Dehumidifiers

We use these units to keep the air from feeling like a wet wool blanket on a humid afternoon. Dehumidifiers work by cooling internal coils so that the water in the air condenses and drips away, leaving you with an atmosphere that actually lets you breathe. Without Dehumidifiers, that extra moisture just sits there, inviting mold to move in and start a family in your crawlspace. We find it’s a lot easier to run a machine than it is to scrub mildew off the floor joists. It keeps the indoor air quality high and the musty smells low without making a big fuss about it.

We usually tell folks that if your basement smells like an old gym bag or your windows are sweating in the morning, it is probably time. You might need Dehumidifiers if you notice doors sticking in their frames or if your crackers go soft five minutes after you open the box. It isn’t just about comfort; high moisture can lead to rot, and we would rather see you spend your money on seeds than on structural repairs. If the air feels thick enough to chew, adding Dehumidifiers to your setup is a smart move to protect your home and your lungs.

We recommend starting with the size of the room and just how swampy it feels down there. When picking out Dehumidifiers, you want to look at the pint capacity, which tells you how much water the machine can pull out in a day. A small unit might be fine for a laundry room, but for a big basement, you will want high-capacity Dehumidifiers that can keep up with the task. We also suggest looking for a model with a built-in pump if you do not feel like hauling a heavy bucket of water across the floor every six hours.