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Five-Year Review: Meaco DD8L Cuts Condensation and Speeds Laundry, With Trade-Offs

Two five-year user reviews find the £180 desiccant model effective for room-level damp control, matching Meaco’s performance claims with caveats on noise plus occasional leaks.

Overview

  • Nightly winter use reduced window condensation by at least half in the room where the unit ran.
  • The desiccant design blows warm air that helps laundry dry in about two days and adds a modest comfort boost.
  • Key specs include three fan settings (with a laundry turbo), four humidity and timer options, and an 8L tank, with Meaco estimating roughly 8p per hour on the lowest setting and auto stop‑start at the target humidity.
  • Manufacturer guidance recommends desiccant models for rooms below about 10°C, yet real‑world gains were mostly confined to the immediate room despite broader suitability claims.
  • Downsides noted were loud operation on the highest setting and sporadic minor leaks, while the DD8L remains available for around £180–£200 including on Amazon.