Energy efficiency makes more sense than ever

According to British Gas, the average household in the UK uses 242kWh per month (a kWh kilowatt hour measures how much energy you use per hour). With time, products around the house are becoming more energy efficient, and with the rising energy prices (by 54% since last year) it is no surprise that we are all looking for ways to reduce our energy bills whilst keeping a low carbon footprint.

A low-cost solution to mould and condensation  problems - Dehumidifiers

Excess humidity in your home not only disturbs your environment (with mould spores or by creating musty smells), but it can also damage your furniture, decorations or the structure of your home. Excess humidity causes mould and condensation, which can be found on windows or areas where water evaporates frequently. Health problems can arise from high humidity, for instance with mould spores and dust mites that develop in these conditions, can worsen symptoms of allergies and can cause coughing, itchy eyes, or other respiratory problems. 

A dehumidifier is the best and most economical way to resolve damp issues and absorb high humidity in your home. In our April 2022 research, we found that the MeacoDry Arete One 20L was £143 cheaper to run over the course of a year (based on 6 hours a day for 365 days), compared to our competitors¹. 

We offer a collection of dehumidifiers that are suitable for a variety of room sizes; from the Meaco 20L Low Energy dehumidifier, which is homes of 3-4 bedroom houses , to the MeacoDry ABC 12L dehumidifier, which is better for flats or 1-2 bedroom houses. All our dehumidifiers will help to effectively get rid of moisture in your environment for a low cost. 

Have a look at the table below to see the running cost price per hour of our top dehumidifiers*:

* For the running costs for our other dehumidifiers, please have a look at the technical data tab on each product page. Costs calculated based on the Energy Savings Trust, whose current national average price per pence/kWh of electricity is 26.35p (accurate as of October 2025).

We worked out that by keeping your Meaco dehumidifier running for 5 years, you could save yourself £715 against buying one of our competitors dehumidifiers¹!

Our Meaco Low Energy Dehumidifiers are one of our best dehumidifiers reducing moisture levels in our customers’ homes for a fraction of the price of other brands’ dehumidifiers on the market. Winner of numerous awards, the Meaco 20L Low Energy Dehumidifier has been recognised for its quiet function but also, as suggested in the title, for its limited running costs. For just 56p to run a day, the Meaco 20L Low Energy Dehumidifier can extract up to 8.48L a day (extraction rate at 20°C and 60%rh).

The Meaco Arete range is also a prime example of a more energy efficient collection of dehumidifiers. As a smart unit and with a large tank size for all models, the running prices are cost-effective in the long run. Our MeacoDry Arete One 12L, with a tank size of 2.5L, will just cost you 4p per hour. If you run this for a year (365 days), that’s just £116.80. For the MeacoDry Arete 25L, whose tank size is 4.8L, it’s a mere 7p per hour - just £204.40 for a year. It might seem like a lot of money in total, but we advise you to work out how much it will cost to run in 5 years when comparing it to other dehumidifiers on the market, it is a more cost efficient dehumidifier than many others.  

By buying Meaco this is where you could be saving yourself hundreds of £s in reduced electricity bills.

To save you even more money, our dehumidifiers are also equipped with a special energy saving feature. Once you set your dehumidifier to reach its target level, e.g 55%rh, it will turn itself off and go into standby mode when it has reached that target (or within 3%). It will then measure the air every 30 minutes: if the humidity has increased, your dehumidifier will operate again, if the humidity has stayed the same it will go back to sleep for 30 minutes. This means that during those 30 minutes that it stays in standby mode it will be using a lot less energy, providing you with a clever and comfortable way to save money!

The important thing to note with all these products is, in order for them to function properly and effectively they need to be well maintained. By keeping your product clean, or changing filters when required, it will continue to run efficiently for a low price.

We advise all our customers to consider the running costs of their products, when buying from us or any other retailer. Calculating how much it costs to run over a period of time will help save you £100s.

Whether you’re looking for advice on a more energy efficient way to improve the comfort in your home, or you want to upgrade your product, we’re here to help. Call us or visit our website for more information on specific products. 

¹For more information your potential savings with our dehumidifiers, read our blog: 

https://blog.meaco.com/saving-money-how-to-save-over-700-with-a-meaco-product/