Crawlspace Dehumidifiers
Wet, damp, or musty, crawlspaces/basements are usually a source of structural and health issues in buildings. As the space becomes increasingly humid, moisture will condensate on the surfaces in your crawlspace. Also, these conditions practically invite mold and bacteria to take over! Trying to repair structural rotting after it’s too late could cost you much more than what it costs to keep your crawlspace dehumidified.
Crawl Space Humidity Solutions to Consider
- Make sure to seal your crawlspace from outside air. Your dehumidifier cannot keep up in a vented space. It would only run constantly, jacking up your utility bill. If you have any standing water, you may need to first have a sump pump installed (One of our services here at Master Services!).
- Consider installing a self-draining dehumidifier so you don’t have to remember to empty it every 12 hours. Master Services’s SaniDry CSB collects the moisture and empties it into a sump pump, or drywell. A special condensation pump can be added to send the water outside.
- Find a powerful dehumidifier. A lot of people complain of wet or damp spaces even when they have a unit installed and running. The SaniDry CSB system is strong enough for large crawlspaces. It dries out everything and keeps it that way!
- Go for energy efficiency! Typical dehumidifiers you might find at hardware stores can cost upwards of 10-11 cents per pint of moisture removed from the air. Our SaniDry CSB has a unique heat exchange system. It achieves the Energy Star® rating! Water can be removed for about 3 cents per pint. This system eliminates 4x as much moisture from the air at the same energy usage (6.3 amps)!
If you'd like a free crawl space dehumidifier quote, send us a call or e-mail today! Master Services has helped many homeowners in the Knoxville and Tri-Cities area with crawl space humidity issues. We offer basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and foundation repair throughout our service area.