Aldi is dropping a sleek new dehumidifier, and it’s perfect for keeping small homes and flats free from damp - and it’s only £44.99.

Now that the summer’s heatwaves feel like a distant, sweaty memory, the temperatures have dropped, the weather is getting wetter, and it’s quickly becoming the time of year when we are relying on the best dehumidifiers to help keep damp at bay in our homes.

However, the best models can easily cost hundreds of pounds. That is where this Aldi Specialbuy comes in handy. It’s affordable, compact and will remove excess moisture from your home. Here’s everything you need to know.

AMBIANO Dehumidifier

Every autumn, Aldi drops a dehumidifier, and this latest model is one of the more affordable options I’ve seen. A dehumidifier works to get rid of damp by sucking in excess water from the air in your home and releasing dry air back into the space to reduce the overall humidity. It can help dry washing faster, reduce condensation and can even remove musty, stale odours. This contributes to making your home a healthier environment for you and your family.

The Aldi Ambiano Dehumidifier has a 2.2L water storage tank, making it small to medium and well-suited to smaller rooms. It runs on a 24-hour timer and has overheat protection so you don’t have to worry about running it overnight. It even offers 10 different coloured night light options.

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The dehumidifier itself looks pretty smart and, as a compact unit, is again well-suited to a small home. What I will say is that because of its small water tank, you should expect it to need emptying more frequently than larger tanks. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to reuse dehumidifier water around your home, including watering your plants and for cleaning jobs, like filling the iron.

Now, we haven’t tested the Aldi dehumidifier and considering its price, I expect it will be a little basic. However, if you are looking for an affordable dehumidifier, Aldi Specialbuys do tend to surprise me in terms of quality. So, I do think it’s worth a try.

Alternatively, here are a few more dehumidifiers that the Ideal Home team have tried and reviewed.

Pro Breeze 30L High Capacity Smart Dehumidifier

If you have a bigger surface area to cover, this dehumidifier can extract up to 30L of moisture from the air per day, giving it one of the highest extraction rates on the market. Plus, its decent-sized 4L water tank means you won't be emptying it continually. Wi-Fi connectivity and voice-activated control are a great addition.

Dryzone Dehumidifier & Air Purifier

The Dryzone dehumidifier and air purifier is a compact two-in-one unit that tackles excess moisture while filtering out dust, allergens and pet dander with its HEPA filter in rooms up to 15m2.

Pro Breeze 1500ml Mini Dehumidifier

Small, affordable, super quiet, and with low running costs of just 1p per hour, this is a budget-friendly option for minor moisture problems. Don't expect powerful performance, but its compact build means it can be tucked away easily on a shelf, bedside table, or windowsill to help reduce condensation.

If you struggle with damp, but haven't invested in a dehumidifier let this be your reminder to do so, and that budget options are available.