{"title":"Dehumidifiers","description":"\u003cp\u003eTo pick a dehumidifier, match its pints-per-day rating to the space and how damp it is, then decide how you will drain it: bucket, gravity hose or built-in pump. The goal is indoor humidity below 60%, ideally 30% to 50%, which EPA recommends for limiting mold.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eHow to choose\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCapacity: since 2019 the DOE rates dehumidifiers at 65°F, so a modern \"50-pint\" unit is roughly equal to an older \"70-pint\" one. Do not compare old and new ratings directly.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDrainage: buckets fill in hours in a wet basement. A hose to a floor drain or a built-in pump allows continuous running.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTemperature: basements and crawl spaces below about 65°F need auto-defrost or a low-temperature model.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnergy: ENERGY STAR models remove more water per kWh.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNoise: most run around 45 to 55 dB, so check this for living spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eShop Portable Dehumidifiers, Basement Dehumidifiers, Whole House Dehumidifiers for crawl spaces, and Small Dehumidifiers for bathrooms and RVs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat size dehumidifier do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the newer DOE pint rating. A 22- to 35-pint unit suits a moderately damp bedroom or small basement up to about 1,000 sq ft, while a 50-pint unit suits large or very damp basements and wet spaces. Wetter conditions call for more capacity than the same floor area that is only slightly damp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere is the best place to put a dehumidifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePut it in the dampest area, usually the basement, at least 6 to 12 inches from walls so air can circulate, with doors and windows closed. Near a floor drain or sink makes continuous drainage easy. Keep it away from dust sources, which clog the filter and coils.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat humidity should I set my dehumidifier to?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost people set 45% to 50%. EPA recommends keeping indoor humidity below 60% and ideally between 30% and 50%. Setting it much lower wastes energy and is hard to reach in a leaky basement. Use a separate hygrometer to confirm the unit's built-in reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy did dehumidifier pint ratings change?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2019 the Department of Energy changed the test conditions from 80°F to 65°F at 60% humidity, which better reflects basements. Cooler air holds less moisture, so the same machine now shows a lower pint figure. A unit once sold as 70 pints is typically labeled about 50 pints today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/homesupplieshub.com\/collections\/dehumidifiers.oembed","provider":"Home Supplies Hub USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}