I bought a dehumidifier in the Black Friday sales and it's so good I want another

I purchased a dehumidifier during the Black Friday sales last year and it's been one of the best things I've ever bought - here's why

After debating for a while, I finally succumbed to the Black Friday sales last year and bought a dehumidifier - and it's been so effective that I'm considering getting another. During the colder months, we often find condensation on our windows, so it seemed like the ideal solution.

In the past, I used a window vac to remove the excess moisture, but it was quite laborious and somewhat inconvenient constantly adjusting blinds and remembering to charge the battery and empty it. So when I saw that dehumidifiers were included in the Black Friday discounts, I decided to go for it - and 10 months later, it's proven to be a great choice.

I purchased the Russell Hobbs 10L dehumidifier (£129 at Dunelm or £118.95 on Amazon) and it instantly made a noticeable difference. It not only eliminated the overnight window condensation, but it now allows me to dry clothes on an airer on rainy days, without having to turn on the heating.

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You simply turn it on, shut the door of the room it's in and it starts working. It takes quite a few hours, especially with thicker items like towels, but it's nice to have the option to save some money while energy costs are still high.

If any thick items are really wet, I just get the remaining moisture out in the tumble dryer, but it takes much less time and saves a lot of electricity. It also means the house doesn't have the dreaded clothes draped all over the radiators over winter which is a real pet hate of mine, reports the Express.

You might be curious about the downsides. Well, dehumidifiers aren't exactly a bargain to buy and this particular model is somewhat noisy.

It does have a 'silent' button which reduces the noise, but calling it 'silent' seems an oversight as it's far from silent. A more accurate label for that mode would be 'quiet', as it does reduce the noise but doesn't completely eliminate it.

Personally, I'm not too bothered by the noise. I sleep with a fan on in the summer and don't mind the white noise, so it's not vastly different to that.

However, if you're aiming to cut down condensation in a bedroom and a humming sound would disrupt your sleep, then this one might not be the best choice.

There are plenty of other options out there, including the Challenge 12 Litre Dehumidifier sold at Argos, which is perfect for larger rooms up to 35m2, extracting up to 12L of moisture per day. But at £165 it's a bit more expensive.

There are also loads of cheaper ones available, but a common downside is that many have smaller water tanks, meaning you'll need to empty the water more often. This won't likely be an issue if you plan to use it in a small room, or can empty the tank every few hours.

The Pro Breeze Dehumidifier, available on Amazon for £36.99, boasts a 0.5L capacity and is lightweight and portable, perfect for homes needing to move it around throughout the day. However, potential buyers should be aware that 12% of reviewers gave this product a one-star rating, with some alleging it broke after just a few weeks.

On a brighter note, over half of the customers awarded it a five-star rating, suggesting a high level of satisfaction with the product.