Rank #7 in Best Dehumidifier for Home 2026: 10 Ranked
Honeywell 12L
- Rating
- 4.4
- Ratings
- 784
- Rank
- #7
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
Is the Honeywell 12L worth buying?
It is a decent unit, but rivals do more for less. The Honeywell 12L costs £159.50, runs for about 5p an hour, and 784 buyers rate it 4.4.
It suits a 2 to 3 bedroom flat or small house where noise is not a concern.
How cheap is it to run?
Honeywell quotes 5p an hour at 25p per kWh, from 210W. It also switches off at your target humidity, which you can set from 30% to 90% in 5% steps.
What is it like to live with?
You get 4 modes, including one-click laundry drying, a 24-hour timer, auto defrost, auto restart and a filter cleaning alert. The 2.5L tank has a full alert, and a drain hose is included.
Where does the Honeywell 12L fall short?
It runs at 40dB, rising to 42.5dB on laundry mode, louder than the Devola's 36dB. At £159.50 it is also the most expensive 12L unit in our ranking.
How does it compare with the Pro Breeze 12L and the Devola 12L?
The Pro Breeze 12L costs £24.51 less and is quieter, with a Which? Best Buy. Meanwhile, the Devola 12L costs £19.60 less and runs at 36dB.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Listing title | Honeywell 12L/Day Dehumidifier For Home With Digital Display, Lowest Running Cost In Market, Dehumidifiers For Drying Clothes, 24Hr Timer, Washable Dust Filter, 2.5L Water Tank |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honeywell |
| Floor area | 1.5 Square Feet |
| Colour | White |
| Capacity | 12 litres |
| Tank volume | 2.5 Litres |
| Product dimensions | 23.5D x 28W x 38.6H centimetres |
| Number of speeds | 2 |
| Included components | Dehumidifier, Drainage tube, User Manual |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Automatic Defrost, Automatic Restart, Filter Cleaning Alert, Full Tank Alert with Automatic Shut-Off, Handle and Castors for Easy Movement, Intelligent Humidity Sensor |
| Wattage | 210 watts |
| Operation Mode | Continuous, Laundry, Comfort and Standard mode |
| Air Flow Capacity | 100 Cubic Metres Per Hour |
| Upper Temperature Rating | 32 Degrees Celsius |
| Dehumidification Capacity | 12 Liters per Day |
| Voltage | 240 Volts |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 23.5D x 28W x 38.6H centimetres |
| Item Weight | 10.3 kg |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Basement, bedroom, indoor, bathroom, flats, living room, laundry/utility room, commercial and residential |
| Model Name | TPFIT |
| Model Number | TPFIT |
| Manufacturer | Honeywell |
| Product Warranty | 2 years warranty. |
| Item Type Name | Dehumidifier |
| Part Number | TPFIT |
| Material | Plastic |
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Dehumidifier for Home 2026: 10 Ranked.
Questions people ask
How much does the Honeywell 12L cost to run?
About 5p an hour, based on 25p per kWh.
How loud is the Honeywell 12L?
40dB, rising to 42.5dB on laundry mode.
How big is the Honeywell tank?
2.5 litres, with a full tank alert and a drain hose.
What refrigerant does the Honeywell use?
R290, a non ozone depleting refrigerant.
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