| A basement is an area more prone to dampness | | | | are more energy efficient, in the sense that they can |
| than other rooms in your home, and because of this, | | | | remove moisture from the air in a shorter period of |
| you not only need to waterproof the area but use a | | | | time, although they may require large amounts of |
| basement dehumidifier as well. | | | | energy when started. |
| In layman's terms, this apparatus reduces the | | | | Smaller basement dehumidifier units do not require |
| ambient air's humidity and effectively reduces the | | | | too much energy at start up but they need to run |
| likelihood of mold and fungal growth, which can be | | | | continuously for longer periods to be able to remove |
| detrimental especially to people with allergies. | | | | the same amount of moisture that a larger unit can |
| How a basement dehumidifier works | | | | handle. |
| With the help of a fan, this machine passes moist air | | | | Another thing to consider when purchasing a |
| over a cold metal coil. In the process, the air loses its | | | | basement dehumidifier is whether to choose a |
| ability to hold moisture and the water that is | | | | portable unit or a permanent fixture. Portable ones |
| extracted from the air is drained and collected into a | | | | are recommended for areas that are not humid |
| catch basin. The "processed" air then passes through | | | | year-round - perhaps in places that are visted by an |
| warm metal coils and released back into the | | | | occasional strong thunderstorm. You can even move |
| basement. | | | | the unit around and use it for different rooms in the |
| Factors to consider when purchasing basement | | | | house. |
| dehumidifiers | | | | However, for those living in constantly cold and damp |
| Before purchasing this appliance, there are a few | | | | areas, a permanent fixture is recommended. You |
| things to consider: one is the size of the area you're | | | | should also plan on how to dispose of the water that |
| working with. Certain brands have been evaluated | | | | collects in the basement dehumidifier. Some units |
| and it was found that the Santa Fe basement | | | | have a catch into which the collected water is |
| dehumidifiers work best for large areas, specifically | | | | drained, and this is emptied when the unit detects |
| for areas ranging from 1,500 to 2,500 square feet. | | | | that it is nearly full. |
| The Millennium low-temp basement dehumidifiers, on | | | | If you don't want to be bothered by this task, |
| the other hand, are recommended for basements | | | | though, you can look for a basement dehumidifier |
| that measure between 800 and 1,100 square feet. | | | | that can be installed in such a way that the collected |
| They are very affordable and can effectively | | | | water can automatically be disposed of into an |
| remove moisture down to 50 degrees. | | | | adjacent drain or sink in the basement. |
| Experts believe that larger basement dehumidifiers | | | | |