Deciding on the Best Dehumidifier
In your basement if you have a dehumidifier and it is still damp and mildewy, then there's an obvious conclusion: it's not doing its job.
Dehumidifiers are often set to automatically shut off when the space is dry enough. If it doesn't shut off, then the dehumidifier is never creating an acceptable dry level. If your dehumidifier includes a collection tray, you can expect it to fill with water about once every 12 hours or so. If you're only emptying it once a week, then it's hardly ever working at all!
It can be difficult when shopping for a proper dehumidifier. B.Q. Basement Systems offers these 5 key features that make a dehumidifier one of the best choices when solving your basement and crawl space issues. If you're ready to learn more about basement or crawl space dehumidifiers or would like a price quote, call or contact us online today for a free dehumidification estimate!
1. Your Dehumidifier Should be Powerful Enough to do the Job
A dehumidifier that is consistently running when the basement is still wet is the most frequent complaint that homeowners tell us. A higher energy bill along with a constantly damp moldy space is the only thing expected from this solution.
A quick fix can be the purchase of second dehumidifier, and you will have to spend more money. However, the end result of this will be an expensive and inefficient solution. Twice the dehumidifiers means twice the noise, twice the electricity, and, very often, a basement that's still damp. Start off right with a powerful 100-liter dehumidifier that will assure that the moisture in the space is being removed in an energy-efficient method, don't take the route of having two dehumidifiers. The SaniDry Dehumidifier XP is able to dehumidify an entire basement, sending dry air all over your space by using a powerful blowing motor.
2. Find an Energy-Efficient Dehumidifier
Your crawl space or basement dehumidifier energy usage can be concerning in this day and age, you may also want to find a model that allows you to adjust your dehumidifier to a specific level of dryness. This way, you can set it to full-blast if you want the most comfortable environment that is easiest on your cooling bills (humid air is more expensive to cool than dry air), or you can simply set it to keep the space dry enough to help prevent mold growth.
It is worth investing in a Energy Star rated dehumidifier, only a few actually have this rating. The best dehumidifiers can do more than twice the work at less than a third of the energy usage, saving you a lot of money in the long run.
3. Install a Self-Draining Dehumidifier
Collection trays come with cheap home dehumidifiers which will fill up with water about every 12 hours. In order to keep your basement dry it involves emptying this tray 14 times a week or more. Most likely, many homeowners will fall into a routine where they're emptying it only once weekly. 7% of the time your dehumidifier is working until the tray is filled and then it shuts off, whereas the humidity goes unchecked the other 93%. Why bother?
Emptying humidity collection trays would be wasting your time and energy which is too important - find a dehumidifier that can drain the water away by itself. Basement and crawl space dehumidifiers can be set to drain to a sump pump, a sink, or other available opening, or they can be hooked up to a condensate pump that's designed to discharge the water through a tube run through the home's rim joist. No matter which option you choose, your dehumidifier will be much more convenient and effective.
4. Your Dehumidifier Should Include an Air Filter
If you're planning to fight mold, mildew, and dust mites by dehumidifying the basement or crawl space, then take your efforts to the next level. On the market today there are dehumidifiers that can filter particles out of the air as small as 2 microns while they dehumidify the space; creating a dry and clean space in your basement or crawl space. While these systems are not air purification systems, they're able to filter out dust mite waste, mold spores, pollen, and a variety of other home allergens commonly found in a basement. Dehumidifiers can also come with an odor filter, which is great for removing that musty and moldy smell that is sometimes common in a basement or crawl space.
5. Duct your Dehumidifier into the Finished Space
The last thing anyone wants to see in a newly finished basement is a dehumidifier sitting in the corner. A dehumidifier installed in a closet or in an unfinished section of the basement can easily and quickly avoid the issue of an unsightly dehumidifier sitting in the middle of your finished space. However, to do this, your basement dehumidifier will need a blower that's powerful enough to be ducted out of the space so it can keep the entire finished area dry.
Basement And Crawl Space Dehumidifier
To dry your space, B.Q. Basement Systems has the crawl space and basement dehumidifier perfect for your needs. The SaniDry XP Basement Dehumidifier we offer is an Energy Star rated solution for your home that will keep the space dry the way it was meant to. It's designed to be self-draining and its powerful blower can send dry air all over the basement. An air filter can remove dust mite waste, pollen, and most mold spores out of the air while an optional odor filter keeps the air clean and fresh. If you'd like a free, no-obligation quote, call or contact B.Q. Basement Systems today!
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