideal for medium to large households that are looking for a cost-effective and wholly programmable dehumidifier. Ideally, the Meaco 20L Dehumidifier uses an in-built humidistat to control humidity levels in your home in an automatic mode. Read on to know the state-of-the-art features that come with Meaco Low Energy 20L Dehumidifier.

Specifications of the Meaco Low Energy Dehumidifier

• Moisture removal of 20L per day
• 6-Liter tank
• Noise level of 46 dB
• Operating range is 5 to 35 degrees Celsius
• Refrigerant R134a

Features

Design

Firstly, the Meaco Low Energy Dehumidifier has an exquisite design. It has a medium capacity unit of 20 litres and is best suited for home use. Secondly, the appliance is very compact having dimensions of 26.4*35.2*56.0 cm. The control panel is user-friendly, allowing users to choose an exact relative humidity level.

Portability

The Meaco 20L weighs approximately 11.8 kg. Comparatively, this weight is not unusual for refrigerant dehumidifiers of its class. However, many consumers question its level of portability given this massive weight. For ease of movement, the appliance comes with a top-mounted sturdy handle and a set of castor wheels on the base. It means that you can easily slide the unit across the floor.

Capacity

The appliance has a capacity of nearly twice that of it’s sister model, the 12L Meaco model. What this means is that it has an extraction rate of 20 Litres of moisture per day. Furthermore, the front-loaded water tank has a capacity of 6 litres, which is relatively large for residential dehumidifiers. This large capacity is beneficial in that you will not have to empty the tank as often as you would with the conventional 2-litre tank.

Timer

The Meaco Low Energy Dehumidifier also has a timer. You can use the timer to pre-set the unit’s running time by up to eight hours.

Adjustable Louvre

The Meaco 20L Dehumidifier comes with a louvre. This element is particularly handy when drying laundry. You can direct the louvre to blow warm air generated by the appliance over your wet clothing.

Washable Filter

The unit also comes with a standard washable filtering device. However, buyers can choose to replace the dust filter with the more efficient HEPA filter. The HEPA filter has been tested and found to conform to strict international standards. Put simply, a HEPA filter results in cleaner and healthier air, by absorbing spores and dust mites present in the atmosphere.

Performance

The Meaco Low Energy Dehumidifier regulates humidity levels using an electronic humidistat. This gadget works like a thermostat, It detects the content of moisture in the air entering the dehumidifier and controls the unit so as to maintain the predetermined level of relative humidity. Once the humidistat is set, the dehumidifier will operate in ‘automatic pilot’. This will Cycle on and off to sustain the pre-set relative humidity levels.

For your appliance to keep working efficiently, there are a few safety measures that you should take. These include:

• Always keep the dehumidifier in an upright position, to prevent damaging the unit.
• Operate the Meaco Low Energy Dehumidifier at ambient temperatures ranging from 5°C to 35°C.
• Be sure to empty the tank before storing it away.
• Clean the air filter every few weeks.
• Avoid placing objects on top of the unit.
• Do not put the appliance in direct sunlight.

Merits of the Meaco 20L Dehumidifier

User-friendly

The Meaco 20L has a nicely laid out control panel. This panel constitutes two rows of controls, whereby the top row has lights and indicators. Located on the left side are the high and low fan speed controls. On the right side of the fan speed is the timer light. Additionally, there is a digital relative humidity LED screen situated in the middle of the control panel. The display shows the actual RH levels and also serves as a timer. The RH settings range from 30% to 80% and are adjustable at an incremental rate of 5%.

Noise Level

Meaco low energy dehumidifier produces a maximum of 46dB. The noise can be kept low by running a single fan speed. Besides this, the nature of the refrigerant compressor means that it generates less noise than that of higher power units seen in rival appliances.

Energy Efficiency with the Control Logic

The key feature of the Meaco 20L Dehumidifier entails its energy-efficiency ability. The unit utilizes only 255w of energy per hour. The unit employs the Meaco control logic, which gives consumers the best balance between cost-savings and proper dehumidification. Once the target relative humidity (RH) level is attained, the appliance switches to fan only mode for a duration of 10 minutes. This is helpful because if the RH remains stable, the dehumidifier automatically goes into sleep mode for half an hour, after which it starts running and evaluating the condition of the atmosphere. At this point the unit will sleep for another thirty minutes provided that the RH has remained within the preferred range. This process helps homeowners to save a considerable amount when it comes to energy costs.

Laundry Mode

Beyond the reward of controlling moisture levels in your home, you can use the Meaco 20L to hasten the drying process of wet clothes. During the laundry mode, the unit runs at full power of 30% RH. Even then, you are advised to put the clothing at a safe distance from the dehumidifier, to prevent water from dropping onto the unit.