What Does a Crawl Space Dehumidifier Do?
A crawl space dehumidifier pulls humid air into the unit, removes excess moisture and releases drier air back into the space. It runs as needed to help maintain a more consistent humidity level and reduce conditions that contribute to musty odors, condensation and mold growth.
Crawl spaces can grow humid when moisture evaporates out of exposed soil or enters through vents, foundation walls and other openings. A properly sized dehumidifier offers ongoing crawl space humidity control when those moisture sources drive humidity up.
Symptoms
Signs a Sioux Falls Home Needs a Crawl Space Dehumidifier
Excess crawl space humidity doesn’t stay limited to the space beneath your home. You may notice musty odors inside, changes to wood and insulation or condensation on surfaces below your floor. Indicators of a crawl space humidity problem can include:
- Musty or earthy odors in your home
- Mold or mildew growth on floor joists or subflooring
- Condensation or rust forming on ducts, pipes or metal components
- Sagging or bouncy floors
- Wood rot or deteriorating framing
- Damp, compressed or sagging insulation
- Rising cooling costs
- More spiders, roaches or rodents
These signs can have several causes, so an inspection can confirm whether excess humidity is the problem and if a dehumidifier is the right solution.
Crawl Space Dehumidifier Solutions from Our Team
For High Humidity, Musty Odors and Condensation
Crawl Space Dehumidifier
A crawl space dehumidifier strips excess moisture from the air to help keep conditions drier below your home. Unlike a small, portable household unit, a system designed for crawl spaces can stand up to the demanding conditions below your home, helping reduce condensation, musty odors and moisture that can contribute to mold and wood damage.
For Hands-Off Moisture Management
Automatic Dehumidifier Drainage
As your dehumidifier removes moisture from the air, it gathers water that has to go somewhere. A professionally installed system can drain automatically to a suitable discharge point or, depending on the crawl space, work with a condensate pump. That means there’s no bucket for you to regularly empty, and the dehumidifier can continue running when needed.
How It Works
How Blackburn Foundation Repair Installs Your Crawl Space Dehumidifier System
Crawl Space Dehumidifier vs. Encapsulation: What Does Your Home Need?
A dehumidifier and crawl space encapsulation manage moisture in different ways. A dehumidifier removes excess moisture from the air, while encapsulation helps reduce moisture entering from exposed soil and humid outside air by creating a sealed barrier around the crawl space.
You may need a dehumidifier, encapsulation or both, depending on where the moisture is coming from. If humidity is the main concern, dehumidification may be enough. If ground moisture or humid outside air is contributing to the problem, encapsulation may also be recommended.
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