With the cold and raining weather settling in for the reason, Aldi has announced the return of its £45 dehumidifier. Dehumidifiers of this size (it has a 2.2l capacity) can cost as much as £70, so a saving of more than £25 certainly isn’t to be snuffed at.
Aldi is renowned for its budget alternatives, be it a Dyson-inspired vacuum cleaner or a Ninja-rivalling air fryer. In the world of dehumidifiers, the front runners for this size of unit are Russell Hobbs, Daewoo and Lakeland, so I’ve no doubt the German supermarket has taken a few design titbits from these industry-leading makers.
As for the key details, the Ambiano dehumidifier will be launching in stores on Sunday 18 October and, if it’s anything like Aldi’s previous budget drops (specifically, the reformer pilates machine), you’ll want to be queuing up for doors open at 10.00am. Here’s everything we know so far.
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Ambiano dehumidifier
Aldi’s Ambiano dehumidifier will sit within the supermarket’s famed Specialbuys aisle and is estimated to cost just 3p an hour to run. It’s undoubtedly a more compact dehumidifier than most with a 2.2l capacity, but it also boasts a 24-hour timer, a 10-colour night light and overheat protection for ease of mind. Launching this Sunday 18 October, the appliance is sure to fly off shelves.
Buy now £44.99, Aldi.co.uk
More of the best dehumidifiers
Aldi’s dehumidifier is best suited to single rooms up to 30 sq m, but if that’s too small for your home then there’s no need to worry. Our expert tester Joanne Lewsley has reviewed heaps of the best dehumidifiers for every house size and budget. Scroll on for a selection of our favourites from Ebac, Dreo and more.
Ebac 4650e 18l dehumidifier
Described by appliance expert Joanne Lewsley as “the best dehumidifer [she’s] tested thanks to its clever smart mode,” this unit offers an 18l capacity and – according to Joanne – “one-handed” tank emptying. It earned the best buy title in our dehumidifiers guide and is currently £20 off at Argos.
Buy now £309, Argos.co.uk
Daewoo 700ml dehumidifier
This Daewoo dehumidifier actually costs less than Aldi’s, but that makes sense with a capacity of less than 1l. Described by Joanne Lewsley as “a smart choice for tackling moisture in small spaces,” she dubbed it a good option for anyone with musty cupboards, campervans and condensation-heavy windows.
Buy now £34.99, Robertdyas.co.uk
Dreo smart dehumidifier 512S 20l
If you’re in need of a dehumidifier with some serious oomph, Dreo’s smart dehumidifier – as its name suggests – offers app connectivity and gets to work fast. Appliance wizz Joanne Lewsley reported that “humidity dropped by 10 per cent within the first hour of testing, then settled at a healthy 55-60 per cent on auto mode and stayed there.”
Buy now £189.99, Amazon.co.uk
ProBreeze 12l dehumidifier with built-in humidistat
Striking a great capacity middle ground at 12l, ProBreeze’s dehumidifier was Joanne Lewsley’s favourite on the value front. She wrote, “If you’re looking for a dependable workhorse of a dehumidifier and you don't want to pay over the odds for it, this is a great value pick.”
Buy now £139.99, Probreeze.com
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