EcoAir DD1 Classic MK6
A domestic desiccant dehumidifier using EcoAir E7 humidity-control technology. It is rated to remove up to 7.5 litres of moisture per day, operates from 1°C to 40°C, and is intended for areas up to approximately 60 m². The unit includes laundry and economy modes, a built-in ioniser, Silver Nano antibacterial filter, adjustable 3D louvre, removable water tank and continuous drainage facility.
UK retail price
£229.98
Verified today.
Estimated landed cost
£82.50
Modelled manufacturing and landed-cost estimate.
Price comparison
Retail vs estimated landed cost
Cost share
36%
of retail price
Retail multiple
2.8×
Retail price divided by estimated landed cost.
Difference
£147.48
Not profit. Other costs sit between landed cost and retail.
Confidence
73%
Evidence and modelling confidence.
Last analysed
today
Retail price checked today.
Price history
UK retail price trend
Verified retail-price checks recorded by TrueCost over time.
Last checked today
Latest
£229.98
Lowest recorded
£229.98
Highest recorded
£229.98
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EcoAir DD1 Classic MK6 official product page
Cost model
What makes up the estimated cost?
TrueCost models the major components, manufacturing, assembly, packaging and landed costs required to produce the product.
Injection-moulded outer housing and structural plastic parts
Mechanical / plasticsCovers the main enclosure, internal supports and moulded panels. The product is relatively compact and uses plastic construction, but the housing requires multiple moulds, finishing and assembly features.
£10.00
12.1%
Zeolite desiccant rotor wheel assembly
Desiccant process assemblyIncludes the rotating wheel, zeolite media, shaft, seals and associated mechanical parts. This is a specialist assembly and one of the more uncertain cost items because no teardown or supplier quotation was available.
£15.00
18.2%
Heater assembly
Thermal / electricalIncludes resistive heating elements, frame, thermal insulation and temperature protection. The 580 W high-power rating requires a moderately robust heater module.
£9.00
10.9%
Fan motor, impeller and fan case
ElectromechanicalBased on a compact domestic blower assembly with motor, impeller, mounting and fan case. The manufacturer's spare-parts catalogue confirms a fan-case assembly exists.
£8.00
9.7%
Control electronics, humidity sensing and power components
ElectronicsAllowance for the main PCB, E7 humidity-control sensing, mode controls, power switching, capacitor, wiring and safety controls. The multiple operating modes and automatic restart increase this above a basic fan controller.
£11.00
13.3%
Ioniser, Silver Nano filter and related consumables
Filtration / air treatmentIncludes the ioniser hardware and replaceable or treated filter media. These features are relatively low-cost but have limited publicly available component pricing.
£3.00
3.6%
Water tank, adjustable louvre, drainage connection and small fittings
Mechanical / fluid handlingCovers the 2-litre tank, 3D louvre components, hose connection, supplied hose and associated clips, seals and fasteners.
£4.00
4.8%
Factory assembly, inspection and functional testing
Manufacturing labourAllowance for mechanical and electrical assembly, rotor and heater installation, wiring, safety checks, leakage checks and end-of-line performance testing.
£8.00
9.7%
Retail carton, protective packaging and documentation
PackagingIncludes printed carton, moulded or fibre protection, internal bags, manual and packaging suitable for a roughly 7 kg finished shipment.
£4.00
4.8%
Factory production overhead directly attributable to the unit
Factory overheadAllocation for production-floor supervision, tooling amortisation, utilities, quality control and manufacturing equipment associated with this unit.
£5.00
6.1%
International freight and UK inbound handling
LogisticsAssumes consolidated ocean freight from China with allocation for port, handling and delivery costs. Actual cost varies materially with shipment volume and freight rates.
£4.00
4.8%
Estimated import duty
Import costA modest allowance for UK import duty on the finished electrical appliance. Exact duty depends on tariff classification, origin documentation and applicable trade treatment.
£1.50
1.8%
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Estimated cost range
£70.00 – £105.00
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Estimated cost range
£70.00 – £105.00
The central TrueCost estimate is a modelled value. The plausible range reflects uncertainty in component pricing, manufacturing, assembly, freight and other landed-cost assumptions.
Analysis freshness
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Analysis freshness
Fresh · Full analysis today
6 Sept 2026 · today
6 Sept 2026 · today
Retail prices are rechecked after 30 days when the product is requested. The full manufacturing and landed-cost analysis is refreshed after 180 days.
Evidence quality
6 research sources · 73% confidence
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Evidence quality
6 research sources · 73% confidence
Research sources
6 sources used
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Research sources
6 sources used
EcoAir DD1 Classic MK6 official product page
Lists the DD1 Classic MK6 at £229.98 and provides power, capacity, dimensions, weight, noise, tank capacity, operating range and feature information.
EcoAir DD1 Classic MK6 user manual, 2022 version
Identifies the model as a desiccant dehumidifier, documents the control panel, modes, zeolite desiccant material, continuous drainage, safety functions and operating instructions.
EcoAir DD1 Classic MK6 spare parts catalogue
Lists compatible DD1 Classic MK5/MK6 heater assembly, rotor wheel assembly, fan case and capacitor.
EcoAir DD1 Classic MK6 listing at B&Q/Peter Tyson
Lists a £199 price and confirms desiccant technology, capacity, tank, dimensions, weight, voltage, drainage and product code.
EcoAir DD1 Classic MK6 listing at Currys
Lists the product at £239 and provides independent confirmation of extraction rate, dimensions, tank capacity, power, features and three-year guarantee.
EcoAir DD1 Classic MK6 listing from EcoAir on eBay UK
An EcoAir seller listing reports China as country of origin and plastic as the product material, while also identifying model DD-100016 and the main dimensional and performance data.
Model assumptions
8 assumptions
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Model assumptions
8 assumptions
- Estimated at normal OEM production volumes in China rather than low-volume or prototype quantities.
- The zeolite desiccant rotor, heater, fan assembly and plastic enclosure are treated as the principal cost drivers.
- Plastic housing, water tank, louvre and drainage parts are assumed to use injection-moulded commodity engineering plastics.
- Electronics allowance includes the control PCB, humidity sensing, switches, wiring, capacitor and basic safety components; the ioniser and antibacterial filter are costed separately.
- Freight assumes consolidated ocean freight and UK inbound handling rather than expedited air shipment.
- Import duty is represented by a modest allowance; exact tariff classification and preferential treatment were not supplied.
- VAT is excluded because it is normally recoverable by a commercial importer and is not a manufacturing or landed product cost.
- The range reflects uncertainty over supplier pricing, production volume, rotor and heater sourcing, freight rates and the exact UK duty classification.