On Mon, 26 Oct 2020 05:36:41 -0700 (PDT), fred
wrote:

On Monday, October 26, 2020 at 11:44:31 AM UTC, Caecilius wrote:
I've had an ebac 2650e for about five years and it works well enough,
but it's getting a bit too heavy to take up & down stairs so I'm
looking to buy a second dehumidifier for upstairs.

Most of the reviews seem to be focussed on features and appearance, so
I thought I'd ask the group for their opinions on a decent
dehumidifier that works well and is likely to last a few years like my
ebac.

Not sure if I want another refrigeration unit or a dessicant, so
recommendations for either are welcome.

We use one of these on the boat over winter, SWMBO was so taken with it she got one for the house.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Meaco-Porta.../dp/B007X236NQ

Trouble free and effective

Thanks for the recommendation - that's looks like a decent dessicant
dehumidifier.

I like this bit: "Great for winter use as it warms the air as it
dehumidifies". I think that's another way of saying that it uses a
lot of energy!