Solenco 10L Compact Dehumidifier
Overview
Enough Dehumidifier for a Two-Bedroom Home
The Solenco 10L Compact Dehumidifier removes up to 10L of moisture per day — double the capacity of our 5L — in a cabinet that still tucks into a corner. That is enough to look after up to a two-bedroom home — the living areas, main bedrooms and open-plan spaces where damp actually does its damage, and coastal homes where condensation, musty cupboards and black mould come back every winter.
What this means for you:
- Clears condensation off windows and walls before it turns into mould
- Dries indoor laundry faster and far more cheaply than a tumble dryer
- Protects paint, plaster, wooden floors, doors and built-in cupboards from damp damage
- Removes the damp, musty smell from rooms, cupboards and stored clothing
- Set it and forget it — Auto mode holds your chosen humidity and restarts on its own after a power outage
Design
A Fluted Finish, Not Another White Box
Most dehumidifiers are designed to be hidden. The Solenco 10L is not. Its front panel is finished in a fine vertical fluting — the reeded, fluted-glass texture that has moved out of interior design into furniture, lighting and cabinetry — so the appliance reads as something you chose rather than something you put up with.
That matters more on a dehumidifier than it sounds. This is a machine that works hardest through the coldest, wettest months of the year, in the rooms you are actually sitting in, and it needs to stand in the corner of a lounge or a bedroom for weeks at a time. A cabinet you do not mind looking at is a cabinet you leave switched on — and a dehumidifier only works while it is running.
- Fluted Front Panel: Fine vertical reeding across the full face, in soft white — a fluted-glass effect rather than a flat plastic shell
- Flush Top Controls: Touch panel set into the top of the cabinet with a central digital display — nothing protruding, nothing to catch
- Tucked-Away Practicality: Recessed carry handle and castors, so it moves between rooms without becoming the thing you notice
- A Family, Not a One-Off: The same fluted finish carries onto the new Solenco 20L, so the range looks like a range
Who This Is For
This Is Perfect for You If:
- You have a one or two-bedroom home, townhouse or flat, and the 5L is too small for the space
- You get winter condensation running down windows, or black mould on ceilings and in corners
- You dry washing indoors through winter and want it done without tumble-dryer running costs
- Someone in the home has asthma, allergies or sinus trouble that worsens in damp weather
- You live near the coast, or in a home that stays cold and damp through winter
- You want app control, real local warranty support and stocked spare parts — not a grey import
Key Features
Twice the Capacity. Same Small Footprint.
- 10L Per Day: Removes up to 10 litres of moisture every 24 hours (30°C, 80%RH)
- Covers a Two-Bedroom Home: The step up from our 5L, which suits a one-bedroom home
- Wi-Fi & App Control: Set humidity, mode and timer from your phone via the free Smart Life app
- Intelligent Humidistat: CPU-controlled, adjustable from 35% to 80% RH in 5% steps, with live room-humidity display
- Auto Mode: Picks its own settings and holds the room at a healthy humidity, without wasting power over-drying
- Three Fan Speeds: Max, Mid and Min — push hard when you need to, run quietly when you don't
- Sleep Mode: Dims the display and runs quietly overnight
- Oscillating Louvre: Spreads dry air across the room instead of one fixed direction
- Child Lock: Locks the control panel so settings can't be changed by small hands
- 2L Tank With Auto Shut-Off: Splash-proof tank, full-tank alarm and automatic stop
- Continuous Drainage: Run a hose to a drain and never empty the tank at all (hose not included)
- 24-Hour Timer: Programmable start or stop, 1 to 24 hours
- Intelligent Defrost: Keeps it extracting efficiently in cold weather
- Auto-Restart: Returns to your last settings automatically after a power outage
- Washable Filter: Plus optional H13 HEPA and activated carbon filters for cleaner air
- Low Energy: 260W rated — about 72c an hour at full power (R2.78/kWh)
Why Buy from Solenco
We Don't Just Sell Dehumidifiers—We Solve Indoor Air Problems
Solenco was built to solve real indoor air problems in South African homes.
We import directly. We stock locally. We repair locally. We don't disappear after the sale.
- ✅ Official Solenco distributor – genuine products, direct factory support
- ✅ 2-Year Full Support Warranty – local repair centre, spare parts stocked in South Africa
- ✅ Real human support – no grey imports, no runaround
- ✅ Expert guidance – we help you choose the right solution for your space
What Happens If It Needs Service?
Unlike imported units with no local support, every Solenco product is backed by our South African service network:
- Local repair centre with trained technicians
- Spare parts stocked locally for fast turnaround
- Clear warranty process—no runaround
- Typical repair turnaround: 5–10 business days
Peace of mind is part of the package.
Save Money vs Tumble Drying
Dry a Full Load of Washing for Less Than a Rand
Running a tumble dryer costs R3–R5 per load. The Solenco 10L costs about 72c per hour at full power — and your clothes last longer because there is no heat damage to fabric.
Winter laundry solution:
- Hang the washing in one room
- Close the door and run the dehumidifier
- Clothes dry faster, the room stays warmer, and your electricity bill barely notices
Over one Cape Town or Durban winter, that difference adds up to hundreds of rands against tumble drying — while the same machine is also protecting your paint, floors and cupboards from damp.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Solenco |
| Model | 10LLE |
| Compressor or Desiccant? | Compressor |
| Extraction Rate at 30°C and 80%rh | 10 litres per day |
| Ideal Coverage | Up to a 2 bedroom home |
| Rated Power Consumption | 260W |
| Variable Humidistat | Yes — 35% to 80% RH in 5% steps, with room humidity display |
| Approximate electricity cost | About 72 cents/hour at full rated power, based on R2.78/kWh |
| Wi-Fi / App Control | Yes — free Smart Life app (iOS & Android) |
| Fan Speeds | Three (Max / Mid / Min) |
| Modes | Dehumidify, Fan, Auto, Sleep |
| Oscillation | Yes |
| Child Lock | Yes |
| Timer | 1 to 24 hours, start or stop |
| Continuous Drainage | Yes (hose not included) |
| Air Flow (nominal) | 100 m³/hour |
| Filter | Washable dust filter, plus optional H13 HEPA and activated carbon filters |
| Digital Display | Yes |
| Tank | 2 litres, splash-proof, with full alarm and auto shut-off |
| Operating Temperatures | 5°C to 35°C |
| Power Supply | AC 220–240V, 50Hz |
| Rated Current | 1.25A |
| Refrigerant | R290 (33g) |
| Electrical Class / Ingress Protection | Class I / IPX1 |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) mm | 260 x 190 x 405mm |
| Weight | 8.3 kgs |
| Barcode | 6001651276404 |
| Warranty | 2-Year Full Support |
Warranty & Support
Solenco 2-Year Full Support Warranty
Confidence. Expertise. Longevity.
Every Solenco product comes with a comprehensive 2-year warranty, backed by our local service network:
- Local repair centre in South Africa
- Spare parts stocked locally
- Real human support—call, email, or visit
- No grey imports—100% genuine Solenco products
- Direct factory support and technical expertise
That's the Solenco difference. We're here for the long term.