Dehumidifier Delonghi DEX 14 with 195 Watt power, ideal for spaces up to 60m², capable of collecting 14lt of moisture per 24 hours, with an electronic anti-freeze operating mechanism (Anti-freeze), possibility of permanent connection to drainage (via hose) and automatic shutdown when the water tank is full.
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4 years later and it continues to dehumidify satisfactorily, without any problem. It collects 4 liters per day. The humidity is usually at 65-70. And it brings it down to 55.
Everything is good except for the noise that has increased quite a bit and is annoying. It was only quiet for 2-3 months, as they say.
I bought two of these. For two floors. At first, they work perfectly. They are very good. However, first the first one and then the second one started constantly reading the humidity of the room below 30%, so they no longer work at all as they assume that the humidity is always below thirty. However, it is not justified and proof of this is that when I first used the first one and it started showing 30% and not working, at that moment I immediately put the second one in the same room and it showed 57% of course, now after two months, the second one is stuck at constantly showing 30%, so now, having spent so much money on two dehumidifiers, after 4 months I have none.
In the third year of operation of the dehumidifier, the performance continues to be very good. It has very good and fast results, greatly improving air quality. Significant disadvantages, as mentioned, are the lack of indication/hygrometer and the fact that it does not stop functioning when it reaches the desired level. It would be helpful to have wheels.
Just as the warranty expired, it broke. It had only worked for 2 winters, meaning not even 12 months in total. Luckily, we had purchased a 5-year warranty and they refunded us some money. The service of Delonghi is also terrible.
Very effective with excellent value for money.
It works wonders for a small/medium house.
The sound is not particularly loud and it will definitely improve the quality of life.
It significantly helps with drying clothes.
The downsides are the lack of a hygrometer and the opaque liquid collection container (which you can't see when it needs emptying).
I highly recommend it without reservation.
After a year of having it, I am very satisfied. The only drawback I find is the size of the container, which for 16 liters of dehumidification, I would have liked it to be bigger. On the plus side, it has a sturdy construction and very low noise.
Top dehumidifier and definitely worth the money. Take into consideration that the device does not have an auto-stop system, so you will have to manually stop it when desired.
Okay that it doesn't have a humidity indicator. We can accept the small container.
However, you expect from a modern technology dehumidifier to have (also) the obvious: when the desired humidity limit is reached (which you manually set through selection) to... stop! No, this specific one, as correctly mentioned previously by Nicoleta, continues to operate undeterred in fan mode, producing noise that in my opinion exceeds the old computer fans and is equivalent to an inverter air-conditioner at medium speed.
So how do you know when it has reached the desired humidity? You put your hand on top and if the air is warm and there is a gentle buzzing sound, the dehumidifier is still dehumidifying. When you feel cold air (as mentioned by Nicoleta) and it doesn't have that extra sound I mentioned, it means "mission accomplished"!
I correct a previous user remark and add that in order to "control" it during sleep hours (since it doesn't stop on its own even if it reaches the selected humidity), I use a socket with a simple timer. I select the desired humidity, cut off the power from the timer, and when the dehumidifier receives the command from the timer, it starts in the setting I left it.
It is economical in consumption and relatively quiet.
It is aesthetically pleasing, made with good materials and with a minimum number of buttons, it effectively reduces the humidity for its size.
Edit 05/2018: I come back wiser to finally say that after 2 years of operation, it is going for sale/disposal. Think if you really need a dehumidifier, read and inform yourself. What's the point of operating a dehumidifier for 2 hours in a room to reduce the humidity by 2% and as soon as you open a door or window for a while, the humidity goes back up? Plus, the whole mess that it doesn't shut off on its own, that you can't see the water level, that you can't see the room humidity (you need an extra hygrometer to understand what's happening), and that it doesn't have a sufficient water collection container.
It has been a few days since I bought this dehumidifier. I live on the ground floor and the atmosphere in the room was somewhat heavy due to humidity. From the very first day of operation, the difference in air quality was noticeable and there was a more satisfactory heating performance (oil radiator). It is indeed quiet. The negative aspect is that it never stops... even if there is no humidity to extract (the tank does not fill with water) and the air it emits is cold.
It is indeed quiet, I had 70-75% humidity. It works all night at 13-14°C and a little during the day. On the third day, the teeth stopped grinding. The hygrometer says 50-60%, and the temperature in the kitchen was first 16-17°C. Now it's 19-21°C, mostly heating with kerosene rainbow. I got it because the windows were getting damp! Now I believe that a dehumidifier is needed!
First of all, I would like to thank Nikos2016 for his detailed presentation!
Now, regarding the humidity :( !
I live in a very old house in Nikaia (-+ 65m), despite having insulated the roof, the humidity inside the house is about 15-20% higher than outside (measured with a reliable HAMA meter). As a heating source, I only have 2 inverter a/c units and a gas stove! When I turn on the stove, the whole house gets damp - the aluminum windows fog up and water runs from them, and the tiles in the bathroom get wet, LITERALLY!
On December 31st, I bought the machine and initially set it to full power, and it collected 2+ liters of water every 3 hours! On January 1st, I let it run on low power for 24 hours and it filled two water containers!
And even with the gas stove on, I have no problem! The indoor humidity is 50-53% and the outdoor humidity is 65%+!
P.S. The air in the house has also cleared up!
POSITIVES: The machine is even quieter than the a/c units, even on high power.
It seems to do its job and more.
Nice design and sturdy construction.
Low consumption for its category.
Fair price (there are cheaper options, but much more expensive in the long run).
NEGATIVES: The water tank is opaque (the indicator is not visible at all).
It doesn't have wheels (but it is very light, my wife can lift it for fun).
It doesn't have a humidity display (I wasn't interested in that).
In summary, as they say in my village, it is VALUE FOR MONEY, get it with your eyes closed!
Very satisfied with the power economy, it is quiet. The only negative thing I think is that the tank is tinted and the water level is not easily visible.
I have the Dehumidifier for 3 weeks (and something).
The humidity in the house was initially 60-65% (since the beginning of October).
With 24-hour operation, it has dropped to 45% (during a rainy period and relative external humidity of 55-65%).
The tank is a bit small (2.1 liters) and I have to empty it twice a day (morning and evening).
The air has "cleared" and is not heavy like before. Before, I used to wake up with a slight stuffiness. Not anymore. I don't know if it's because of the air filter it has, but only the decrease in humidity has improved the microclimate conditions significantly.
Previously, I had the equally efficient but noisy (42dB) and expensive (300Watt) Olimpia Splendid Aquaria 16 dehumidifier.
Pros:
1. Silent operation that does not exceed 35dB next to the device (a 2-year-old computer with two 120mm fans makes the same noise). Even during sleep, it doesn't bother you at all (unless you have it next to your head!!!).
2. Very low power consumption. In the first week, it operated at 160-170 Watts (measured). With humidity below 50% in the house, the consumption does not exceed 155 Watts (Min 150 Watts). That is a cost of around €10 per month with 24-hour operation (e.g., a device with 250Watt - the immediately following one with similar characteristics - costs €17 per month with 24-hour operation in the electricity company).
The specifications state a maximum operation of 210Watt.
3. Small size: You can easily move it wherever you want without difficulty.
4. Sturdy construction without creaking plastics, etc.
Cons:
1. Small tank that you have to empty twice a day depending on the humidity you have.
2. Tank with a dark color that does not help you see the water level that has accumulated.
3. In case of a power outage, it does not start automatically, and if you start it manually, it starts with the clothes drying setting and not the program you had it on. You will have to adjust it manually.
4. It does not have a built-in humidity meter (relevant because I did not prefer it). The humidity near the device definitely does not reflect the actual humidity, for example, 5 meters away from the device. Personally, I have two humidity meters placed in diametrically opposite points in the house to calculate the humidity.
5. It does not have a timer (for those who prefer it). Personally, I do not consider it a negative because the partial operation of the dehumidifier in a house with humidity is useless, and considering its cost-effectiveness.
General observations:
Although it is a model from the previous year, it does its job very well in a house up to 70 square meters.
The negatives I mentioned above do not make me regret the purchase I made. For a larger house, I would recommend buying two of these devices for distribution and maximizing performance (although it will cost a bit more to buy them). In a house with specific layout (hallways, etc.), do not expect ANY dehumidifier to do a good job, no matter how good and expensive it is, in a fixed position (from experience).
In relation to its price, which is a bit high and initially gave me doubts, the operating cost will be recovered within a year compared to buying another similar device that is €70 cheaper but consumes 250 Watts.
I highly recommend it!!!
P.S. I hope I helped those who are looking because when I was searching for information before the purchase, I could only find a few and incomplete ones.
Very good machine and does a very good job with room dehumidification. It is extremely quiet. It makes less noise than an air-conditioner. The only thing I find fault with is that it doesn't have a display screen at all and that the container is opaque, so you can't see the water level it has collected.