Description
Reduce Unwanted Odours. Help Capture VOCs. Enjoy Fresher Indoor Air.
Help keep your home smelling fresher with the MeacoDry Arete Active Charcoal Replacement Filters - 18L, 20L & 25L - Pack of 3. Designed for compatible MeacoDry Arete One and Arete Two dehumidifiers, these replacement filters provide additional air-cleaning capabilities by helping reduce unwanted household odours and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Whether you're dealing with lingering cooking smells, smoke-related odours or airborne chemicals released by everyday household products, the active charcoal filtration offers a practical way to improve your indoor environment.
Each pack contains three replacement filters, allowing you to maintain your compatible Arete dehumidifier's air-cleaning performance. The charcoal filter works alongside the appliance's existing dust filter, providing two stages of filtration.
Active Charcoal Filtration for Fresher Indoor Air
The MeacoDry Arete Active Charcoal Filter is designed to help reduce unwanted smells and certain airborne chemicals as air passes through your compatible dehumidifier.
Active charcoal is particularly useful for tackling odours and gaseous pollutants that ordinary dust filtration is not designed to capture.
It's a practical option for households looking to reduce:
- Lingering kitchen and cooking odours
- Some smoke-related smells
- Odours associated with log fires
- Unwanted household smells
- Certain airborne volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
The filter helps reduce these pollutants but does not eliminate every odour or chemical from the air.
Helps Reduce VOCs in Your Home or Office
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are chemicals that can be released into indoor air from a range of everyday products and materials.
Common potential sources include:
- Household cleaning products
- Paints and varnishes
- Glues and adhesives
- Permanent markers
- Some pesticides
- Printers and photocopiers
The Meaco active charcoal filter is designed to help reduce certain VOCs from the air passing through the appliance.
This makes it a useful additional filtration option for homes and offices where airborne odours and chemicals are a concern.
Important: Air filtration is not a substitute for adequate ventilation or safely managing the source of fumes and pollutants.
Helps Reduce Kitchen & Cooking Smells
Cooking can leave lingering smells throughout the home, particularly after preparing strongly scented foods.
The MeacoDry Arete Active Charcoal Filter is designed to help reduce unwanted cooking odours as room air circulates through the dehumidifier.
It's a convenient option for kitchens, open-plan living spaces and other rooms where everyday household smells can accumulate.
For effective kitchen air quality management, continue to use appropriate ventilation and extraction when cooking.
Additional Filtration for Smoke-Related Odours
Meaco also recommends active charcoal filtration for helping reduce unwanted smells associated with cigarette smoke and log fires.
The charcoal filter can help reduce certain odour-causing gases passing through the appliance.
However, it is not a smoke extraction system and should not be relied upon to remove harmful combustion gases, carbon monoxide or all smoke pollutants.
Appropriate ventilation and functioning smoke and carbon monoxide alarms remain essential where relevant.
Two Stages of Air Filtration
The active charcoal filter is designed to work alongside the standard dust filter already supplied with your MeacoDry Arete dehumidifier.
Together, they provide two complementary stages of filtration:
- Standard dust filter: Helps capture larger airborne dust and debris.
- Active charcoal filter: Helps reduce certain odours and gaseous pollutants, including some VOCs.
This allows your compatible Arete appliance to provide humidity control alongside additional air-cleaning functionality.
Use Your Arete in Dedicated Air Purification Mode
Compatible MeacoDry Arete dehumidifiers feature a dedicated air purification mode, allowing you to circulate and filter room air even when you do not need to reduce humidity.
With an active charcoal filter fitted, this mode can be used to help reduce unwanted household smells and certain airborne chemicals.
Always follow the instructions for your specific Arete model when fitting filters or selecting operating modes.
Compatible with MeacoDry Arete One & Arete Two
These active charcoal replacement filters are compatible with the following 18L, 20L and 25L MeacoDry Arete dehumidifiers:
- MeacoDry Arete One 18L Dehumidifier and Air Purifier (Costco exclusive)
- MeacoDry Arete One 20L Dehumidifier and Air Purifier
- MeacoDry Arete One 25L Dehumidifier and Air Purifier
- MeacoDry Arete Two 18L Dehumidifier and Air Purifier (Costco exclusive)
- MeacoDry Arete Two 20L Dehumidifier and Air Purifier
- MeacoDry Arete Two 25L Dehumidifier and Air Purifier
Please check compatibility before ordering. These filters are intended for the listed 18L, 20L and 25L models. Compatibility with smaller Arete models or other Meaco ranges is not confirmed.
Convenient Pack of Three Replacement Filters
Each pack contains three MeacoDry Arete active charcoal replacement filters.
This gives you a convenient supply of filters to keep on hand when replacements are required.
Meaco's supplied guidance discusses replacing air purification filters approximately every three months. Actual active charcoal filter life may depend on use, indoor air conditions and exposure to odours and VOCs.
Always follow the replacement guidance supplied with your appliance and filters.
75% Larger Than the Low Energy Range Filter
According to Meaco, this active charcoal filter is 75% larger than the filter used in its Low Energy dehumidifier range.
The larger filter area is designed to support enhanced air cleaning in compatible MeacoDry Arete appliances.
Using the correct filter also helps ensure a suitable fit and proper airflow through the appliance.
Active Charcoal or H13 HEPA: Which Is Right for You?
Meaco offers two different air purification filter options for compatible Arete dehumidifiers.
The best choice depends on the type of airborne pollutants you want to reduce.
- Active Charcoal Filter: Designed primarily to help reduce household odours and certain VOCs.
- H13 HEPA Filter: Designed primarily to capture fine airborne particles such as dust, pollen, pet dander and mould spores.
If your main concern is lingering cooking smells or chemical odours, the active charcoal filter is the more relevant option.
If your priority is fine dust, pollen or pet dander, consider the H13 HEPA filter instead.
You can switch between the two filter types depending on your household's needs. Both are designed for use alongside the dehumidifier's standard dust filter.
Easy Replacement for Ongoing Air Cleaning
Replacing your Arete air purification filter helps maintain the appliance's ability to reduce the pollutants targeted by your chosen filter type.
The active charcoal filter is a replaceable accessory designed specifically for compatible Arete models.
Follow Meaco's instructions when removing a used filter and fitting a new one. Always switch off and disconnect the appliance before carrying out maintenance where instructed.
Important Information About Filter Use
Meaco advises that fitting an active charcoal filter may slightly increase operating noise and reduce water extraction efficiency.
This is a normal trade-off associated with adding an extra filtration stage to the airflow.
If your main priority is maximum moisture extraction rather than additional air cleaning, refer to your appliance's operating instructions for the recommended filter arrangement.
Filter Disposal & Care
According to Meaco, these active charcoal filters cannot be recycled because of the nature of the product.
Used filters should be disposed of appropriately in accordance with local waste guidance.
Meaco also states that, for health and safety reasons, filters cannot be returned once the protective plastic packaging has been opened. Any returns remain subject to applicable consumer rights.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Meaco |
| Product Range | MeacoDry Arete |
| Product Type | Replacement Active Charcoal Air Purification Filter |
| Filter Type | Active Charcoal |
| Pack Quantity | 3 Filters |
| Compatible Range | MeacoDry Arete One & Arete Two |
| Compatible Capacities | 18L, 20L & 25L |
| Primary Purpose | Reduction of Household Odours & Certain VOCs |
| Suitable Applications | Homes & Offices |
| Filtration Arrangement | Used Alongside the Standard Dust Filter |
| Air Purification Mode | Supported by Compatible Arete Appliances |
| Relative Filter Size | 75% Larger Than Meaco Low Energy Range Filter |
| Recyclable | No, According to Meaco |
| Effect on Noise | May Slightly Increase Operating Noise |
| Effect on Water Extraction | May Slightly Reduce Extraction Efficiency |
What's in the Pack?
- 3 x MeacoDry Arete Active Charcoal Replacement Filters for Compatible 18L, 20L and 25L Models
Please note: This pack contains replacement filters only. The MeacoDry Arete dehumidifier is sold separately.
Why Choose MeacoDry Arete Active Charcoal Filters?
The MeacoDry Arete Active Charcoal Replacement Filter 3-Pack is a practical choice for anyone looking to reduce unwanted smells and certain VOCs in their home or office.
Designed specifically for compatible Arete One and Arete Two 18L, 20L and 25L dehumidifiers, the filters provide additional air-cleaning capabilities alongside the standard dust filter.
They are particularly useful for reducing lingering kitchen odours and other everyday household smells, while the dedicated air purification mode on compatible Arete models allows you to filter air even when dehumidification is not needed.
With three replacement filters included and a filter area that Meaco states is 75% larger than its Low Energy range equivalent, this pack offers a convenient way to maintain your appliance's air-cleaning functionality.
MeacoDry Arete Active Charcoal Filter FAQs
Which Meaco dehumidifiers are these active charcoal filters compatible with?
These filters are compatible with MeacoDry Arete One and Arete Two 18L, 20L and 25L dehumidifiers, including the listed Costco-exclusive 18L models. Compatibility with other capacities or ranges is not confirmed.
What do Meaco active charcoal filters remove from the air?
They are designed to help reduce household odours and certain volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including some smells associated with cooking, smoke and everyday household products.
How many filters are included in the pack?
Each pack contains three active charcoal replacement filters for compatible MeacoDry Arete dehumidifiers.
What is the difference between an active charcoal filter and an H13 HEPA filter?
Active charcoal is primarily intended to reduce odours and certain VOCs, while H13 HEPA filtration is designed to capture fine airborne particles such as dust, pollen and pet dander. Meaco offers both as alternative filter options.
Will an active charcoal filter affect dehumidifier performance?
Meaco advises that using an active charcoal filter may slightly increase noise levels and reduce water extraction efficiency because it adds resistance to the airflow.