5 Features Every Dehumidifier Needs
Crawl space dehumidifiers are vital at controlling humidity in the crawl space and the rest of your home and I am listing 5 features every dehumidifier needs.
Many homeowners are looking for the best features without wasting money on unnecessary bells and whistles.
I have put together a list of some of the top features we like to see on dehumidifiers. These features will help keep your home dry while also informing you and making the dehumidifier easier to operate.
Feature 1 – Digital Controls are Vital
Many years ago we installed a brand of dehumidifier that used knobs to regulate moisture levels. The dehumidifiers worked fine but guessing which knob setting is best is confusing. These knob control dehumidifiers are still used today by many crawl space repair contractors. The best way to ensure accurate humidity levels without confusion is through digital controls. These digitally controlled dehumidifiers take the guess work out of keeping your crawl space or other parts of the home dry.
Dehumidifier Feature 2 – External Condensate Pump
Crawl spaces sit low and a condensate pump is needed to push the water to ground level. Once the water reaches ground level it can then drain properly away from your foundation. A dehumidifier with an internal condensate pump is a feature that can be a problem when the pump fails. Notice I say when, not if.
Dehumidifier Pumps and Their Durability
Many of the pumps installed inside dehumidifiers are cheap plastic and one of the first parts to wear out. The solution is replacing the entire dehumidifier or sending it in for repair. Either way, your home is left unprotected. Installing an external condensate pump will keep this from happening and keep your home dry.
Dehumidifier Feature 3 – Air Filter
Air filters are features used in many dehumidifiers to protect them from being exposed to debris that can harm the machine. Some manufacturers take it a step further and install filters that can assist in catching smaller air pollution particles. The dehumidifiers that offer better quality filters will assist in keeping your home less dusty. Improving indoor air quality is part of the dehumidifiers job by lowering high humidity levels. Helping to remove dust is an added bonus you will appreciate while keeping your home dry.
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Feature 4 – Energy Efficient
When purchasing an item that could potentially last 10 years or longer, energy efficiency should be top of mind. Many smaller less pint removing dehumidifiers use more energy than commercial grade models. The savings in up front cost could be quickly diminished in electricity usage. Make sure you choose a dehumidifier that focuses on power to remove water and energy efficiency to keep your home dry.
Dehumidifier Feature 5 – The Warranty
Most smaller less expensive dehumidifiers only carry a 90-day to 1-year warranty. Many commercial grade dehumidifiers carry a 5-year plus bumper-to-bumper warranty. The Aprilaire E Series even gives a 5-year warranty to the external condensate pump when purchased from our DIY store with the dehumidifier.
The Cost Implications of Warranty and Efficiency
Warranty replacement issues can cost more just like energy efficiency can over time. A $300 dehumidifier that fails every 15-months can cost $1200 versus an Aprilaire E70. Plus the added headache of swapping the dehumidifier every 15-months. Ensuring you choose a better warranty ensures better quality parts were used in making the dehumidifier. A longer warranty and better quality dehumidifier will help keep your home dry.
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