You should buy a dehumidifier. It will almost certainly improve your home environment. Pulling moisture from the air helps banish condensation and mold, making it cheaper and easier to regulate the temperature in your house or apartment. There’s a reason the chatter about dehumidifiers has grown so loud and sales are soaring; it’s because they work.
I live in Scotland, where it’s dark and damp for months every year. We even have a word for the weather: dreich (which means dreary and bleak). We also have a mix of poorly ventilated and poorly insulated homes that we heat twice a day. The result is windows soaked with condensation and black mold galore.
I’ve been using a dehumidifier for the last year, across two quite different homes, and it’s one of my favorite appliances. I’m never going back to the damp life. My Meaco dehumidifier might be the hardest-working device in my home. It’s not perfect—I’ll get to the downsides—but first, let me explain why I love it.
For a long time, I thought wet windows and black mold in corners were just normal. I’ll never forget when we moved out of our last flat in Edinburgh. When I pulled the double bed with the big headboard away from the wall, it was completely covered in black mold. I had been feeling ill for a while, and when I looked it up, I had all the symptoms of black mold exposure. I was completely ignorant about damp risks.
Our first real home as a married couple with young kids was a modern construction, with double glazing, proper insulation, and effective central heating, and it was the warmest home I’ve ever lived in. But, because there were no drafts, condensation appeared on the windows every morning. Cooking and drying laundry would make it worse, but opening windows during the winter made it too cold and expensive to reheat.
I read about the potential benefits of a dehumidifier and decided to try it. Immediately, the condensation was gone, but the other big benefit was drying clothes indoors.
Using a dehumidifier won’t cure a damp problem; they just help you treat the symptoms, so you should definitely investigate further if there’s a wall that won’t dry out or a stubborn mold patch in your home. You can also use water leak detectors to ensure you catch potential issues early.
While line-dried clothes and sheets are the best, hanging laundry out in a Scottish winter is an invitation for rain. The weather report is rarely accurate. I also hate that whole “Is it wet or just cold?” guessing game. Bring it inside prematurely, and, naturally, it’s always wet.
A dehumidifier won’t heat your home either, but it will make it feel warmer, and potentially make your heating system more effective when it’s on. Less heat is required to make a dry house warm, and dehumidifying can also make a warm house feel cooler (so I’m told). You also don't have to lose heat through ventilation without the risk of damp taking hold, and it generates a little heat when it’s working.
If you’re ready to dehumidify, and you're in the UK or Europe, I can heartily recommend the MeacoDry Arete 2 (25L). For folks in the US, the Midea Cube 50 ($300) might be your best bet, but these are the top-end, biggest dehumidifiers, and both come in smaller sizes that are cheaper. You can find more options in our Best Dehumidifiers guide.
I live in Scotland, where it’s dark and damp for months every year. We even have a word for the weather: dreich (which means dreary and bleak). We also have a mix of poorly ventilated and poorly insulated homes that we heat twice a day. The result is windows soaked with condensation and black mold galore.
I’ve been using a dehumidifier for the last year, across two quite different homes, and it’s one of my favorite appliances. I’m never going back to the damp life. My Meaco dehumidifier might be the hardest-working device in my home. It’s not perfect—I’ll get to the downsides—but first, let me explain why I love it.
For a long time, I thought wet windows and black mold in corners were just normal. I’ll never forget when we moved out of our last flat in Edinburgh. When I pulled the double bed with the big headboard away from the wall, it was completely covered in black mold. I had been feeling ill for a while, and when I looked it up, I had all the symptoms of black mold exposure. I was completely ignorant about damp risks.
Our first real home as a married couple with young kids was a modern construction, with double glazing, proper insulation, and effective central heating, and it was the warmest home I’ve ever lived in. But, because there were no drafts, condensation appeared on the windows every morning. Cooking and drying laundry would make it worse, but opening windows during the winter made it too cold and expensive to reheat.
I read about the potential benefits of a dehumidifier and decided to try it. Immediately, the condensation was gone, but the other big benefit was drying clothes indoors.
Using a dehumidifier won’t cure a damp problem; they just help you treat the symptoms, so you should definitely investigate further if there’s a wall that won’t dry out or a stubborn mold patch in your home. You can also use water leak detectors to ensure you catch potential issues early.
While line-dried clothes and sheets are the best, hanging laundry out in a Scottish winter is an invitation for rain. The weather report is rarely accurate. I also hate that whole “Is it wet or just cold?” guessing game. Bring it inside prematurely, and, naturally, it’s always wet.
A dehumidifier won’t heat your home either, but it will make it feel warmer, and potentially make your heating system more effective when it’s on. Less heat is required to make a dry house warm, and dehumidifying can also make a warm house feel cooler (so I’m told). You also don't have to lose heat through ventilation without the risk of damp taking hold, and it generates a little heat when it’s working.
If you’re ready to dehumidify, and you're in the UK or Europe, I can heartily recommend the MeacoDry Arete 2 (25L). For folks in the US, the Midea Cube 50 ($300) might be your best bet, but these are the top-end, biggest dehumidifiers, and both come in smaller sizes that are cheaper. You can find more options in our Best Dehumidifiers guide.
so if you live in a super cold & damp place like Scotland 
, you gotta get a dehumidifier ASAP! 
it's life changing trust me I had black mold everywhere 
& now my home is always dry & comfy 
doesn't mean it solves the problem but it helps & makes your life way easier 
. I'm totally on board now! It sounds crazy that people used to just deal with wet windows and black mold without knowing it was a huge health issue . But making the switch to a dehumidifier has been a game-changer for me too 
! I can finally breathe easy in my home, not to mention dry clothes and sheets without having to hang them out all day 
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. That's so true – you still need to find the source of the dampness and fix it! But I'm just glad that this little appliance can help me make my home feel cozier and healthier 
! Living in a damp Scottish climate is no joke, I feel you about the dreich weather and poorly ventilated homes. My meaco dehumidifier has been a lifesaver, especially when it comes to preventing black mold growth. It's crazy how much of a difference it makes - my windows are now condensation-free and my laundry days are a breeze 
. Definitely do your research if you're considering getting one, but if you're in the UK or Europe, the MeacoDry Arete 2 is an excellent choice in my book 
! I mean, who wants to wake up every morning to condensation all over their kitchen and bedroom? 
Not me, that's for sure! I've been using a dehumidifier in Scotland since last year and it's literally changed my life. The Meaco dehumidifier is a total game-changer 
- it's so quiet and efficient, and it makes such a big difference in the air quality. Plus, it's like having a mini climate control system 
. I know some people might think they're not necessary, but trust me, you need one if you live in a damp place like Scotland. Get one ASAP, your home (and your sinuses) will thank you 
. My wife and I moved to the countryside last year and it's been a game-changer for us. We have this old house that was built like 100 years ago and it was literally steaming hot and humid all the time. But since we got our dehumidifier, the whole place feels so much more relaxed and fresh. I mean, you can't even smell the musty old thing anymore! It's also made a huge difference in how long our clothes last - no more washing them every other day just to get rid of the mildew 
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