You may be wondering, “Can I put a regular dehumidifier in my crawl space?” The answer is 'No'. Small, portable dehumidifiers are a great, temporary solution for problematic areas of your home, such as rooms with poor ventilation.Feb 11, 2021
What is the best way to dehumidify a crawl space?
To control moisture levels, it's best to install a crawlspace dehumidifier. The SaniDry™ Crawl Space Dehumidifier is the best choice available for dehumidifying your basement or crawlspace. With this system, your below-grade area will be drier, cleaner, healthier and more energy efficient.
Do dehumidifiers need emptying?
In other words, with a tank full of water, both old and new dehumidifiers cannot fulfill the main purpose of their use – to dry the air. This is why it's necessary to empty a dehumidifier regularly. The goal is to always keep some free space in the tank where the machine can put the moisture it absorbs.Jan 3, 2021
How do I maintain my crawl space dehumidifier?
Instead, set your dehumidifier to 40-50 percent humidity. This level of humidity will keep the materials in your crawl space hydrated without providing wood rot or mold the dampness they need to start growing.Apr 27, 2021
How do you drain water from a crawl space dehumidifier?
The most common size is a 5/8″ opening, which will fit most standard garden hoses. Use this to drain away the collected moisture by taking the end of a standard garden hose and attaching it onto the drain fitting of your dehumidifier. Run the hose down to your drain, sump pump, condensate pump, or HVAC drainage line.
How long does a crawl space dehumidifier last?
3 to 5 years
Are dehumidifiers noisy?
Dehumidifiers can be quite noisy. Their humming can produce more than 65 dB noise levels; not something you can ignore. To amend that, there is a special class of the quietest dehumidifiers. Pretty much every big dehumidifier manufacturer produces a whisper-quiet dehumidifier model.
How do I reduce the noise of my dehumidifier?
- Blower Wheel. Try turning the blower wheel by hand. ...
- Fan Blade. Try turning the fan blade by hand. ...
- Fan Motor. First, try turning the fan blade by hand to ensure that it spins freely. ...
- Compressor.