Everything you need to know about the Meaco DD8L Dehumidifier | Meaco
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- Опубліковано 27 бер 2013
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Chris Michael the Managing Director of Meaco (U.K.) Limited provides a guide to the hugely popular DD8L series of dehumidifier. This video should answer any questions that you might have before you buy.
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Purchased: August 2022 - still works GREAT! ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxxsUnXhGsSJLim_XnMHyQK0u3XVaW-CGn I live in a studio and during the summer it gets scorching hot - really old building with no ac units. I can’t express how EASY it was to install.This unit has been a life savior during the summer and some days during other seasons where it can still be a bit warm at night. In this small place is my friend, a husky, poodle mix and myself. We need AC - lolI don’t use the dehumidifier option - I’m not sure if it will leak in my house, since I did not install the small draining hose that came with it. May look into it late but I don’t worry about much humidity in the apartment.I don’t understand why the negative reviews since all things mentioned, I personally did not find issues with. Definitely worth it!
You'll be pleased to hear that my Meaco DD8L is still working very well after 2 years of operation Chris. I particularly like the Control Logic energy-saving feature. Other features such as the anti-bacterial filter, ioniser, timer, laundry mode etc etc are all great too. Well done on this great unit!
I owned one. It died today. They last just over 3 years. They come with a 3 year guarantee. I had to get it repaired/serviced once before when the main board burnt out. I figured that it was because I put it too close to the radiator. In my opinion the main board doesn't get enough air-flow/cooling so it burns out too easily. They also get clogged up with dust. The filter doesn't filter out the fine dust that inevitably kills it after 3 years. If you put a HEPA filter on it, the fan will overheat trying to suck the air through it. Ionizers also get clogged up with fine dust and stop working after a few years. I'd love to know how to fix it myself but I think I'll just buy a new one, I need to prevent mould in my flat and dry clothes. It reduces my gas bill in winter with the extra warmth it provides, but it takes it out on my electricity bill instead. In summer the humidity reduction makes it feel less muggy in my flat so that even though it produces a small amount of addition heat, it doesn't feel as warm because the air is dryer. The water it extracts is also great chlorine-free good-bacteria-ridden water for watering plants. I seems to extract more water in summer, because the air in summer is more humid. Warmer air carries more moisture than cooler air. For the price it's not a bad deal, although it's a bit disappointing that they don't last longer, or that they're not easier to maintain, or better designed to not overheat too easily or to not have the inevitable build-up of dust inside them.
I think it's a common story. They legit wear out which is not unexpected when you consider all the fans motors and heat crammed into the little box.
All the information that its difficult to get from retailers. Thank you!
Great info - it's going to be perfect for my boat. Thanks Chris.
Excellent presentation answered all my questions...will be purchasing dd8l
Absolutely satisfied with the product, and a clear review. Almost bought the compressor meaco economic series but had to wait due stock shortage., and that's when I found about the video. I live in a two and half bedroom house, the damp occurs in the upper floor only in winter.
Just used in the upper floor for three weeks, and there is no damp till now and also no mold. I have read that mold can occur in as. 60% humidity, and condensation in u 90%, so still expecting mold, but if there is none in 1 month, I couldn't be happier. Only wish if there was a bit bigger one.
The machine should be used with all doors open though, or instead as I do use it for two hours in each room before sleep and leave it in the stairway in automatic setting for rest of the time . The electricity bill may cost a bit more but I am less worried about it coz I've had enough with mold.
Hi, ive had one of these for a few years now and leave it in my garage. I have one fear and keep turning it off for this reason. Is it possible for it to catch fire? Its seems to do a brilliant job and keeps the chill out of the garage but im always abit worryed about leaving it.
all these videos are very helpful
Thank you for this video
Hi, thanks for sharing. You're right, normally a heater element has overheat protection like a simple bi-metallic strip. I'm not sure what to believe about the heater element failures... could be a quality issue like the noisy fans. I do think that desiccant dehumidifiers like this are best for UK climate (so many reviews of condenser dehumidifiers icing up and spending a lot of time in defrost mode, even at normal room temperature). The 5 year warranty is good value. Thanks again.
Hi I live in a one bed ground floor flat and my front hallway has the front door the problem I have is my front door builds up condensation and then it falls onto my carpet Iv tried using a wet vac to suck it up but the carpet still is wet and there is a staile water smell comeing from it and cose it's at the front it's being walked into the flat any advice on what dehumidifier to youse
Hi there, i'm from Egypt, i need to know something about the filters. should i replace the filter or clean it?, if it should be replaced, how long does it stay?
because, here in Egypt, no stores sell this machine of its parts, i'll buy it from another country.
in addition, can it work on 220V Electricity system?
regards
I agree about the ionizer and filter... I use a decent vacuum cleaner at home with an inbuilt HEPA filter so I wouldn't feel the need for any extra air treatment. Good luck! Let me know if you have any problems.
Not everything I needed to know, I need to know how to fix it after it stopped working just after the warranty period. It starts, runs for about 30 seconds then the fault light illuminates and it stops, sometimes there is a smell of burning. The fan appears to work as it should. Any suggestions on how to fix it?
I bought one few years ago, I've been using it every day during winter in Iceland, 24 hours a day, and it is the best thing I've ever bought!!
But can you tell me where I can order parts for it please.
That is the exact same reason I was looking at these videos! The problem with desiccant dehumidifiers seems to be the frequent failure of the heater element, regardless of whether it's the DD122FW model or the newer DD8L. I would still be willing to buy one of these if Meaco would guarantee that they could post me the replacement heater elements when I need them for around £10 so I could replace it myself. I can't afford to be returning the whole unit for repair at a cost of £50 to £70.
I’ve had mine 3+ years and it’s fine, no issues, working like a dream.
My sisters Meaco died after three hours running! Had mine for two years..bet I'm on borrowed time.
Problem is returning them cause your without it. Apparently to get inside it the top plate/ sticker has to come off..which means a new plate!
Probably a problem they know about and from what I read 3 years is about the lifespan?
Your videos and very informative Thankyou
So I just purchased one of these, and can confirm that it pulls a lot of water out of the air at lower temperatures even in 45 mins/hour, so much so that it's actually quite scary how much there is! It's not very quiet, and far too noisy on anything other than low fan for being in your bedroom and sleeping through it whilst on. I got one with a free year extra warranty, so three years in total. Not seen my electric bill yet, but at full tilt with 600+w consumption it's not cheap to run for long periods with the current price of electricity. But that's not Meaco's fault. Points I wish Meaco would address: noise level, preset timer should have a quick 30 min mode option too and power consumption if possible to reduce slightly.
Can it be wall mounted?
Where on earth is the air sensor, and why is it not depicted in the manual? I've spent 2 hours on the internet trying to find that piece of information in order to carry out the instructions and have had little luck. I'd appreciate any help.
@@MeacoUK : thank you! Will carry out the instructions and see what happens. May I suggest you add this information in the manual?
This is the best humidifier I ve used. Have it for 5 years hasnt caused any problem however today I ve emptied thw basket as I would normally do and a little small piece of a rectangular felizol came out. Now I dont know where to place it and the humidifier wont start.. basket light is blinking... Please help, this is not in the manual.
@@MeacoUK Thanks so much for super fast response :) will definitely call :)
Hi Chris, I love your videos, thank you😊 I was not sure about buying the Zambezi or the DD8L! but I made up my mind as I'm head-over-heels with the gorgeous Zambezi❤️ I live in a small flat (about 100m2), its dark and damp, all my shoes and clothing are mouldy now. Everything smells😮 we get used to the smell and don't realise how bad its for our health. I borrowed an ancient Ebac from a friend, was surprised to find the amount of water it collected being as old as it is. So I bought an Ebac 3850e from Amazon and it is a total disappointment, I returned it, waiting to get my refund to buy the Zambezi! Keep up the good work😍
machine switches off when ran above minimum speed and red light flashes.
My Bosch dishwasher has zeolite! I love my DD8L Junior.
Set on 50% but not auto turning off / going into 30 min cycle. 1 x digital and 1 x old style humidity meters both reading 45. Have cleaned filter several times and blown hairdryer on sensor but no luck. Just keeps running?
It will switch off when it senses that the relative humidity is 3%rh below the set point. With all humidity gauges the readings are not exact. they are +/-5%rh, so if you see 45, this means that the device believes the actual reading to be between 40-50%rh. Also if the temperature where that device is located is 1°C warmer than the dehumidifier then the reading it sees will be 3%rh lower by default. Because the air coming out of the dehumidifier is 10°c warm,er than the air going in, room hygrometers reading low is very common. Every 1°c warmer that they see is 3%rh lower, so 3°C would be 9%rh lower for example.
I have been using this on low fan speed ( electric prices) with the 2 thumbs up setting. The machine runs for hours with out stopping. How long should it run before it stops for the 30 mins and back on to monitor humidity.. Also find that the machine drys out throat and nose if we're in the same room
Thank you for your purchase. How long it will take depends on how damp the space is in the first place and how much moisture you are adding to the space each day. In a new space this is normally a few weeks depending on the situation.
If it is still running at the 50%rh set point then this tells us that the humidity is still above this point. It would have to get to below 30%rh for you to notice that difference and to feel the effect.
Hope this helps.
So what settings do you use when the machine is using 330W instead of 650W? Thanks
@@MeacoUK Thank you Chris! Using the DD8L, appears to be doing a fine job in my mobile home! Any plans to do an even smaller version, say for a bedroom?
@@MeacoUK Many thanks for your reply!
I purchased the Meaco DD8L a week ago. My experience so far is not so good. The DD8L works fine on the "Low" Fan setting.
The BIG problem starts when using the "Medium" fan setting. The machine works for about half an hour and then it completely stops working and the Red Alert Light goes on. Machine is unresponsive on any button press and I have to take it out of power to be able to restart it. (on the "Low" Fan this time). This has been happening since Day-1 of using it. Any thoughts? I am considering to request my money back.
Chris Michael The problem was solved by Customer Service, thanks.
I have another question. When the machine is working on Low Fan Speed and is set to "Clothes Dryer" mode, at which Humidity Percentage does it stop working automatically? Is it 30%?
Chris Michael What's the lowest it can get?
Chris Michael And then it will stop?
You would never guess those four products were made by the same company. No slavish adherence to design guidelines there, what an interesting collection of treatments.
My husband and I are having terrible problems pulling the water container drawer out. It has to be wrenched out and then the water goes all over the floor. Can you tell me how to rectify this?
Anne, From the comment that you left on the blog I can see that you have had the machine for several years which gives us an extra clue. When the tank is out look on the left and right of the inside wall of the area inside the machine where the bucket goes. There is a clip on both sides. Push these back in so that they do not stick out so far. The bucket will then come in and out normally.
Is there s need of changing desiccant or somehow cleaning after a period of use? If yes how can understand that moments?
No need to change the desiccant. Just keep your filter clean and it will work fine for years.
@@chrismichaelmeacouklimited4004 thanks a lot
Thank you
Having trouble with one of mine, i bought two of them & one has the c4 error code, i've switched them around but the error code still appears, the filters are clean on them they are identical, whats happening?.
We can help with that if you could call the office on 01483 234900 so that one of the team can talk you through the process please.
Mine shows C4 error after 3 months. Meaco are only bothered about where I bought if from “not an approved retailer” so I’m stuffed no idea whats wrong with it and a very expensive piece of junk
@@michaelgreen7081 They even wanted me to send them a photocopied bank statement although they have my guarantees registered,they are con artists,they deleted their own youtue uploads & my comments.
I bought a DD8L two years ago. No complaints about performance, but I do have a problem with product design. I can't clean the air filter because I cannot remove the grill. Unlike all the illustrations and video clips I have seen online, the grill cannot be prised off. Although there are three small objects that look like they might be clips around the edge, the grill and device body seem to be one object - not separable in any way. The printed user manual provides no useful instructions. I like my DD8L. I would like it even more if I could clean the air filter. What should I do next?
Rick - thank you for your purchase. If you look at the video again from around the 2.30 mark the filter is facing the camera and you pull it up and off by putting your hand in the semi circle at the base of the filter above the tank area. The filter should be cleaned every couple of weeks. Hope this helps.
Is the Zambezi much better than the DD8L junior?
I forgot to say my flat is never above 16C so I decided to go for a desiccant. I've done a lot of research and everyone says refrigerant dehumidifiers are not really cheaper to run as they take many more hours to extract the same amount of water. I'll be getting mine from energybulbs as they have a 3-year warranty😊Hoping to buy it tomorrow or Monday the latest, can't wait to have the Zambezy,, I want to marry him and be happy for ever❤️
What’s the Zambesey ?
I may be thick but if the desiccant is dried by a hot air fan how is the water then removed from the exhaust air, surely there must still be a condenser of some sort even if smaller?
Fair question. The second fan inside the unit blows the warm, humid air into a condenser and the water is collected there. After this process the dry air goes into the room.
@@MeacoUK how does that condenser work? How is that not affected by room temperature, as is a condenser version, and does that not use refrigerant? Have we now introduced an extra area for failure by using a second fan?
@@jimporter What you need to happen in any dehumidifier is for the dewpoint temperature to be reached in order for condensation to form. In a compressor dehumidifier you have to create it artificially because you are running at room temperature. In a desiccant dehumidifier this is not necessary because you have the heater inside the dehumidifier so the humid air is at an inflated temperature. The effect of room temperature air blowing over the condenser is enough for condensation to happen.
Sometimes the most effective and reliable things are the most simple designs.
@@MeacoUK but room temperature will always be room temperature (so not well worded). If what you’re saying is correct then the desiccant dehumidifier will not dry clothes indoors in the summer as room temperature would not get to the dew point therefore the desiccant wheel will not be dried. In effect you would need two dehumidifiers to dry clothes, one for summer and one for winter use.
@@jimporter It still works in summer because desiccant dehumidifiers are a lot hotter internally than room temperature, there will always be enough of a difference.
Unfortunately the DD8L last only 3 years with a two year guarantee.
I have had three in 10 years, the last one has lasted longer as it had a fault in warranty and had a clean for £20.
The first two units faults were the motherboard burning out
The last one I believe was the heater element which as I said also had a clean.
This is now acting up again after under 4 years of use with a loud clicking noise as the fan rotates.
I have been told they might not be able to repair this machine as the newer machines have been upgraded, hopefully to last more than 5 years so they stop becoming not fit for purpose after only 2-3 years of use.
It is a shame the 20% discount Meaco give you buying direct is not taken off the price that they are sold for on the internet from places like Appliances Direct as the difference in cost is only £2 when it should be nearer £10.
It is a nice little unit though albeit the short life expectancy.
How much do these cost to run please ? Energy wise ?
As a desiccant dehumidifier you have the added benefit of a little bit of warmth being added the the air whilst they dehumidify. In terms of cost you are looking at 9p / hour based on 28.62p / kWh on fan speed 1 and 19p / hour based on 28.62p / kWh on fan speed 2 and laundry mode
What's your latest model.
In terms of desiccant dehumidifier the DD8L Zambezi is the latest.
Hi there Chris!
I understand that this is an old video and you have probably learned this by now, but in case you missed it the type of dehumidifying technology does not change the amount of heat which is produced. The only thing which is affecting that is the power consumtion of the machine. If you have a DD8L running at 300W and compare it to another compressor based dehumidifier running at 300W the amount of heat produced in the room is exactly the same (300W).
If you are using the room heating-salespitch on anyone who still remember their physics they will probably think that you don't know what you are talking about and not listen to you any more. I have a DD8L and it is working great so I suggest you avoid this in the future as it is a great dehumidifier. You could argue that the DD8L is better at drying clothes since the heat is directed in a specific direction (up) with a fan, so you could put it under the clothes you are drying but that is probably not a great arguement as well since this is specifically said that you should not do in the instruction manual.
The reason I got here was that I was trying to figure out why the dehumidifier goes into some kind of "zombie-mode" when the air temperature goes below 10 degress. This is even mentioned in the manual. Why is this? Why wont it function normally? The manual says it still functions normally but I cant agree. The fan speed is increasing and you cant change any setting. Why would a humidifier built for dehumidifying at lower temperature stop working at lower temperatures? Makes no sense to me. :)
Best regards,
Gustav
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Hi, That is what I'm trying to make you stop saying. If a machine consumes x watts, that is the amount delivered to the room unless you in some way remove energy and move it to some other room. (Which is not the case) Ask you engineering friends and they will explain it. If you try this argument with anyone who has studied physics they will dismiss your sales pitch as pure nonsense because of this kind of minor, but really annoying error. :) Even a 100W refrigerator will produce 100W heat to the room over time. There is no such thing as lost energy. It all becomes heat.
But it is true that a desiccant dehumidifier will add more heat to the room due to its generally less efficient way of removing the water. It will have to run longer to remove the same amount of water. (Unless the conditions are in favor for the desiccant model with eg. lower room temperature.)
@@sohgus Wattage isn't just given out as heat - Air flow requires energy, noise requires energy etc...
@@Bannister99 Sorry, but no. Air flow will also turn into heat in the same room. I know its maybe not intuitive but this is how it works. Some noise will produce energy in a different room as you are able to hear it outside but that amount amounts to about zero watts in this context. Ask your engineering friends and I'm sure they will be happy to explain further.
@@sohgus I'm an MRI engineer and have experience of energy being produced on a superconducting magnet at near absolute zero.
@@Bannister99 Interesting. Then you should understand that all energy is converted into heat in a closed system in the end. Where else would it go?
If you have a closed room and put a 100W refrigerator in it the room the room will, in the big picture, heat just as fast as putting a 100W light bulb in the room, or a 100W fan, or a 100W dehumidifier. Energy just changes form as the first law of thermodynamics states. It doesn't matter that it just because it is transferred into mechanical motion (moving air in this case) for a while that motion is also turned into heat. In this case as friction between air and other things in the room such as air and objects.
Perhaps this helps
www.wired.com/2015/08/fans-dont-always-make-things-cooler/
I love when you go to their Web-sight and if you are in the US you are fucked, have no idea what this stuff cost
I think if you don't have the ability to look up the dollar-pound exchange rate and do the math, then you are indeed fucked 😀
Garbage. Cheap tat. Buy a decent compressor unit rather then this rubbish. I had two and both failed just after a year. Not worth the money.
Chris Michael Thank you for the offer but they were out of the one year warranty time. I've thrown both of them in the bin. I have bought a Honeywell compressor unit with a 3 year guarantee.
Meaco can't repair or service dd8l can't get parts! Manufactures can't get parts?
Joke on products.
Only on models from 2015 or early. More than happy to help on 2016 forwards.
Meaco is a very bad brand to buy,anyone reading this just don't buy one.
Duncan if we can help you in any way then please do contact us via 01483 234900. Happy to discuss any issues you have with a Meaco product.