In-garage dehumidifiers for car storage and home dehumidification

To keep your garaged car in perfect condition you need to ensure that the air around it is dry – a cover will keep dust off and prevent scratches, and a dehumidifier sucks moisture from the air to help prevent rust. Used together, ensure the cover allows air to move around the car.

We supply five in-garage dehumidifiers suitable for single cars or collections of cars, including large double, triple and quadruple garages.

See a complete [comparison table here].

All are suitable for the UK and are specially selected by us for use in Garages. They incorporate automatic controls that constantly check the relative humidity and temperature and adjust the airflow to prevent mildew, condensation, damp and mould. You can seal the garage with Gap Stop aftermarket seals available from us - a draughty garage will just made the unit work harder for longer, but is still suitable for dehumidifier usage. All our dehumidifiers are also suitable for domestic use inside your home - steamy bathrooms, laundry rooms, older damp houses and storage rooms such as cellars.

Adsorption Dehumidifiers work by rotating a plate of desiccant crystals past a heating element which draws off the moisture. Refrigerant or Hot Gas machines draw in air to condense on a cold plate where it is drawn off. Adsorption machines are more effective at low British temperatures in unheated spaces. These are of course all suitable for other applications like homes, holiday cottages, boats, caravans, cellars, sheds, storage units and garages.

• Please note we can ship dehumidifiers outside the UK by special arrangement.
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X-Dry / XDry Dehumidifier - This product is now discontinued due to none being imported into the UK. The replacement product is the DD8L which is now in stock (21 November 2011).

Meaco DD8L - Desiccant Dehumidifier
Perfect for car storage in unheated garages

The next generation of desiccant dehumidifiers has arrived...In response to market demand for new features, the X-Dry has was developed and delivered in November 2007. We found this an excellent product and its replacement, the DD8L is even better, and around £20 less.

1. Offers 8 Litre extraction performance independent of temperature - so perfect for unheated garages, boats
2. Quiet operation – only 39-48dBA
3. Normal and Turbo modes for rapid drying
4. Cold temperature optimised so will extract 8 litres per day whatever the temperature
5. Fully automatic electronic humidistat control plus 8 hour timer
6. Tank or continuous drainage – so you can plug it in and forget about it, perfect for garages UP TO 3 or 4 CAR SIZE
7. Auto restart after power failure, back to previous setting – ideal in garages and storage areas
8. Lightweight, compact, stylish good looking machine, no wheels, so stable too
9. Maintenance free, long life anti-bacterial silver nano air filter supplied
10. Includes in-built ioniser
11. CFC free and environmentally friendly – its only output is warm air (10-12 degrees warmer than input air, so a useful & modest heater) and water
12. Tank capacity 2 Litres with auto cut-off when full, and continuous drain option
13. Dimensions 351wide x 188 deep x 500mm tall
14. Weight 6.4 Kg – very light compared to hot gas units
15. Power usage - 30w in standby, 330w in normal and 650w in laundry (high) modes (which you'd not use for car storage) - running costs therefore about 24 hours normal, then standby.
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The Meaco DD8L dehumidifier has everything you need for a stylish, quiet, high performance dehumidifier packed with the latest technology. DD8L is perfect for use in cold temperature unheated winter environments like garages, workshops, boats and caravans. Auto restart after power interruption means you can put it on a timer if you want or leave it unattended long term. Continuous drain option using the hose supplied as standard with the machine makes it a great 'plug in and forget' machine.

Meaco 10L and 20L- Modern Compressor Dehumidifiers
Perfect for <3 bed homes and flats / larger 5-bed family homes

These modern, electronically touch-pad controlled compressor dehumidifiers are quiet and efficient, and excellent value for money. Designed for use in heated environments, perfect for drying laundry for example or keeping on top of older, damper homes, extracting condensation very efficiently. They are easy to use and have low running costs.

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How it works:

The excess water in the air around you that is the cause of the condensation/mould and any feeling of a damp chill that you might be suffering from, is drawn into the dehumidifier and passed over a cold coil which forces the excess moisture to condense.  The air is blown back into the room both dryer and warmer.  The excess water is collected inside the dehumidifiers internal container.  When this is full the dehumidifier automatically turns off to prevent spillage.

Extraction rate:                         10 (10L) or 20 (20L) litres per day at 30°C and 80%rh

Continuous drain                    Yes – hose supplied

Humidistat                                Fully electronic

Airflow                                        Up to 88 m/3 hour (nominal)

Filter                                           Yes - anti-bacterial silver nano filter

Noise level                                Max. 46dB

Fan speeds                              Single on 10L, dual on 20L

Operating temperature           5 to 35 C

Tank size                                   2 litre (10L) / 3.5 litre (20L)

Compressor type                     Rotary

Dimensions                              48x29x19cm (10L), 56x26x35 (20L)

Weight                                        8.75kg (10L), 11.8kg (20L)

Refrigerant                                 R134a

Power consumption                 220w (10L), 370w (20L)

Warranty                                    12 months collection warranty, parts & labour

The 10L unit doesn’t have a timer, ioniser or auto restart. The 20L has auto restart and an 8 hour timer plus a very good carrying handle and laundry mode for rapid drying.

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DH600	Amber Dry DH600 dehumidifier		£219.00	Add to basket
Well proven Adsorbtion dehumidifier  AVAILABLE
MJ-E16V-E1	Mitsubishi MJ-E16V-E1 dehumidifier		£295.00	Add to basket
Mitsubishi dehumidifier - same workings as E16VX      IN STOCK ON 1ST Feb. 2012
MJ-E16VX-E1		Mitsubishi MJ-E16VX-E1 dehumidifier	£349.00	Add to basket
Mitsubishi dehumidifier with additional powered louvre, time control, child lock. OUT OF STOCK UNTIL 1st Feb. 2012
Meaco DD8L	Meaco DD8L Desiccant Dehumidifier		£169.99	Add to basket
The next generation of dehumidifiers   - adsorption-type, 8 litre/day extraction, auto power restart, continuous drain, 3 humidity levels - perfect for car storage or in boat/caravan use IN STOCK
Meaco 10L	Meaco 10L Compressor Dehumidifier		£99.99	Add to basket
Very stylish, quiet compressor dehumidifier perfect for flats & small homes. Electronic controls. Extracts 10 litres per day. IN STOCK
Meaco 20L	Meaco 20L Compressor Dehumidifier		£179.99	Add to basket
It is a very simple machine to use with a specially designed control panel that will make getting the best out of the dehumidifier simple for all to achieve. Performance - as per DD10L EXCEPT 20 LITRES. IN STOCK
DD8L-JUNIOR	Meaco DD8L JUNIOR Dehumidifier		£139.99	Add to basket
An ultra compact high 8 litre/day extraction adsorption dehumidifier, ideal for up to 3 bedroomed houses, garage car storage and especially useful for drying out laundry and after damp ingress into rooms. Same as DD8L without Iioniser and Silver Nano Filter plus power saving mode.   DD122 IS NOW SOLD OUT - DD8 JUNIOR IS ITS REPLACEMENT AS THE LOWEST PRICE DESICCANT DEHUMIDIFIER AVAILABLE - IN STOCK

Mitsubishi Dehumidifiers

The Mitsubishi MJ series machines are simply the best built, quietest, most reliable and most efficient refrigerant dehumidifiers available for home and garage use. Noise levels are minimal and reliability is superb. They are ideal for garage use because they can be left unattended for long periods.

• Automatic controls regulate the air moisture to your set levels
• Auto cut-off when condensate tank is full - or condensate can be plumbed to drain away.
• Hot gas defrost means they work right down to sub-zero temperatures
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Mitsubishi MJ-E16V-E1 & Mitsubishi MJ-E16VX-E1

This model has the unique Easy Dehumidifying feature that allows you to control the whole garage or house by pressing just one button. If dehumidifier specifications and condensation problems leave you mystified then Easy Dehumidifying is for you!

MJ-E16V-E1 and MJ-E16VX-E1 are supplied with one air filter and full operating instructions.

The Mitsubishi MJ-E16VX-E1 is mechanically the same as the MJ-E16V-E1 but has extra adjustability and a in-built LCD display. This shows the real time humidity level in the room as well as allowing the adjustment of the humidity cut-off point and settings for the powered louvre and timer functions. This model also has a powered louvre, child lock and washable photo-catalytic anti-bacterial filter. The filter can be washed up to 8 times and by placing it in the sun to dry after washing the filter sterilises itself. The MJ-E16VX-E1 is supplied with one new photo-catalytic anti-bacterial air filter and full operating instructions.

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Additional Mitsubishi filters may be purchased directly from us.

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Mitsubishi MJE16V

MJE16VX

DD122FW-MK3 Desiccant Dehumidifier - Price £159.99 IS NOW DISCONTINUED

The DD122FW-MK3 is an ultra compact high extraction adsorption dehumidifier that is ideal for GARAGES OF UP TO 2 CARS and up to 3 bedroomed houses. Its especially useful for drying out laundry and after damp ingress into rooms. The adsorption rotor at the heart of the unit is so efficient at taking moisture out that it will dry laundry in a small room in half the time a conventional refrigerant machine would take.

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The desiccant technology also means constant extraction efficiency that is independant of temperature so the DD122FWMk3 can be used to keep boats, caravans, motor homes and small garages dry thoughout the winter - even in the lowest temperatures. It is therefore perfect for preserving your classic car in a single garage where temperature falls yet dehumidifying is required year round.

It was voted Best Buy by Practical Boat Owner magazine in the December 2009 issue.

With auto restart after power interruption (unlike many other machines)and a continuous drainage option the DD122FWMk3 can be used for long periods of unattended operation. Simply attach the drain hose, switch on to Ayto and leave to protect your property. A truly versatile machine, with about 70% of the capability and price of its now discontinued stablemate, the X-Dry.

Features:

• Can extract up to 7 Litres per day in NORMAL domestic conditions (20C / 60% RH)
• Outlet air 10-12C warmer than inlet - adds heat as well as drying the air
• 2 Litre tank with auto-cut-off when full
• Mk 3 version now has auto restart after a power interruption
• Water level indicator
• Anti-bacterial silver nano internal filter
• Washable main air filter
• Continuous drain option - 1 metre x 12mm hose included in the box
• Air Ioniser
• Powered Louvre
• 2 Speed Fan
• 2/4/8 Hour timer
• Operating temperature range 1-40C
• Weight 6Kg
• Power consumption 620W
• Dimensions 47cm High x 29cm Wide x 17.5cm Deep
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Video: Meaco DD122FW

Ruby-dry - adsorbtion dehumidifier

The Ruby or Amber-dry offers UK climate compatability due to low temperature capability.

Its priced at £219 with next day delivery for orders placed by 2pm (orders placed Friday delivered Monday).

The Ruby/Amber-Dry is a desiccant dehumidifier which extracts moisture at a constant rate whatever the temperature. A small heating element dries out the rotor to provide continuous operation. The desiccant in the rotor DOES NOT deteriorate with time so the only maintenance needed is periodic cleaning of the intake air filter.

At 15degC or lower, the extraction efficiency is greater than an equivalent 20 litre rated refrigerant device. (The Amber-dry maintains performance at lower temperatures, but refrigerant devices extract less as the temperature drops)

Amber-dry has no noisy compressor so is quieter than conventional refrigerant machines. The air coming from the unit is much drier than a refrigerant device too, so ultimately one can reduce the humidity in the building quicker than would be possible using a refrigerant device. Although Amber-dry uses slightly more electricity when compared to a refrigerant device, because the extraction efficiency is so much better, it actually spends less time running to achieve the target humidity level. Actual running costs are therefore similar to refrigerant machines. Nearly all the energy used by Amber-dry escapes as heat so it provides a modest amount of heat too!

Absorption dehumidifiers have normally been cost-effective only for large-scale commercial operations, but the Amber-dry enables us to bring the benefit of this technology at a price comparable with conventional devices.

Ruby-Dry (which is cream in colour - the otherwise identical Amber-Dry is illustrated) is surpassed on a practical basis by the Meaco DD8L in our view. (see above) The Meaco DD8L has improved features for in-garage use such as Auto Re-Start after power failure, Continuous Drain (hose inc.), at the same price. We run an X-Dry, the precursor to the Meaco DD8L in our own 1000 ft/sq warehouse, which is around 25 feet high and it draws an incredible amount of water out. Proof that these units really do work well.

Adsorbtion dehumidifiers

Adsorbtion dehumidifiers work like this:

1. Moisture from the air pushed by a fan to a desiccant carried on a rotor.
2. Moist desiccant is carried around to a drying sector, where gentle heat drives the water off and into a reservoir.
3. Dry desiccant moves around ready to take more water from the air.
4. The water is stored in the integrated tank or taken away by the hose. With no chilled plate which can freeze, its perfect for unheated, unattended spaces like garages.

This technology works well at all temperatures. It has previously only been cost-effective for large commercial applications.

Refrigerant dehumidifiers
Refrigerant dehumidifiers make use of the tendency of water to settle as dew on a cold surface.
Air is passed over a refrigerating element, where moisture condenses and is carried away.
Our range of Mitsubishi dehumidifiers incorporate a hot gas defrost system to ensure that they will work at sub-zero temperatures. Lower cost Refrigerant or compressor based dehumidifiers rely on drawing ambient air over the cold element which, in an unheated environment such as a garage or boat may take a long time to defrost the unit, which is inefficient, power hungery and results in less time actually removing mositure from the air. Inside a building or house this is much less of an issue, so our Meaco compressor units, the Meaco 10L and Meaco 20L are very stylish and effective indoors, in house, cottages and flats, without the expenses of adding defrost capabilities.

Cheap dehumidifiers
Cheap compressor dehumidifiers won't keep your garage dry and your car free from rust and mildew all year round.
This is because the refrigerating element can ice up as the ambient temperature falls. The unit becomes ineffective just at the time you need it most to keep your car dry. And ensure any unit you're considering has the capacity for your garage without having to work flat out all day. Low cost DIY store compressor dehumidifiers usually have fiddly knobs to set whereas our 'made for the job' units have more accurate, easier electronic controls.