Humidity levels should be carefully balanced to maintain ideal air quality. Both too much humidity and too little humidity can have negative effects on you and your home. If you want to maintain perfect humidity levels call Drycrete Waterproofing. Our techs are experienced in a wide array of dehumidifier services such as installing, repairing, and maintaining basement dehumidifiers, so give us a call today for a free assessment.
Basement dehumidifiers and portable dehumidifiers serve the same basic purpose of reducing indoor humidity levels, but they differ significantly in their capacity, coverage area, installation, and overall effectiveness.
Basement dehumidifiers have a higher capacity and can remove significantly more moisture from the air. As the name suggests they are designed to dehumidify large spaces whereas portable dehumidifiers work well in smaller, more specific areas.
Basement dehumidifiers can be integrated into an existing HVAC system (but are not required to be). It’s important to install them perfectly level and ensure water is always draining away from the system. Portable dehumidifiers require minimal setup and can be moved around the house as needed.
Basement dehumidifiers are easy to maintain once installed. They can be hooked up to a condensate pump or drained into a sump pump or French drain, so you never have to empty the water. AprilAire dehumidifiers come with a filter that should be cleaned every 6 months and last the life of the system. Portable dehumidifiers generally have a collection tank that needs to be emptied regularly, however, some have continuous drainage.
Basement dehumidifiers are typically more expensive to purchase and install compared to portable dehumidifiers. However, they provide comprehensive humidity control for larger spaces, which can be more cost-effective in the long run, especially for larger homes or areas with consistently high humidity levels.
Proper humidity levels in your home can make a big difference in air quality and safety of your home. Having a basement dehumidifier installed will give you peace of mind that your home is free of excess moisture, mold, and mildew. If you suspect your home suffers from high humidity levels in Massachusetts or Rhode Island, call Drycrete Waterproofing to book your free on-site assessment.
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