MEACO vs ELECTRIQ Dehumidifiers | Premium vs Budget | Shop Smart Save Money S1 E8

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  • Jon is back in a brand new series...Shop Smart Save Money! His premium vs budget challenge this week is testing dehumidifiers. As the season changes and the cold weather seeps in, how can we avoid condensation and reduce mould in our homes? We find out as he puts the cheaper Electriq brand up against the premium option Meaco with Mark Rhodes dehumidification specialist. Is it really the premium option that lasts the longest, uses the least electricity AND sucks up the most water?
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  • @CycleXplorer
    @CycleXplorer 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    This has made my exciting evening of researching dehumidifiers slightly quicker

    • @aniljayakar
      @aniljayakar 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lol, I'm on a similar journey right now. I was looking at Honeywell TPFIT but I read someone's comment praising their Meaco and the algorithm led me here. May I ask, which one did you end up buying?

    • @martinmuldoon603
      @martinmuldoon603 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@aniljayakarmeaco is better at marketing than building good reliable dehumidifiers, I haven't looked at the honey well but my guess it would be a far better choice. This video is marketing hype that's all probably back handed by meaco or a distribution company selling them. I've took one apart, nothing special I've other Chinese made dehumidifiers so better to buy a cheaper one

    • @mrmagoo.3678
      @mrmagoo.3678 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      😂...yuuuup

  • @angierobinson5570
    @angierobinson5570 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Mine is Meaco 10L it’s amazing and also has laundry mode too ! Laundry is dry in no time 👏🏻 well worth the money A+++++

  • @naratipmath
    @naratipmath 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    My meaco is not as quiet as I thought. In fact, it is very loud. But it might be my own error. I test-run it immediately after the delivery but then 5 minutes later, I noticed in the manual that it is supposed to stand upright for 6 hours before its first usage to let refrigerant settle down. I then stop it and waited for 6 hours to run it again. The humming noise does not go away. But would my error have anything to do with humming noise? Its water extraction is still impressive.

  • @r0sco_1
    @r0sco_1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Got one definitely makes a difference in laundry drying times, don't think it was mentioned but that Meaco is also an Air Purifier.

  • @hawrify2148
    @hawrify2148 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    this is surprisingly well shot and produced. gj

  • @mattlm64
    @mattlm64 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    It's easier to keep humidity down in winter provided that you do the sensible thing and have some air circulation. The heat indoors will bring the humidity down but circulating air is a must to remove indoor sources of humidity.
    The summer is a bigger problem because the outdoor air can get very humid in the UK and it's not possible to remove it via heating during the summer, therefore a dehumidifier or dehumidifying air conditioner is a must.

    • @blueskellington
      @blueskellington หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Depending on your heat source in winter, the heater can increase humidity. I have a propane wall heater (in TX) and my windows will sweat on the inside. Water vapor is a byproduct of the combustion. Cracking open some windows will let cool, dry air in, but my (expensive) hot (moist) air leaks out. Good and bad.

  • @C3PO_
    @C3PO_ 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Useful and interesting experiments - thanks! Will there be a more like-for-like comparison between two units from these brands with similar specs, e.g., the Meaco unit against the similar ElectriQ 12L Low-Energy Quiet Laundry Dehumidifier?

  • @michaeltb1358
    @michaeltb1358 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The problem with the Gadget show tests is there is no testing for durability. A modern cheap machine will often do the same job, but for how long?

  • @ThePhotogalleria
    @ThePhotogalleria หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We had two Meaco units. One lasted 1 year and the other 1.5 years so clearly proudly made in UK, just like the Hoover appliances.
    We also have a 15 year oldSiemens washing machine and a Miele vacuum cleaner. Really boring things, they just dont break down so you are stuck with the same appliance for decades. Boring but they have excellent performance.

    • @roger4880
      @roger4880 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Meaco made in China, cheap plastic parts that won't last, e.g. the handle which bends and then cracks at the joints/uprights.

    • @vadar03
      @vadar03 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@roger4880 yet here I am with a meaco 12l that has been on constantly on for just over 3.5 years at mines. Go figure!

  • @Jamie-666
    @Jamie-666 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    *Note everybody: the Meaco plummets in performance below 18C (I have one). In the winter, in a damp property, get a desiccant dehumidifier. Only draw back is they use more energy. Sup to you.

    • @chrissyayles7175
      @chrissyayles7175 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Which Meaco model do you have..? According to a Meaco short TH-cam video comparing Compressor vs Desiccant dehumidifiers, they stated that their top of the range models perform just as well at lower temperatures.. Researching atm to purchase the right machine for me..!

    • @Jamie-666
      @Jamie-666 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@chrissyayles7175 MeacoDry Arete® One 12L

    • @craigneeds6579
      @craigneeds6579 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did you find the right machine yet? ​@@chrissyayles7175

  • @tarassu
    @tarassu 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    Both units are small. Also you guys didn't even mention that there are TWO technologies - absorption and condenser type. That is NOT PROFESSIONAL COMPARISON. I think you guys are comparing two products and that is all. This appears to be all advertisement.

    • @GodKing804
      @GodKing804 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This is how an avg person would compare it IRL. But yes not very informative for a channel doing research

    • @polla2256
      @polla2256 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The gadget show has been just one long advert for years now

  • @user-jy2ci5ox9v
    @user-jy2ci5ox9v 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How much do these actually cost to run in the UK.

    • @kolad264
      @kolad264 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      My meaco its on 12 h a day .little expensive

    • @RoccoIaniello
      @RoccoIaniello 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have a Meaco 12l and it consumes 200w (think 3 and a bit old lightbulbs) significantly cheaper than a tumble dryer and as pointed out by Modi-Drink-Moot it's British made

    • @Asparagus777-hw5ft
      @Asparagus777-hw5ft 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think just over 4p an hour.

    • @neilweaver3133
      @neilweaver3133 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      MEACO is British owned and designed jot made in the u.k, Ebac is uk manufactured and uk owned

  • @roger4880
    @roger4880 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Meaco support is poor, they will charge you for a warranty claim and expect the original box when returning, even if they accept the fault.

  • @KyleSSamuelson
    @KyleSSamuelson 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    3:56 video starts

  • @40mosher
    @40mosher 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is there a new series?

    • @kolad264
      @kolad264 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      In February its new areta 2

  • @Jado5150
    @Jado5150 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Advert for Meaco. Best value was the cheaper one.

  • @Hugh_Janus69
    @Hugh_Janus69 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Electriqs breaks after 12 months. Read the trustpilot reviews. They have no after warrenty support or repairs. Just an AI response customer service.

  • @martinmuldoon603
    @martinmuldoon603 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    This is clearly a propaganda for Meaco which is actually a very overrated Chinese manufactured, I've taken one the very same one apart that is feature in the video, the compressor is a danfoss knockoff named danfu, how blatant is that? It's an old style compressor which uses propane gas R290. The starter winding is poem circuit and would appears to have came from the Chinese factory without even testing. My advice if you think your buying British or European tech is a wild dressed up as sheep. It's over priced for a Chinese knock off, do yourself a favor ignore this meaco funded video and go into B & Q or screwfix but a much advanced scroll compressor model which has better efficency for less money.

  • @Modi-Drink-Moot
    @Modi-Drink-Moot 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I can tell u the meaco is top notch especially this model

    • @mhoobag1
      @mhoobag1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Agreed. Had mine for a while and use the laundry mode loads. I keep it on in the bedroom at night and no damp on windows and room gets slightly warm. I do not put any heating on while running this.

    • @Modi-Drink-Moot
      @Modi-Drink-Moot 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @mhoobag1 same here my heating comes on after certain temperature but with this on it hardly needs to come on,much cheaper with this on too

    • @kevinmills5293
      @kevinmills5293 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I had a Meaco but I sent it back. It worked but the compressor was noisy.

    • @kolad264
      @kolad264 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@kevinmills5293yes it is

  • @Modi-Drink-Moot
    @Modi-Drink-Moot 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Meaco is also british made u should always support british brands instead of Chinese rubbish

    • @michald4224
      @michald4224 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      Designed in Britain, made in China🤣