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White and black Netta dehumidifier on castors on a landing with wooden floor, plugged in beside white banisters
Where should you put a dehumidifier? Experts reveal the 4 best spots and the 4 places it'll never work

By Gabriella Dyson Published

Put your dehumidifier in the wrong place and it could be working twice as hard for half the results. Here's where experts say it really belongs

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women in dressing gown drying hair seen in reflection of bathroom mirror covered in condensation
5 simple mistakes making your bathroom condensation much worse

By Megan Milstead Published

Losing in a never-ending battle against condensation? You might be making one of these common bathroom mistakes

Ventilation
dehumidifier in a bedroom
How long should you run a dehumidifier for? Experts reveal the sweet spot for reducing damp, mould and condensation

By Megan Milstead Published

Unsure when you need to switch your dehumidifier off, or if you can run it overnight ? Our air quality experts explain how to assess when it's done its job

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condensation on shower screen
Still getting condensation with an extractor fan? This could be the reason why

By Megan Milstead Published

Experts explain why you're still getting condensation in the bathroom – even with an extractor fan installed

Ventilation
man taking the cover off an extractor fan on the wall
4 warning signs your bathroom extractor fan isn't working as well as it should

By Megan Milstead Published

From rattling noises to excess condensation, ventilation experts reveal the signs it's time for a new bathroom extractor fan

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Octopus Energy launch new air-con unit that doesn't require major structural work or external venting

By Sarah Harley Published

As energy companies chase after the growing air-con market, Octopus has revealed its new Cosy Cooler that will be available in 2027 – but there's a catch

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Three of the best dehumidifiers in a living room
The 9 best dehumidifiers for tackling damp and condensation – tried and tested in our homes

By Natasha Brinsmead last updated

Looking for the best dehumidifiers? We've rounded up our top picks for reducing condensation, damp and mould, and drying laundry faster

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condensation on a window with brown and yellow autumn leaves stuck to the window on the other side
Do you know the first warning signs of autumn damp? Experts reveal 6 red flags – and how to stop them getting worse over winter

By Megan Milstead Published

From bubbling paint to condensation, now is the time to tackle the early signs of damp before they escalate this winter

Ventilation
Are your carbon monoxide alarms protecting you enough? How I discovered a carbon monoxide leak that monitors missed

By David Hilton Published

Your carbon monoxide alarm should warn you of danger, but does it work as hard as it could? Following a recent near-miss, our expert thinks not, and here's why

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Could these budget-friendly Japanese cooling methods help your heatwave woes? They certainly sound appealing to me

By Sarah Harley Published

If the thought of another heatwave is filling you with dread, we asked experts if these ancient Japanese techniques could be the budget-friendly tricks we need

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