5 Years
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The smart, quiet and compact dehumidifier made for student life, shared houses and single rooms
From the UK’s Most Trusted Dehumidifier Brand*, the MeacoDry Arete® One 6L is designed for homes where space is limited but comfort matters. With the same trusted Arete® performance found in larger models, the 6L combines powerful dehumidification and air purification in one compact design.
Whether it’s a small house share, a studio flat or a student let, the Arete® One 6L is made for the realities of everyday living where laundry seems never-ending, bathrooms are always in use and condensation quickly builds up.
Our most compact dehumidifier is engineered to bring calm back to the chaos:
Arete® is designed in the UK and engineered for the British climate. It’s efficient, reliable and perfectly suited to student life, busy houseshares and single rooms that need that little extra help.
Big impact. Compact design.
Is floor space at a premium? Struggling with damp in an already busy room? This compact, whisper-quiet and efficient dehumidifier fits easily into any room or on a countertop.
Despite its smaller size, the Arete® One 6L delivers powerful moisture control, without dominating your space. Ideal for rooms up to 25m², equivalent to a double bedroom.
Its slim, flush-back design means it fits neatly against a wall or under a desk — delivering fresh, dry air without taking up precious space. Lightweight and easy to move, it can sit on furniture or counters, providing consistent and efficient performance exactly where you need it most. Castors available, sold separately.
Dry laundry indoors, fast
No outdoor drying space? Endless loads of washing and a damp smell hanging around the house? No problem.
Smart Laundry Mode on the Arete® One 6L makes drying clothes indoors faster, easier and more efficient. It can dry a typical load in just 6 hours, making it ideal for flats, shared homes and spaces without outdoor drying options or tumble dryers. This mode speeds up drying time while actively removing excess moisture from the air. It helps prevent damp build-up, protects walls and windows from condensation and keeps living spaces feeling fresh. No more draping laundry over radiators or waking up to a stuffy room, just quicker drying and better air quality, all at the touch of a button.
Sleep and study-friendly night mode
Late-night study sessions or light sleeping? The Arete® One 6L has you covered.
Night Mode turns off all lights and beeps, creating a whisper-quiet, distraction-free performance. With sound levels as low as 32dB and no bright control panel glow, it’s ideal for light sleepers, nurseries, home offices or late-night study sessions. Whether you’re working late, winding down or sleeping through the night, you can leave it running confidently while it continues to clean and dehumidify the air in the background. No interruptions, just cleaner, drier air exactly when you need it most.
Energy-saving smart humidity mode
The Arete® One 6L features Meaco Control Logic, a one touch solution meaning very little effort and big results. Engineered to maintain a steady and comfortable humidity level with maximum energy efficiency - all from a touch of a button.
Once the desired humidity has been reached, the dehumidifier switches off and monitors the air every 30 minutes, only restarting if humidity rises by more than 5%. This smart control ensures low running costs and consistent air quality, keeping your space comfortable and energy-wise.
All the clever engineering happens behind the scenes - so you just tap a button and enjoy lower running costs and smarter energy use.
Two-in-one excellence
Instead of buying two units – a dehumidifier and an air purifier – the MeacoDry Arete® solves both your problems in one stylish box. The Arete® One 6L is a compact dehumidifier and air purifier in one, ideal for managing damp, mould and condensation where space is limited.
With an integrated medical-grade H13 HEPA filter, Arete® can remove 99.75% of particles as small as 0,3 micrometers in diameter. Simply install the filter in the back of the unit and begin running the dehumidifier, your Arete® will do the rest. Alternatively, you can run your MeacoDry Arete® on Air Purification Mode if you wish to use it solely for purification, and you’ll be enjoying cleaner air in no time.
Warranty
Enjoy peace of mind that lasts. Every Arete® One 6L comes with a free five-year warranty (Registration Required). This extensive warranty gives you assurance that your investment is protected, with expert support readily available should you ever need it.
* based on the 2025 BrandSpark® International UK Trust Study.
Code: ARETE-1-6L
Beacon Electrical uses its own fleet of vehicles FOR ALL Deliveries in Devon and Cornwall which enable, if your items are in stock and subject to availability, to deliver the next day.*
For Items that are marked for National mainland Delivery this service will be carried out by the authorised Manufacturer delivery fleet in some areas this will attract a delivery surcharge of up to £20 which will be added to your basket, if you are not in PL or TQ postal codes and think this effects your order and would like details please call our sales desk before placing your order.
Smaller items will be delivered by our courier delivery service and generally will be 2-4 working days.
Delivery surcharges do apply to some areas, allocated time slots and weekend delivery slots.
Please note that the areas we deliver to on weekends will vary and we may not be able to offer a weekend delivery to your area.
To keep our prices and Service as competitive as possible our delivery Team will un-pack your new appliance on delivery as part of our Standard service and safely and leave tidily at a convenient place of your request or for a small fee we are able to remove and recycle all packing at the time of delivery, we endeavour to offer this service retrospectively but may be restricted by vehicle space on the day of delivery. Please call us if this affects your order, as undelivered products caused by this problem will incur a re-delivery charge.
Items which we hold in stock will usually be delivered within a few working days - often the following day, once we have received your order we will be in touch to arrange a convenient delivery slot. Items which we have to order from the manufacturer will take longer; typically 6-12 working days depending on the product you have ordered. You can track your order status/progress on our web site. If the Basket page shows your items are in stock please call us to arrange delivery, otherwise we will contact when your items come into stock.
Our deliveries are made between the hours of 8am and 6pm, 6 days a week. All goods must be signed for on delivery by an adult aged 18 years required upon delivery.
We offer AM (8-1pm) and PM (12-6pm) slots dependent on your postal code, and Our Drivers also try to give you a phone call on the day when we are about 30 minutes away from arriving at your property.
Customers must ensure that you can be available all day on your chosen day of delivery; if you find you cannot keep to your chosen delivery date you must notify us before 12 noon one working day before.
Customers cannot choose your own delivery time slot as these are allocated by our automated route planning system. Once issued your timeslot cannot be changed, therefore you must be in to accept the delivery, otherwise a failed delivery charge will apply.
Despite our best efforts, occasionally there will be extraordinary circumstances which prevent us from turning up on time with your goods.Things such as traffic accidents, extreme weather, vehicle breakdowns might prevent us from getting the right goods to you, undamaged and on time. This is why we strongly advise our customers not to book kitchen fitters until the goods are in your possession and you've inspected them.
To make sure your delivery goes as smoothly as possible, we need to know about any potential access or parking restrictions, which may cause problems. Please consider all the following factors:
Will our driver team have any difficulty parking outside your property? Are there yellow lines or other parking restrictions in effect?
Will our delivery Team have any difficulty getting your item in to your property? We require free and clear access to minimise the risk of damage to your property, and to comply with Health and Safety regulations. If you are unsure of a possible obstacle please call our Sales Desk before placing your order.
Many kitchen and electrical appliances are bulky and heavy. Our experienced delivery personnel will take as much care as possible to avoid any damage when bringing items into your property. But please ensure that they have unobstructed access to the place you want your goods left, and that any floor surfaces which might be liable to damage are covered.
Please be aware that large items, such as Range Cookers, and large Fridge Freezers (including American Fridge Freezers) will not fit through a normal width doorway. These will generally require double doors for us to gain access. We do also offer an appliance door removal service on SxS fridge freezers which is available at the time of booking your delivery as an additional service charge. For more details contact the delivery booking team on 01752 787600, option 4.
If there are access difficulties, which prevent our driver from delivering the goods into your property, you can request that we drop the items off outside for you to take in yourself.
Find out more about Product Specific & Installation Details.
Finally...
...If you have any concerns about deliveries, speak to one of our Delivery Team and ask for advice.
Phone: 01752 787600 (Mon-Sat 9:00-5:30)
With our Click & Collect service, you can collect your goods from any of our Four Beacon Electrical stores and SAVE on the Cost and Time restrictions of delivery!
Simply select the "Click and collect" option in the checkout.
In order to help card security and prevent fraud we request that the Card holders must be the person collecting, and be able to show the payment card used, on collection of any Click and Collect sale.
Once your order is ready for collection (generally within 2 working hours but potentially up to 2 working days), we will notify you by telephone or email.
If you are not totally satisfied with your goods for any reason, you have the right to cancel your order within 14 days from date of delivery or collection for credit or refund, provided that you return the goods at your cost as sold and in pristine condition in their original packaging with all components and accessories. Goods must be complete, unused, and in as new condition; for example, if you have opened the box to examine the product it must have been done so without damaging the box and packaging or damaging the product in anyway and must be repackaged as received.
Under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, you have the right to cancel your order within fourteen days of receipt of the goods, without giving a reason. You have the choice of returning smaller products via your own means (at your own cost to Beacon Electrical 263 Beacon Park Road, Beacon Park, Plymouth, Devon PL2 3JP), or larger products, requesting that we collect them. We will charge you the direct cost to us of collection, which is £69 per item for washing machine size products, or £149 for range cookers and American style fridge freezers. We may however choose to reduce the collection charge if you are purchasing another product from us. Costs may vary for products that are delivered by our delivery partners and will be confirmed at the time of request.
This charge will also be incurred in the event that a delivery fails due to, but not limited to, any of the following reasons:
Please note, any faulty items have to be seen by an authorised engineer before any action can be taken. If your goods are not found to be faulty, a call-out charge may be incurred.If the goods are faulty then we must be notified as soon as possible after the delivery has been made, you can contact us via the details provided on our about us page. Once notified we can send someone to collect the goods and then either give you a refund or do an exchange.
