Guide · Checked 13 October 2026
Best dehumidifier for drying clothes in 2026
Look for a laundry mode, the right capacity, and a room with the door shut.
A dehumidifier dries washing by pulling the moisture out of the air, and it stops that moisture ending up on your windows and walls. For laundry you want a compressor model with a laundry mode, sized for the room. A 200W model such as the Pro Breeze OmniDry 12L costs about 5p an hour to run at the current price cap.
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What to look for
- A laundry mode. It runs the machine continuously at full fan speed instead of stopping when the room reaches a target humidity.
- Capacity. A 10 or 12 litre model suits a flat, a box room or a small utility room. A 20 litre model suits a larger room or a household that washes most days, and it is bigger and louder.
- The type. Compressor dehumidifiers work best in heated rooms, which is where most people dry washing. For an unheated garage or conservatory you need a desiccant model instead.
- Drainage. The tank fills quickly with a full load of wet washing. A drain hose lets it run without you emptying it.
How to get clothes dry faster
- Use the smallest room you can and shut the door and windows.
- Space the washing out so air can move between items.
- Point the airflow at the clothes and use the laundry mode.
- Give the washing an extra spin in the machine first. It is the cheapest way to remove water.
Five dehumidifiers with a laundry mode
Best for most homes
Pro Breeze OmniDry 12L
Removes up to 12 litres a day and has a laundry mode, a humidity display and a 24-hour timer. The listing gives its power as 200W. It was one of the best-selling dehumidifiers on Amazon UK when we checked.
Read our full guide to the Pro Breeze OmniDry 12L →
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Best for bigger rooms and daily washing
Pro Breeze 20L
A 20 litre a day compressor model with a laundry mode and a humidity sensor. More capacity than most flats need, and a larger machine to find a home for.
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Quiet 12 litre option
MeacoDry ABC 12L
Meaco specialises in dehumidifiers and sells this one as a quiet model for damp and for drying clothes.
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Smaller and a little cheaper
MeacoDry ABC 10L
The 10 litre version, with a laundry mode. A good fit for a small flat or one problem room.
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Dehumidifier and air purifier in one
MeacoDry Arete One 12L
A 12 litre dehumidifier with a HEPA filter, so it cleans the air as well. It costs more than the plain 12 litre models.
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What it costs to run
At the Ofgem price cap of 26.32p per kWh (1 October to 31 December 2026, average for Direct Debit customers), a 200W dehumidifier costs about 5p an hour. Six hours is about 32p and ten hours is about 53p. A compressor cycles on and off, so real use is at or below that.
Larger models draw more power. Check the wattage on the listing and multiply it by your own unit rate. Our running costs guide compares a dehumidifier with a heated airer and a tumble dryer.
Questions people ask
Is a dehumidifier good for drying clothes?
Yes. It removes the moisture that wet washing releases, which speeds up drying and cuts condensation. It works best in a small closed room.
What size dehumidifier do I need for drying clothes?
10 to 12 litres a day suits a flat or a small room. 20 litres suits a larger room or frequent loads.
How much does a dehumidifier cost to run?
A 200W model costs about 5p an hour at the price cap of 26.32p per kWh that applies from 1 October to 31 December 2026.
Is a dehumidifier cheaper than a tumble dryer?
Per load, usually yes against a vented or condenser dryer, which typically uses about 4.5kWh, or £1.18. A modern heat pump dryer uses roughly 2kWh a load, about 53p, which is close to a dehumidifier running for ten hours.
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