--- product_id: 50005783 title: "Meaco Portable Dehumidifier DD8L - Compact Desiccant Dehumidifier - Best For Small Homes & Spaces - Prevent Condensation, Mould & Damp - 18 x 35 x 50 cm White" brand: "meaco" price: "R10099" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Meaco" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/50005783-meaco-portable-dehumidifier-dd8l-compact-desiccant-dehumidifier-best-for-small store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 8L/day water extraction Ultra-quiet 39dB operation Effective below 10°C Meaco Portable Dehumidifier DD8L - Compact Desiccant Dehumidifier - Best For Small Homes & Spaces - Prevent Condensation, Mould & Damp - 18 x 35 x 50 cm White **Brand:** meaco **Price:** R10099 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 💨 Banish damp & mould quietly, efficiently, and stylishly. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Meaco Portable Dehumidifier DD8L - Compact Desiccant Dehumidifier - Best For Small Homes & Spaces - Prevent Condensation, Mould & Damp - 18 x 35 x 50 cm White by meaco - **How much does it cost?** R10099 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/50005783-meaco-portable-dehumidifier-dd8l-compact-desiccant-dehumidifier-best-for-small) ## Best For - meaco enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted meaco brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact Powerhouse:** Small footprint, big impact—perfect for flats, garages & boats. - • **Laundry Mode Magic:** Dry clothes in 6 hours for under 50p a load—ditch the expensive tumble dryer. - • **Cold Climate Champion:** Desiccant tech keeps dampness at bay even in chilly spaces under 10°C. - • **Whisper-Quiet Comfort:** Operates at just 39 decibels, so your focus or sleep stays uninterrupted. - • **Energy-Smart Efficiency:** Up to 80% energy savings with Meaco Control Logic—save money while staying dry. ## Overview The Meaco DD8L is a compact, portable desiccant dehumidifier designed for small homes and cold spaces. Extracting up to 8 liters of moisture daily at whisper-quiet 39dB, it prevents condensation, mould, and damp while saving up to 80% energy. Featuring easy controls, continuous drainage, and a dedicated laundry mode, it’s the smart, efficient solution for healthier, fresher living environments—even in chilly garages, boats, or conservatories. ## Description Product Description Say goodbye to damp, mould, and condensation High extraction rate Extract up to 8L of water per day! Maintain optimum humidity levels in your home, garage, caravan or boat. Low noise At less than 39 dB(A) you won’t be disturbed. Go about your day or sleep peacefully at night whilst your dehumidifier works hard, quietly. Faster drying times Benefit from faster drying times with Laundry Mode and the addition of heat (around 12°C warmer than the environment it’s being used in!). Easy to use Select your target humidity level and let the dehumidifier do the rest! Compare our Dehumidifiers DD8L Junior Zambezi Arete One 20L Arete One 25L Review: Meaco DD8L De-Humidifer - Great Product!! - The delivery of this product ordered direct from Meaco, was fast and very efficient. It was well packaged, and very simple to set up and use. Just basically plug in and go. We decided to purchase this product based on the fact that family members had owned for several years a Meaco de-humidifer which worked great. We have recently moved to a bungalow, which is incredibly well insulated and has been suffering a lot from condensation on the inside of the windows, especially on these cold mornings we are having. Our bedroom is the worst, first thing in the morning when we get up the window is soaked. I know opening windows is an option, but not such a good one when it's freezing outside. We decided to invest in a de-humidifer, but which one?, there is so many on the market. We knew Meaco was a good make, and initially purchased a normal compressor dehumidifer made by Meaco, it worked perfectly but seemed to make the room cold. We thought that it would make the room warmer, but all it did was blow the air around making a draft. It definitely removed the moisture from the air, but we wanted one that warmed the air too. We did a bit of digging and found we should have bought a 'Desiccant' model, not a Compressor. the desiccant model warms the air as well as removing the moisture. They are slightly more expensive but are so much better in my opinion. We contacted Meaco direct through their contact details on the desertcart page and we explained our predicament and asked if we could swap the unit for the model above which is a desiccant de-humidifer. The chap said yes no problem, "you must re-package the one you have now in all its original packaging and box". He said the Delivery driver would bring our new De-humidifer and take the one we have now away at the same time, so basically a swap, we just paid the difference in price between the cost of the two units. True to his word the driver came 2 days later and brought us the DD8L Meaco model......it was fantastic service from Meaco, especially considering it was our mistake in the first place buying the wrong one. The DD8L is a great little machine, and it does exactly what it says it does, and it warms the air too - fantastic. There is not a day that goes by in autumn and winter when we haven't used it. We no longer have any condensation issues, unless I have been cooking and forgotten to switch it on. We keep it in the kitchen most of the time, and I flick it on when I am cooking, especially pasta, potatoes etc which causes a lot of steam, and our hob extractor is not the greatest. When we first purchased the machine we had it running most of the day, just until it removed the moisture problem that we had, however now we find it's only necessary to switch it on once a day for a while. The cost of running the unit is negligible really, especially as it acts like a little heater too. It's not instant heat, but after a while it definitely takes the chill off on a cold morning or afternoon. The other great feature of the DD8L is the clothes drying option. We don't have a tumble drier we find the Meaco works great, we put the clothes on an airer, and set the unit going in the smallest room we have. It takes it a while but it definitely dries your clothes no problem. It has two other settings too, and it automatically cuts off when the humidity level is reached, so it will not keep running and running. The water holding tank is a good size, plus you have the option, and the pipe to attach, to allow it to run into a drain if you need that option. We have loaned it out to family members after they have had a water leak, and I have to say I missed my little Meaco when it was away. After a few days our condensation was back, and I was desperately in need of its return. A great product that I wouldn't be without, we should have bought one years ago. As for the company Meaco, they are spot on and I would definitely recommend both them and this product. Review: Quality product does the job! - Very happy with this product, used over winter. Surprised how much water it actually drew out of the air. Easy to empty water container: switches off when full, with flashing light alarm: no need for an audible alarm as you know its full when it stops working. Give off a level of heat, too, as it successfully dries the air. Worth the cost of purchase; seek round for deals. very happy with purchase, did the job as promised, and contributed to room warmth: a damp room makes it feel cooler than it really is. ## Features - COMPACT & PORTABLE: The small but mighty Meaco DD8L portable dehumidifier features both a compact size and lightweight portability. Suitable for flats, houses as well as in colder applications like conservatories, garages and boats. - QUIET OPERATION: With a gentle hum at noise levels of only 39 decibels, this ultra quiet dehumidifier is a great choice for domestic use as your day or sleep will never be interrupted by its operation. Prevent damp, mould and condensation without being disturbed. - SUITABLE FOR COLDER AREAS: This desiccant compact dehumidifier is perfect when people want a quieter, lighter dehumidifier or where the space is cold and would benefit from some warmth. If your application is below 10°C then desiccant is the best choice. - ENERGY EFFICIENT: Keep household bills at a minimum. The Meaco DD8L energy saving dehumidifier extracts up to 8L of water a day yet still offers up to 80% reduction in energy consumption, thanks to Meaco Control Logic. - EASY TO USE: Featuring simple controls and a variable humidistat allowing control at 40/50/60%rh and a laundry mode, this dehumidifier for home or bedrooms has been designed with ease of use in mind. Use the Off timer to schedule your drying between 1 and 8 hours. - CONTINUOUS DRAINAGE: A hose can be attached to the Meaco DD8L dehumidifier to enable continuous drainage. This means the dehumidifier can be left on a boat, in a garage, holiday home or caravan managing the humidity without the need to continuously empty the water tank. - DRY CLOTHES FAST AND CHEAP: Dry wet laundry in just 6 hours for only 8p / hour with this Meaco dehumidifier - that’s 48p per load of laundry! Say goodbye to expensive tumble dryers and heater airers. Simply place this dehumidifier in a closed room with your washing, press laundry mode and the dehumidifier will do the rest! Clean, dry and fresh clothes at the touch of a button. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B007X236NQ | | Air Flow Capacity | 8 Litres Per Day | | Best Sellers Rank | 44,746 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 112 in Dehumidifiers | | Brand | Meaco | | Brand Name | Meaco | | Capacity | 8 litres | | Colour | White | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,205 Reviews | | Dehumidification Capacity | 8 Liters per Day | | Floor Area | 23 Square Meters | | Floor area | 23 Square Meters | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00781068681850, 05060216550022 | | Included Components | 1 x Meaco DD8L Dissipation Dehumidifier; 1 x User Manual | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 20D x 25W x 46H centimetres | | Item Type Name | Meaco Portable Compact Dehumidifier DD8L | | Item Weight | 7.4 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Meaco | | Material | Stainless Steel | | Model Name | DD8L | | Model Number | DD8L | | Number of Speeds | 1 | | Operation Mode | Continuous | | Other Special Features of the Product | Quiet Operation | | Part Number | DD8L | | Recommended Uses For Product | Residential | | Special feature | Quiet Operation | | Tank Volume | 8 Litres | | Tank volume | 8 Litres | | UPC | 781068681850 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | | Upper Temperature Rating | 10 Degrees Celsius | | Voltage | 1 Volts | | Wattage | 650 Watt-hours | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Meaco - **Capacity:** 8 litres - **Colour:** White - **Floor area:** 23 Square Meters - **Included components:** 1 x Meaco DD8L Dissipation Dehumidifier; 1 x User Manual - **Number of speeds:** 1 - **Product dimensions:** 20D x 25W x 46H centimetres - **Recommended uses for product:** Residential - **Special feature:** Quiet Operation - **Tank volume:** 8 Litres ## Images ![Meaco Portable Dehumidifier DD8L - Compact Desiccant Dehumidifier - Best For Small Homes & Spaces - Prevent Condensation, Mould & Damp - 18 x 35 x 50 cm White - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51atOLfsZhL.jpg) ![Meaco Portable Dehumidifier DD8L - Compact Desiccant Dehumidifier - Best For Small Homes & Spaces - Prevent Condensation, Mould & Damp - 18 x 35 x 50 cm White - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61zAojXg5gL.jpg) ![Meaco Portable Dehumidifier DD8L - Compact Desiccant Dehumidifier - Best For Small Homes & Spaces - Prevent Condensation, Mould & Damp - 18 x 35 x 50 cm White - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61CyO8RihKL.jpg) ![Meaco Portable Dehumidifier DD8L - Compact Desiccant Dehumidifier - Best For Small Homes & Spaces - Prevent Condensation, Mould & Damp - 18 x 35 x 50 cm White - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61yO76cmwDL.jpg) ![Meaco Portable Dehumidifier DD8L - Compact Desiccant Dehumidifier - Best For Small Homes & Spaces - Prevent Condensation, Mould & Damp - 18 x 35 x 50 cm White - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/616qTFlsMaL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: To clear windows would the dehumidifier need to be on all night or just 2/3 hours early in the morning? What does operating noise compare to?** A: The first thing you do, is to run it for several hours, to get your house/flat to much more normal humidity levels. So you do this for the first couple of days, keep it on the high setting as that uses the same amount of wattage than the medium setting (approx 650w). Then all you do is, use it for lets say 3 hours per day, keep it in a central location, like the hallway, close all window, and keep all the doors open. You might need to switch between upstairs hallway and downstairs hallway, or if you have a large place, goto individual rooms. Once this is done, you'll find that you wont have any or very little condensation in the mornings (it also heats up that area). Ofcourse it depends on your property, you need to close trickle vents. Low setting - noise is like a normal computer, I could sleep with that amound of noise, although some might not be able to. Medium setting Like a noisy computer, with its fan on full speed. High setting which is like a hoover on the low setting. **Q: Has anyone else noticed a smokey haze and smell, that only happens occasionally?** A: All desiccant dehumidifiers will have a slight burning smell when first used and if not used for a long time It’s completely normal **Q: Is it okay to use an extension lead with this? Thanks** A: Link to the instruction manual:http://www.meaco.com/manuals/Meaco%20DD8L%20Dehumidifier%20instruction%20manual_January_2013.pdf **Q: Could someone please help me - I'm new to dehumidifiers. Approximately how long would i have to run this after a shower & to dry an airer of clothe ?** A: Depends how heavy the shower of rain was, and whether you spin dry your clothes before you hang them on the clothes airer. Might take eight hours or so. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Meaco DD8L De-Humidifer - Great Product!! *by L***C on 1 March 2016* The delivery of this product ordered direct from Meaco, was fast and very efficient. It was well packaged, and very simple to set up and use. Just basically plug in and go. We decided to purchase this product based on the fact that family members had owned for several years a Meaco de-humidifer which worked great. We have recently moved to a bungalow, which is incredibly well insulated and has been suffering a lot from condensation on the inside of the windows, especially on these cold mornings we are having. Our bedroom is the worst, first thing in the morning when we get up the window is soaked. I know opening windows is an option, but not such a good one when it's freezing outside. We decided to invest in a de-humidifer, but which one?, there is so many on the market. We knew Meaco was a good make, and initially purchased a normal compressor dehumidifer made by Meaco, it worked perfectly but seemed to make the room cold. We thought that it would make the room warmer, but all it did was blow the air around making a draft. It definitely removed the moisture from the air, but we wanted one that warmed the air too. We did a bit of digging and found we should have bought a 'Desiccant' model, not a Compressor. the desiccant model warms the air as well as removing the moisture. They are slightly more expensive but are so much better in my opinion. We contacted Meaco direct through their contact details on the Amazon page and we explained our predicament and asked if we could swap the unit for the model above which is a desiccant de-humidifer. The chap said yes no problem, "you must re-package the one you have now in all its original packaging and box". He said the Delivery driver would bring our new De-humidifer and take the one we have now away at the same time, so basically a swap, we just paid the difference in price between the cost of the two units. True to his word the driver came 2 days later and brought us the DD8L Meaco model......it was fantastic service from Meaco, especially considering it was our mistake in the first place buying the wrong one. The DD8L is a great little machine, and it does exactly what it says it does, and it warms the air too - fantastic. There is not a day that goes by in autumn and winter when we haven't used it. We no longer have any condensation issues, unless I have been cooking and forgotten to switch it on. We keep it in the kitchen most of the time, and I flick it on when I am cooking, especially pasta, potatoes etc which causes a lot of steam, and our hob extractor is not the greatest. When we first purchased the machine we had it running most of the day, just until it removed the moisture problem that we had, however now we find it's only necessary to switch it on once a day for a while. The cost of running the unit is negligible really, especially as it acts like a little heater too. It's not instant heat, but after a while it definitely takes the chill off on a cold morning or afternoon. The other great feature of the DD8L is the clothes drying option. We don't have a tumble drier we find the Meaco works great, we put the clothes on an airer, and set the unit going in the smallest room we have. It takes it a while but it definitely dries your clothes no problem. It has two other settings too, and it automatically cuts off when the humidity level is reached, so it will not keep running and running. The water holding tank is a good size, plus you have the option, and the pipe to attach, to allow it to run into a drain if you need that option. We have loaned it out to family members after they have had a water leak, and I have to say I missed my little Meaco when it was away. After a few days our condensation was back, and I was desperately in need of its return. A great product that I wouldn't be without, we should have bought one years ago. As for the company Meaco, they are spot on and I would definitely recommend both them and this product. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality product does the job! *by S***N on 15 June 2023* Very happy with this product, used over winter. Surprised how much water it actually drew out of the air. Easy to empty water container: switches off when full, with flashing light alarm: no need for an audible alarm as you know its full when it stops working. Give off a level of heat, too, as it successfully dries the air. Worth the cost of purchase; seek round for deals. very happy with purchase, did the job as promised, and contributed to room warmth: a damp room makes it feel cooler than it really is. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is an excellent bit of kit and works very well *by D***S on 1 February 2021* I am able to review this well in that this one from amazon is the second one I own, the first one bought elsewhere but used a lot with no issues. So right out of the box its very easy to use. It has a simple button and light display. I own this current model and the Junior either work the same.. So The first I use 24/7 in a 14ft by 7ft trailer where I store a motorbike and lots of my kity. It was soaking before i used this. I was reluctant to put on all the time but invested in an ace litle product from amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08BHPS45S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 This tells me what the temp and humidity is all the time by phone app so i knew how efficiently the Meaco was working. I could see that the dehumidifier turns itself off all the times and keeps it nice and dry. The second one is for a much much larger workshop and it has taken a while to get it dry but now again no issues. I have rigged that up so i have a 5 gallon water container to drain it into via a small tube. They are quiet and very good. NOTE... If you need to permenantly drain you will need to but tube or have some.. also keep the filters clean. Otherwise its great. Does have a 2 - 8 hr in built timer. If you do not want to rum 24 - 7 then note that you are not supposed to run these on a timer as the machine needs a cool down period. 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