Choosing the right dehumidifier can feel overwhelming with so many options available. Questions like “What size unit do I need?” and “Which features ensure low-maintenance and high efficiency?” are common concerns. Helitech’s experts make this process easy by helping you select and install a dehumidifier tailored to your crawl space’s needs.
Since up to 50% of your home’s air comes from the crawl space, excess humidity can lead to allergens, musty odors, and mold growth. To maintain healthy air quality, the American Lung Association and EPA recommend keeping humidity between 30% and 50%. Helitech’s high-capacity dehumidifiers provide optimal protection, outperforming standard air conditioning and ventilation systems.
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Every crawl space needs a dehumidifier because over 50% of the air in your home’s main living areas comes from the crawl space. This is due to the stack effect, where warm, dry air rises and escapes through your home’s upper levels, while cooler, damp air gets pulled in from below. Essentially, any air beneath your home will circulate inside, affecting what you breathe.
The stack effect can lead to:
Maintaining a dry crawl space improves indoor air quality and protects your home. Helitech’s experienced team is here to will guide you in choosing and installing the right crawl space dehumidifier.
A damp crawl space can lead to several issues throughout your home, including musty odors, mold growth, and even structural damage like rotting floor joists and cupped wood floors. Excess moisture creates an environment that supports mold, pests, and poor air quality, which can seep into your living areas. Installing crawl space dehumidifiers specifically designed for crawl spaces are essential because they effectively control the humidity, prevent condensation, and keep your home’s air cleaner, drier, and healthier. With a dehumidifier, you can protect your property and improve indoor air quality.
A high-quality, properly installed crawl space dehumidifier, like those offered by Helitech, can typically last 10-15 years or more with proper maintenance. Factors like unit quality, environmental conditions, and regular servicing can influence its lifespan.
The American Lung Association and Environmental Protection Agency recommend keeping indoor humidity levels, including in your crawl space, between 30% and 50%. Maintaining this range is crucial for preventing mold growth, deterring pests, and protecting your home’s structural integrity.
Helitech offers Energy Star certified dehumidifiers, which are designed for high efficiency. While any appliance uses electricity, these units are engineered to operate effectively without drastically increasing your energy consumption, especially when compared to the potential costs of mold remediation or structural repairs caused by excessive moisture.
In addition to controlling humidity, a crawl space dehumidifier helps improve overall indoor air quality by reducing allergens and musty odors that can enter your living space through the stack effect. It also deters pests that thrive in damp environments and protects your home’s foundation and wooden structures from moisture-related damage, contributing to a healthier and more durable home
