When dealing with humidity levels, controlled air movement is an important factor. Air movement naturally occurs through the stack effect. Through this, air circulates through the house from the lowest level, like the basement or crawlspace, to the upper floor and attic spaces. If high humidity is present, this air movement can allow moisture to circulate throughout the home. This can pull mold spores from the lowest levels of the home to other rooms and this can lead to mold growth throughout the house.

Why is air movement important when buying a basement dehumidifier?

One of the most important features to consider when choosing a dehumidifier is the airflow volume. This is the amount of air the dehumidifier is able to process within a certain period of time, measured in cubic feet per minute (CFM). When looking for dehumidifiers, you need to ensure it can extract moisture from the air quick enough to keep the homes air healthy. If it cannot keep up, then it will only recirculate the air that is immediately around it, not addressing the issue in its whole. The correct dehumidifier for your home will: prevent condensation in the basement, ensuring the temperatures in the space remain constant in all corners, extract all the excess moisture from the basement to protect the structural integrity of the foundation, as well as maintain the basement moisture level no matter the change in humidity level throughout different seasons. 

What to consider when looking at different dehumidifiers

• Determine the level of humidity in your crawl space and the size of your basement.
• Determine the capacity needed to suite your homes needs - The efficiency of any basement dehumidifier is not determined by its size, but by its capacity. Capacity refers to how many pints of water the basement dehumidifier is able to extract from the basement within 24 hours.
• Buy a basement dehumidifier with the airflow volume needed to lower the levels of humidity. Air changes per hour (ACH) refer to the number of times the air should cycle through the dehumidifier to decrease the level of humidity in the room.

Who should buy a SaniDry XP basement dehumidifier?

• A SaniDryXP dehumidifier is built in a state-of-the-art design that allows multi-exit for the air from the dehumidifier, hence they create a force that allows air circulation in the basement.
• Minimal noise, while this does produce noise from the compressor and fan when on, it is considerably less noisy compared to other dehumidifiers on the market.
• Energy Star rated, our basement dehumidifiers are Energy Star rated.

If you're looking to create a dry, healthy basement that is protected from high humidity and moisture issues like mold, pests, and more, then the SaniDry XP dehumidifier is the solution for you.

Basement System's reliable basement dehumidifier provides Energy-Star performance and uses 3% less electricity than other standard systems.