Meaco Arete One 20L Dehumidifier Unboxing and Hands on Review
Vložit
- čas přidán 29. 07. 2024
- In this video, I'm showing you an unboxing of the Meaco Arete One 20L dehumidifier. There are also sections whereby I've included the noise level at various settings.
My initial impression is that this is a very efficient dehumidifier.
*I didn't show it, but you're supposed to let the dehumidifier rest for at least 6 hours prior to first use!
Amazon affiliated link:
amzn.to/433vQAW
00:00 Intro
00:10 Unboxing
01:15 Handle Location
03:15 First Use
05:30 Noise Level on Auto
06:58 Performance after 15 minutes
08:47 Noise Level on Night Mode
11:08 Energy consumption
11:45 First Impression
13:00 Outro
If you like what I'm doing, I wouldn't mind a cup of coffee :)
www.buymeacoffee.com/imspir3
Bought the 20L. Went all out as no need to upgrade later on. The best thing I’ve ever purchased hands down. Windows dry, clothes dry in 4-5 hours. No need to open windows in cold weather to air out the house. The amount of water this machine collects is crazy I’m a short amount of time. House warms up a lot quicker too due to less moisture in the air. Game changer! 10/10!
How large an area / how many rooms can this cover?
@@omoikazobohupto 5 bedroom house according to manufacturers
We live in Ireland and humidity is a ways about 75-80% RH. We are hoping this can do something about it. Opening windows doesn't really drop the humidity either so wonder if this would even help 😕
Great to find an honest and unbiased review on this product. Thank you
Excellent! Many thanks for your time and energy in producing this very informative video which I greatly appreciate.
Thanks for the video review, it was useful in helping me decide to buy a Meaco Arete. I have just ordered and picked up the 12L model from my local Argos today, but it has gone out of stock again! Also no stock at John Lewis. The unit works well and definitely assisted drying clothes and is relatively quiet, especially in the 'Nighttime' mode. The only downside to this model is the lack of a timer, which would be useful in some scenarios though the 'Laundry' mode powers automatically down after 6 hours.
Cheers for the walkthrough. Helped me realise how to insert the Hepa filter without breaking it 😅
This dehumidifier is brilliant. I'm REALLY picky on what products I can/can't buy, because I suffer from bad allergies. Most products nowadays, are so cheaply manufactured that they off-gas chemicals. So I keep having to send products back. But the Meaco was perfect. High quality manufacturing, great customer service, brilliant functionality. Couldn't have asked for more. Love my Arete One 20L. I couldn't have done without it, because dehumidification is essential to my health.
I am also looking for a room.
Can you still recommend it and is it possible to sleep there?
Its heavy. Doesn't roll well on carpets. My wife can't move ours. No timer function. No adjustable louvre outlets to direct the air. Disappointing.
@@None-Zero I have no issues with my Arete One 20L. Its great. Some say its heavy and doesn't roll well. It rolls well on my carpet, I suppose it depends how thick your carpet is. And its heaviness seems to be due to high quality. It doesn't have a timer function, true. But I don't think it needs one. It has a humidity setting, and an on/off button. I can't see why a timer is necessary, as it turns itself on and off according to your desired humidity level, which you'll probably want it at all the time.
Nice video, so helpful 👍
One thing, as per the manual, do leave it to "stand" without using it for 6 hours when you receive it, as it has a refrigeration unit inside which needs to stable after transit.
Anyone know if the PLASTIC LID on water tank should actually be kept on (as in this video)?
Surely the water is going to be collected on top of the lid, instead of going down into the tank below?!
You should also tell viewers that if they are opening the box straight after delivery, the dehumidifier should be left to stand for 6 hours before turning on to allow the refrigerant to settle.
Just bought exact make very pleased and video really helpful
I just bought and I don’t know what settings to put it on
Hi , how do you find the noise in comparison to their other 20l models ? I just returned the meaco ABC dry 20 litre as I found it loud compared to other brands . Thanks for review
Hi I don't have the abc to compare I'm afraid.
The reason I've included the noise measurement in the video is because it's really subjective and depends on personal tolerance. I do find that night mode is suitable for all day use.
@@Imspir3 thank you ! :)
can you use both the HEPA filter that comes with it and the optional charcoal filter that can be purchased separately, both at the same time?
No, I don't think so because by the time you insert the filter, there isn't any room left.
Thanks for a great review! When you set the desired humidity level, how much can you adjust the % by, is it -+ 5%? Sometimes it's difficult to maintain a low humidity and better to set it 2 or 3 % higher. Appreciate you advice, thanks again
Many thanks.
The adjustment level is +- 5 increment.
@@Imspir3 thanks for confirming, hope all is well for you 😊
Very detailed and informative review. Thank you.
Got a question. What do you feel is the optimal operating temperature of the device? Would it be suitable for a conservatory in winter season when room temperature drops below 10°C?
From what I gathered, this works between 5c to 25c. So, as long as it's not lower than that, it should be alright.
Is the pump the only way to get continuous drainage? Is there a port to connect the hose for continuous drainage?
No. You can attach a normal hose to drain out the water.
There's a port to attach a hose, but it uses gravity. If you want to drain it upwards and into a sink, you'll need the pump.
The filter is also packed separately now. People probably failed to remove plastic before turning on. They MUST stand for at least 6 hours to allow the refrigeration liquid to settle (just like a new fridge freezer) Otherwise you can damage the machine. Did you not read that?
Could this cover a 3 bedroom, 2 storey house? I've just bought one (yet to arrive) to cover the upstairs bedrooms, and bathrooms (all doors open) but im reading suggestions that i can service the while house with 1 machine?
Hi, I think this week is sufficient. You just need to put it at the landing to make sure the air can reach each room for it to work.
I wanna know if someone knows perhaps I'm doing something wrong with this product. On display say 55 humidity. And stops . On hygrometer say 67 . From 76 was only down at 67 and was on automatic mode. I set up to go to 40 % and still isn't going down more than 53. Has collected some water 500 ml perhaps but I don't feel much difference. I live at mountain zone and is a lot of humidity. In bedroom 76 humidity is a lot . Anyone has an idea to get under 50 . At least 45 ? Is the product with problems ? Why is so different between hygrometer and what's on display ? And I have 2 types of hygrometer but both are so different from display.
When you get your dehumidifier plz wait 4 to 6 hrs before using it.
whys that
@@rooteduser623Same reason you shouldnt turn a fridge on after moving it, need to give the lquid time to settle, believe it can cause air locks etc and wont operate as quietly as it should
To make sure the oil is in the sump of the compressor
Thought it was supposed to be 40 ish decibels? Mine is way louder than that
Can you put hose to this to help pump it out as was thinking for the cellar
Yes you can. There is an adapter that allows you to attach it to garden hose for continuous drainage.
Do you think this thing is suitable in a bedroom? It claims 38 decibels in nightmode but i think it's much higher and won't let me sleep. Whats your opinion so far?
I think you would need to turn on night mode if you need to put this in the bedroom. My uncalibrated measurement shows 50+ decibels even in this mode though.
Anyway I leave it in the hallway as it's almost like central location.
@@Imspir3 Great review! I'm also thinking of having it in hallway. Are the door closed or you need to keep them open?
@@doyouknow007bond Meaco told me yesterday doors must be open. It needs to draw the air.
Meaco is clearly lying about the sound levels of these devices. It's definitely noisy.
@@danilog79 noisy is relative. There's no way it is as loud as his phone claims, he needs to be using a dB meter. And some people are extremely sensitive to any kind of noise and are quite vocal about it.
If you ask them they'll tell you how they calculated the noise figures. Usually it'll be either from 1 or 2 metres from the unit
What is the cord/cable length for this machine in cm? I am wondering if it will be long enough to wire into my bathroom.
It's 1.5m.
Thank you for Meaco Demonstration. I am looking to invest in a humidifier which has lowest level noise but you clip wasn't very clear on the review night mode noise level. Unfortunately I live in flat where any noise will affect my neighbours. Any advice is very much appreciated.
Hi, it's very difficult for me to comment on how loud the machine is running. So, I've included the section of sound decibel for reference. This is also because sound is very subjective.
@@Imspir3 Thank you for your reply. I understand noise can be subjective but from reading other reviews the machine dose have a sloshing sound due to water moving in the tank. I the question is how loud it is. I will buy the Meaco Arete - when it's available.
Great review. I'm struggling to decide between the 12L and the 20L. I was erring on the 12L so I can move it room to room, and it's not so imposing, but the 20L might be more versatile and effective. Rumour has it the 20L works at a lower temperature but on their website it says they're the same. Any guidance on which to choose?
I would go for the 20l one because it collects more water such means less trip to empty it.
@@Imspir3 thanks. It's pretty big the 20L, I'm not sure about carrying it upstairs or moving it around.
@@kstevenson1040 which one did you bought in the end?
@@cosminc3698 The 12L. It arrives tomorrow. A) only one in stock and B) I thought more portable between places. I hope I don't regret not buying the 20L.
@@kstevenson1040 where did u buy it from ,i cant find it in stock anywhere x
Do you find the fan noise is reasonable quiet but when the compressor kicks in it makes a rattling sound? I could sleep through the fan but the compressor rattle is very loud.
HI, yes it does that for a few second when it kicks in for mine as well but we got used to it.
@@Imspir3 no mine keeps rattling and never stops. Think there maybe something wrong with it. I'll get on to Meaco. Thanks for your help
@@NickHawkins How did you get on with Meaco about the rattling?
@@Tephnos They were brilliant. I contacted support and they got me to record the sound and send it to them. They confirmed it was faulty and they organised it to be picked up and a replacement sent. I had not purchased it direct from them but they handled the whole process without me having to contact the seller. I had to supply proof of purchase of course.
@@NickHawkins sounds great. Which model did you have? I got my 12L in today but will set it up tomorrow, hope I don't notice any issues like that. I take it the rattling was impossible to ignore even for someone who had no idea that could be an issue?
It is good but it is not as quiet as its claim at about 45-48 dB? By the way, did you leave its stand for at least 6 hours before running it for the first time?
If the delivery laid it on side during the transport, you could "hurt" your humidifier by running it right away.
I did but forgot to show. It's in my description, which I realised that not a lot of people read it.
Night mode just turns off the screen. Also putting your humidity meter on the machine - it will be reading the air coming out as well which is dry so it's inaccurate when placed on the machine like that - best to leave it elsewhere in the room
I am also looking for a room.
Can you still recommend it and is it possible to sleep there?
There is a night mode that you can select. It doesn't run all the time to be fair.
What is the best place to put on
Also upstairs or downstairs
It's best to put somewhere in the central of the house.
So if its two storey house, I'll put it the landing area.
Good to know
How are you finding it now? Would you recommend it?
Yes, definitely. It kept the humidity in check and the bonus is, it picks up a lot of dust in the filter.
When you look at the fan spinning through the top vent does it run true or does it wobble slightly?
It does wobbles slightly when it's first started. After that it will quiet down.
Can I order it in Amazon? I couldn't find it there
Where are you based? Meaco is a UK brand.
@@Imspir3 I want to order it for my friend in Budapest. Can I do it from Amazon?
I can not hear any noise difference between On and Off but yet you measured it? According to the Meaco, the maximum noise should be no more than 42db, but yet you measured above 60 so this makes no sense at all.
What you see was what I measured. It's up to you how you interpret it. But, like I said, my measuring device is an app. So it's not calibrated 🤷🏻♂️
I read in the book that the hepa filtre which is optional can make it quiet loud.
Fortunately they changed the handle notice to make it less confusing.
You're measuring sound in DB when it should be measured in DB(A).
If it was 63 DB(A) it would be louder than a washing machine!!!
Yours seems very loud, mine is whisper quiet.
The website says 38/40db. So they lied.
His meter is not calibrated. A proper decibel meter is required.
@@mattlm64 I have it now. Haven't measured the sound, but you can't sleep with this on "night mode" unless you are a DEEEEP sleeper and is not "whisper quiet" as stated on their product description. Can even hear through headphones, or the next room. I have the 10L Version. Not bothered as just bought for drying clothes, but others might be.
Omg, compared to this mine sounds so loud. To the point I’m taking it back 😢
I would if it's really very loud.
Neil ,which one do you have so i can cross it of my list x
Why didn't you read the instructions before making a video?
Too heavy. Casters dont roll on carpets. My wife cant move ours. Even I dont find it easy. No timer function. No adjustable louvres to efficiently circulate the air. Just blows straight upwards. When the target humidity is reached it shuts off but doesnt check again for 30 minutes so if you have a shower you have to turn it on manually. Disappointing. On the positive side its quiet and collects a lot of water and uses less power than a dessicant type
Did you not know all of that before you purchased it?
@@paulefc1971 It wasnt obvious. Not all functions are stated. For example, if you set the humidity at a certain % when it gets there it shuts down. But if you say have a shower, it doesnt turn back on until 30 minutes after it stopped, regardless the humidity. And how can you know how well the casters work?
@@johnf3326 The casters work fine on carpet, the machine is not that heavy at all. Don't need louvres, target temperature blah blah, read the flipping instructions! you can put it in continuous mode.
The reason the phone app & the dehumidifier had different readings is because the phone app is measuring sound not humidity! It reads 66db not %!
Then you use the same sound meter that you used to check humidity levels at the beginning of the video to check the decibel levels on night mode at the end! This a crazy video!
Clueless review. He even talks of degrees when he means percentage!
It's easy to pick on people's mistakes and I did put a note on screen to flag it up @7:23. Perhaps you can shoot a similar video for me to learn from?
Damn bro you hating hard ain't you ?
What a stupid comment Gill
60dbi is A LOT of noise...your video recorder removed the noise.... sad