MeacoDry Arete Two 25L Dehumidifier / Air Purifier

If you are tired of wiping mould off window frames, finding your clothes still damp after two days on the line, or waking to streaming windows that soak the sill, this machine is built for you. The MeacoDry Arete Two is a dehumidifier and air purifier in one, designed for larger homes where damp and poor air quality go hand in hand.

How it helps

The Arete Two pulls water from the air and traps dust, pollen and other particles in a medical-grade H13 HEPA filter. A compressor condenses moisture onto cold coils, while the fan draws room air through the filter. You set your target humidity on the LCD display or through the app, and the machine cycles on and off to maintain it. In laundry mode, it blasts warm, dry air across your washing with adjustable louvres and three fan speeds. It works in temperatures as low as five degrees, so it keeps extracting in unheated rooms where cheaper units give up.

Getting the best from it

• Place it in a central spot with the louvre angled toward your drying rack for fastest laundry results.
• Use the app to switch to night mode from your bed; the quietest setting runs at 35 dB without waking anyone.
• Empty the 4.8 litre tank daily during wet weather, or connect a hose for continuous drainage if you have a sink nearby.
• Check the display's humidity heart indicator to see at a glance whether your room is in the healthy zone.

Who it suits

This suits owners of three to five bedroom houses who want one machine to tackle damp, mould and air quality together. It is ideal if you dry laundry indoors year-round and want to control the machine from your phone or by voice. It is not for small flats or single rooms, where a smaller unit would be cheaper and less obtrusive. It is also not for anyone who needs wall mounting, as this model must sit on the floor. If you only need occasional dehumidifying and do not care about app control or air purification, a simpler machine will serve you at lower cost.