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15 Best Dehumidifiers to get rid of damp and mould in your home

The Good Housekeeping Institute highly rated two Devola dehumidifiers, with the 20L model scoring 84/100 for strong moisture removal and the 12L model scoring 83/100 for efficiency and ease of use—both earning GHI Approved status as reliable solutions for tackling damp and mould.

Last updated: April 23, 2026 Share

 

Established in 1924, the Good Housekeeping Institute (GHI) is an independent testing facility run by Hearst. It rigorously tests a wide range of consumer products, from electronics to kitchen appliances, evaluating them on performance, safety, and durability. Staffed by experts like chemists, engineers, and home economists, the GHI helps consumers make informed purchasing decisions. Products that meet its high standards are awarded the prestigious GHI Approved logo. In one of their latest tests, we are pleased to see that the two Devola dehumidifier models scored highly.


Devola 20L Carbon Filter Dehumidifier & Air Cleaner, White – DVH20LCF

Scored 84/100

In testing they said "the control panel was super easy to use" and " the laundry feature was a real bonus, helping to remove over 90% of the water from our washing in over 5 hours, leaving most shirts completely dry". Good Housekeeping were impressed by the amount of water the dehumidifier collected, saying it "collected over 500ml of water in two hours and reduced the humidity of the room by over 30%."

  • Carbon filter technology removes odours 
  • Multiple modes including Night, Laundry, Timer, Auto 

  • Comes with castor wheels, carry handle, 2.9L tank and continuous drainage option  

  • Convenient and safe with child lock

 

The full article can be read here

 

Devola 12L Compressor Dehumidifier, With Dust-Proof Filter - DV12L

Scored 83/100

The good housekeeping article said "Our experts found it "easy to assemble and quickly got to grips with the controls"

In testing they found that the Devola 12L "excelled in laundry mode, removing a good level of moisture from our clothes in under 5 hours."

 

Benefits of the Devola 12L Compressor Dehumidifier

  • 12 hour timer with on/off setting - personalise settings to suit user 
  • Continuous drainage - Uninterrupted moisture removal without the need to manually empty the water tank 

  • Super energy efficient at less than 5p per hour (based on 24p/kWh) 

  • Full tank auto shut off

 

Both dehumidifiers are proud to have been awarded the GHI Approved logo, which shows they have been independently tried and tested by the Good Housekeeping Institute.

 

For a full range of Devola dehumidifiers see here

 

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