DeLonghi and Meaco dehumidifiers on sale now – grab one before they sell out (again)

A dehumidifier is fast becoming a home essential for many. Snapping up a dehumidifier makes perfect sense, especially when the weather's colder. Why? Well, a dehumidifier is able to reduce levels of damp in your home, which at a time when condensation levels are rising in most buildings, is vital for getting your household moisture content down. Damp air is unpleasant and can cause health issues too, especially if the dreaded mold starts to appear on your walls and furniture.

There's normally plenty of choice too, as witnessed in our best dehumidifier guide.  This showcases a range of models designed to suit all sorts of damp removal needs and budgets. These are not normal times however, and shopping for a dehumidifier is currently a bit of an ordeal due to lack of quality supply.

The UK dehumidifier marketplace is dominated by Meaco, which offers a great range of models to meet the needs of different folks, but DeLonghi, Russell Hobbs and EcoAir are also fine purveyors of these damp destroyers, amongst others. The only problem is, demand is now outstripping supply, leaving damp-damaged consumers desperate. It's similar to the situation with the best air fryers, which are also being stripped from the shelves at a rate of knots.

The good news is that there are dehumidifier deals out there, although in most cases, there is a bit of a wait before they'll get to you. We've rounded up the best dehumidifier deals that will reach you by Christmas, and the best you can snap up right now…

• Shop all dehumidifier deals at Amazon
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• Shop all dehumidifier deals at Currys

Best dehumidifiers to buy for delivery before Xmas

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Okay, so these are not quite as good as the Meaco or Delonghi ones, but you can have them now rather than in 2-3 weeks time.

Why you need a dehumidifier

Even if you think your home is well ventilated and largely free from damp, running a dehumidifier for a while may well convince you otherwise, especially in the bathroom or an area where you air laundry.

That brings us to the other bonus of owning a dehumidifier. They're great for drying clothes. At a time when many of us have soggy washing draped all over our radiators, buying a dehumidifier can help get rid of the moisture from wet laundry, as well as eradicating levels of damp in your home. It's a win, win. The only downside currently is finding one to buy as they're in short supply due to demand for the reasons outlined here.

While there's no doubt that you can reduce moisture levels in your home drastically with a dehumidifier, you'll want to decide on the type of machine you should buy, if indeed you can get hold of one. While you're looking, we've got a handy explainer about the significant upsides to owning a dehumidifier, what it does and why. 

Dehumidifiers basically come in either compressor or desiccant variants, so also take a look at our handy feature, which takes you through the pros and cons of both types of appliance. And, here are a few dehumidifier explainers to help you on your way...

• Compressor dehumidifier vs desiccant dehumidifier – which is best for you?
• What is a dehumidifier? How to remove unwanted damp and buy the best