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

After putting it off for some time, I finally gave in during the Black Friday sales last year and purchased a dehumidifier - and it’s been so good I want another. We experience condensation on our windows during the colder months, so it seemed like the perfect solution.

Previously, I used a window vac to eliminate the excess moisture, and while it was effective, it was quite time-consuming and somewhat inconvenient constantly raising and lowering blinds and having to remember to charge the battery and empty it. So when I noticed that dehumidifiers were among the discounted items over Black Friday, I decided to take the plunge - and 10 months later, it's been an excellent decision.

I bought the Russell Hobbs 10L dehumidifier (£129 at Dunelm) and it immediately made a significant difference. It not only stopped the overnight window condensation, but it now allows me to dry clothes on an airer on rainy days, without the need to turn on the heating.

You simply switch it on, close the door in the room it's in and it gets to work. 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 bugbear of mine, reports the Mirror.

You’re probably wondering about the drawbacks though. Well dehumidifiers are not exactly budget-friendly to pick up and this specific dehumidifier is a tad noisy.

It does feature a 'silent' button which minimises the noise, but labelling it as 'silent' seems a bit of an oversight to me since it's far from silent. 'Quiet' would have been a more accurate label for that mode as it does lessen the noise but doesn't completely eradicate it.

Personally, the noise doesn't bother me too much. I sleep with a fan on during the summer and don't mind the white noise, so it's not overly different to that.

But if you're looking to reduce condensation in a bedroom and a humming sound would disturb your sleep, then this one won't be the best bet. It's currently priced at £119 at Amazon and £129 at Dunelm.

There are numerous other options available, including the Challenge 12 Litre Dehumidifier which is sold at Argos and ideal for larger rooms up to 35m2, extracting up to 12L of moisture per day. But at £165 it's slightly pricier.

There are also plenty of cheaper ones available, but one of the main drawbacks is that many have smaller water tanks, meaning you'll need to empty the water more frequently. This is unlikely to be a problem if you plan to use it in a small room, or are able to empty the tank every few hours.

The Pro Breeze Dehumidifier, priced at £39.99 on Amazon, boasts a 0.5L capacity and is lightweight and portable, making it ideal for households who need to shift it around during the day.

However, potential buyers should note that 12% of reviewers gave this product a one-star rating, with some claiming it broke after just a few weeks. On the flip side, over half of the customers awarded it a five-star rating, indicating a high level of satisfaction with the product.