Consumer Article Request for Dehumidifiers

Bargain-Hunter on 02/08/2022 - 10:19
Last edited 02/08/2022 - 12:29

Could somebody with a Consumer subscription please help with comparing the following Dehumidifier models from the article:

  • Dimplex GDDEKD9
  • Goldair GD350
  • Mitsubishi Oasis MJ-E16VX-A1-W
  • Panasonic F-YCL17N
  • any other models worth considering

https://www.consumer.org.nz/products/dehumidifiers/review

General Discussion

Comments

  • Japo32 on 02/08/2022 - 10:45
    +1

    I'm not a subscriber, but this is a good idea! Might be nice to have a thread going.

  • Alan6984 on 02/08/2022 - 11:44

    I'm not a subscriber either, but last time I checked, I think you could read consumer at your local library (Auckland at least).

    Might not be very convenient though.

    • Tmurder91 on 02/08/2022 - 13:26

      yeah it is available there, and good idea for free access for those that go there lots.

  • FiveFeetUnder on 02/08/2022 - 12:12

    We have that Dimplex dessicant dehumidifier. That thing is awesome and would highly recommend it.

    • Bargain-Hunter on 02/08/2022 - 15:36

      Thanks! I'm leaning towards this model. A few reviews mention the Dimplex was noisier than they expected, has this been the case with you? Or not that bad?

      • FiveFeetUnder on 03/08/2022 - 07:06

        You wouldn't use it in a room where people are sleeping overnight. We have it in the spare bedroom next to our bedroom and you can hear when it kicks on, but it wouldn't wake you up. I've also heard good things about the Goldaire. I would only ever buy a desiccant dehumidifier now, they work so much better down at low temps

  • Tmurder91 on 02/08/2022 - 13:15
    +2

    Sorry for the slightly low quality, doing on my mobile phone and had to be a bit janky to fit it all one one screenshot: https://files.cheapies.nz/upload/8062/3673/dehumidifiers.png

    If you needed more details or the detailed review then i'll grab that when i'm back at my computer

    • Bargain-Hunter on 02/08/2022 - 14:12

      Thanks so much! The lower tier Panasonic and Mitsubishi models perform worse than I was expecting.
      Could you also compare the Dimplex GDDEKD9 with the Goldair GD350?

      • Tmurder91 on 02/08/2022 - 14:16
        +2

        Score: 85
        The desiccant technology in the Dimplex GDDEKD9 is one of the best performing dehumidifiers we've tested. It performs especially well in low temperatures. The overall score was hurt only by the increased running costs. However, we cannot recommend this model as it was rated terrible for predicted reliability in our brand reliability survey.
        Test results

        96
Water removal
62
Energy efficiency
72
Ease of use
98
Low temperature performance
56
Quietness

        Good points

        Lightweight.
Large tank capacity.
Has timer.
Has heater.
Has humidistat.
Has air-purifier (good for allergy sufferers).

        Bad points

        Average energy efficiency.
Terrible predicted reliability (brand survey).
      • Tmurder91 on 02/08/2022 - 14:17
        +1

        Score: 68
        Test results

        70
Water removal
55
Energy efficiency
73
Ease of use
71
Low temperature performance
62
Quietness

        Good points

        Lightweight.
Has timer.
Has heater.
Has humidistat.

        Bad points

        • Bargain-Hunter on 03/08/2022 - 11:04

          Thanks again for your help. I have one more for you to check: Delonghi DDS25

          • Tmurder91 on 03/08/2022 - 13:39
            +1

            @Bargain-Hunter: DeLonghi
            DDS25
            Price
            $399
            Score
            56

            Test results

            44
Water removal
76
Energy efficiency
68
Ease of use
29
Low temperature performance
63
Quietness

            Good points

            Large tank capacity.
Has timer.
Has humidistat.

            Bad points

            Very heavy.
Expensive.
  • Bargain-Hunter on 03/08/2022 - 14:26

    Update: I took advantage of the Market's 10% off promo to get the Dimplex GDDEKD9W for $269.10

    • Wakrak on 03/08/2022 - 14:31

      Wonder if Mitre10 would pricematch LX2001. Makes it $250ish.

      My guess is probably nah.

      • Bargain-Hunter on 03/08/2022 - 15:00

        They will probably cite “the product has to be available for same day delivery to you or collection by you” from their T&Cs and decline the price match.

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