Desperate for a dehumidifier? I've found the deals for you

Summer is the best time to bag a dehumidifier deal. Demand tends to be lower, so retailers clear out stock of some of the best dehumidifiers for a fraction of the price.

Traditionally, most people think about investing in a dehumidifier in the winter. Actually, if you're smart about it the best dehumidifiers can be really helpful all year round. Some of the most unbearable heatwaves can be made more tolerable with a little less humidity in the air. And, mould, damp, and condensation still lingers all year round, especially in bathrooms.

Over the last few years I, and our team of experts, have been testing and reviewing all the dehumidifiers on the market. I've looked at the best brands, from Meaco to ProBreeze, finding the best dehumidifiers for bathrooms, the best dehumidifiers for bedrooms, and the best small dehumidifiers too.

I've worked out how to tell what size dehumidifier you need and made all the dehumidifier mistakes so that you don't have to. If you want a one-stop shop for all things dehumidifier savings, here's the place to be.

Best dehumidifier deals and sales

There are lots of different types of dehumidifiers online, so which one should you go for? I will only feature trusted brands that we have tested out so you can be certain to find not just a great deal but a reliable, durable appliance because we know everything you need to know before buying a dehumidifier.

• Amazon: A reliable place to save on big-name brands
• Robert Dyas: Affordable dehumidifiers currently with up to £66 off
• Currys: Get up to £280 on highly recommended models
• AO: Save on dehumidifiers and more with member prices
• Argos: rival Prime Day sale will be launching soon
• Appliances Direct: Find a range of best-selling brands
• JD Williams: Save up to £80 on different models
• Lakeland: Shop a range of dehumidifiers
• Very: Save on top-range brands
• Wayfair: Get up to £149 off now

The best dehumidifier deals to shop now

Are dehumidifiers worth the money?

I asked Lucy Searle, our Content Director and a homes and interiors expert if a dehumidifier is a worthwhile investment: "I’m lucky enough to have a sizable laundry room, but it is windowless, with no heating. So, I've had a series of dehumidifiers over the years, which I've found not only at least halve the time needed to dry washing, but which banish that damp, musty smell and, to a degree, heat the room while they are running," she says.

"I've not only used my Meaco Arete (available here at Amazon) consistently throughout the winter for drying washing, I have also used it to dry out my car when it flooded, and my home office when we had a leaky roof. I'd highly recommend a dehumidifier, particularly if you don't want to spend out on a tumble dryer or if you don't have space for one."

As you would expect from an expert in dehumidifiers and hunting down home bargains, Lucy recommends you wait for sales to find the best bargains – the John Lewis sale being a trusted source for discounts.

What to look for when buying a dehumidifier

The key to shopping dehumidifier deals successfully is to shop for the best model for your space and purpose. For instance, if you're lucky enough to have a large laundry room, you'll have the luxury of choosing a larger appliance, while if you're searching with a worry of what size dehumidifier, you'll likely be looking for a far smaller model. The best dehumidifier for a bathroom might need to tackle odours, too while also being a dehumidifier that is good for drying clothes. Similarly, if you're shopping dehumidifier sales to dry out your home after a flood, you'll want the biggest, most powerful model you can afford.

How do you know you're getting a genuinely good dehumidifier deal?

One of the benefits of visiting a page like this is that I will be monitoring the prices of dehumidifiers throughout the year, even around now when it's close to the end of the year and dehumidifier prices are stubborn.

The main reason I continuously monitor prices is that some retailers will make dehumidifier deals and sales look incredible, with a large percentage taken off the RRP. However, if the dehumidifier was originally overpriced, you could still find a better discount or deal elsewhere.

As a rule, price cuts on dehumidifiers sit at around 20-40% off the original RRP, so if you see a dehumidifier deal that offers 50% off or more, you can be fairly sure it's a solid bargain. Before buying, check and compare the size, capacity and features of the dehumidifier. If you know you’re looking for a family-sized dehumidifier, and you see a deal that offers this for around £100 or less, you’d be lucky to snap up the deal before it ends.

When is the best time to get a dehumidifier deal?

The best time to get a dehumidifier deal is during end-of-summer sales, around August or September. Retailers often discount models to clear inventory before cooler months. Black Friday and January sales also offer strong discounts on home appliances. Buying off-season, when demand is lower, typically yields the best value.

Are Black Friday dehumidifier deals worth waiting for?

Around the winter, dehumidifier deals are rare to find, but I saw the Swan Dehumidifier reduced by 50% and nearly £200 off Wood's expert dehumidifier in the Black Friday sales.

Are Prime Day dehumidifier deals any good?

Amazon Prime Day is a great time to pick up a good dehumidifier deal. However, it's not until October, so you have a little while to wait. I'll keep you up to date on the best prices that I see right here.

Are dehumidifiers cheaper on Cyber Monday?

This year, the Cyber Monday deals were just as good as Black Friday's sales, with hundreds of pounds of Wood's, Meaco, and Swan's models.

What is a good price for a dehumidifier?

Outside of sales, dehumidifiers range vastly in price, from as little as £40 for one that's around a litre/day in size, to around £100 for a 12 litre/day family-sized model, to £1,000s for industrial dehumidifier models (see them at Amazon) that are often sold, instead of by litre/day, by air volume or the room's square metreage.

Generally, you are paying for the capacity of the dehumidifier, measured in litres, and you'll need to work out damp levels versus the size of the room to make the right purchase. For example, mild dampness in a small space will be more easily solved than in a larger space.

As a rough guide for a small laundry room with wet washing to dry, look for a 7-litre dehumidifier; a larger laundry room, on the other hand, will benefit from a 12-litre model upwards.