Pro Breeze 12L Compressor Dehumidifier
(47 reviews)
Quiet, compact and effective: the Pro Breeze PB-06 pulls up to 12 litres of water from the air each day to dry out a damp bedroom or flat for good.
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Key features
- Extraction: Up to 12 litres of water a day, 1.8-litre tank
- Noise level: 38dB, one of the quietest in its class
- Coverage: Up to 20m², ideal for a bedroom or flat
- Which? Best Buy Award winner for quiet, reliable running
In detail: Pro Breeze 12L Compressor Dehumidifier
The Pro Breeze PB-06 is one of the best-selling compressor dehumidifiers on the market, a reputation built on a fairly rare balance of extraction power, quiet running and a reasonable price. It uses a genuine compressor (not a Peltier or desiccant system) to pull up to 12 litres of water a day from the surrounding air, making it an effective ally against condensation, mould and musty smells in a bedroom, living room, utility room or moderately damp cellar.
The 1.8-litre tank might look modest next to bulkier models, but the unit ships with a continuous drainage hose roughly 64cm long: once connected to a drain or a bucket placed lower down, the dehumidifier can run non-stop without ever needing to be emptied by hand, a genuine advantage for a utility room or cellar you don't visit every day.
Its built-in humidistat continuously measures room humidity and lets you set a target between 30 and 80% RH: once that level is reached, the unit switches off automatically to save energy, then restarts as soon as humidity climbs again. Three modes are available from the touch LED display, auto, continuous or night (quieter, with a dimmed screen), backed up by a 24-hour programmable timer. Throughout, it's rated at just 38dB(A), a remarkably low figure for a compressor unit, which earned it recognition from the independent British magazine Which? as a best buy in its category.
Compact (roughly 21.7 x 29.6 x 43.7cm) and mounted on 4 castor wheels, it's easy to move from room to room despite its 9.55kg. Power draw stays reasonable at around 200W, working out to a running cost of a few pence per hour. Its cooling circuit uses R290 refrigerant gas, kinder to the environment than older refrigerants.
Its main limitation lies in its operating range, 5°C to 32°C (41°F to 90°F): like every compressor dehumidifier, performance drops noticeably in an unheated room during deep winter, where a desiccant unit remains the better choice. The tank is also on the small side for heavy continuous use without the drainage hose fitted. Those caveats aside, the PB-06 remains a safe bet for anyone after a reliable, quiet and affordable dehumidifier for a bedroom or flat.
Technical data
Detailed characteristics
Additional information
| Brand | Pro Breeze |
|---|---|
| Model | PB-06 |
| Type | Compressor dehumidifier |
| Extraction rate | Up to 12 litres of water a day (30°C, 80% RH) |
| Tank capacity | 1.8 litres, automatic shut-off when full |
| Recommended coverage | Up to 20m² (manufacturer data) |
| Humidistat | Adjustable 30-80% RH, automatic shut-off at target |
| Modes | Auto, Continuous, Night |
| Noise level | 38dB(A) |
| Power | 200W (about 0.2kWh) |
| Power supply | 220-240V, 50Hz |
| Refrigerant gas | R290, 55g |
| Airflow | 80m³/h |
| Operating temperature | 5°C to 32°C (41°F to 90°F) |
| Continuous drainage | Hose included (about 64cm) for unattended running |
| Timer | 24-hour programmable |
| Mobility | 4 castor wheels |
| Dimensions | About 21.7 x 29.6 x 43.7cm (W x D x H) |
| Weight | About 9.55kg |
| Manufacturer warranty | 1 year (optional 3-year extension) |
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Our tester's verdict: Christophe Delpuech
Christophe Delpuech: I set the PB-06 up in an upstairs bedroom that used to fog up every autumn, and the difference showed within a few days, no more condensation on the glass in the morning. What stands out first is how quiet it runs: in night mode the unit is barely noticeable, far quieter than older compressor dehumidifiers I've tested before. The touch display is easy to set, and once the target humidity is reached, the automatic shut-off works without a hitch. My one real gripe is the tank: at 1.8 litres it fills up fast during a damp spell, so I ended up running the drainage hose into the adjoining bathroom and stopped thinking about it altogether. The 4 castor wheels make moving it from room to room painless despite the weight. For a bedroom, a home office or a damp flat, this is a unit I'd recommend without hesitation, as long as you plan for continuous drainage if the room stays shut for several days.
Frequently asked questions: Pro Breeze 12L Compressor Dehumidifier
Pro Breeze rates it for up to 20m² (about 215 sq ft), which covers a bedroom, home office or small living room. For a larger space or a permanently damp cellar, a higher-extraction model or continuous running with the drainage hose fitted works better.
Yes, it's rated at 38dB(A), a low figure for a compressor dehumidifier, and night mode dims the display and fan further still. That's exactly what earned it a Which? Best Buy award in its category.
With its 1.8-litre tank, yes during a particularly damp spell, the unit shuts off automatically once full. The included continuous drainage hose lets you connect it to a drain or bucket instead for unattended running.
A compressor unit, like the PB-06, runs more efficiently and cheaply in a warm room (above roughly 15°C/59°F), while a desiccant model keeps working even below 10°C/50°F, usually at the cost of higher power draw and more noise.
Its official operating range is 5°C to 32°C (41°F to 90°F), but like any compressor dehumidifier, performance drops noticeably in an unheated, cold room. It stays very effective in a bedroom or flat that's heated year-round.
The manufacturer offers a standard one-year warranty, extendable to 3 years through an optional protection plan available directly from Pro Breeze at checkout.
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