What Does a Crawl Space Dehumidifier Do?
A crawl space dehumidifier takes in humid air, removes excess moisture and sends drier air back into the space. It runs as needed to help hold a more consistent humidity level and reduce conditions that contribute to musty odors, condensation and mold growth.
Crawl spaces often become humid when moisture evaporates from exposed soil or gets in 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 That Your Nashville Home Needs a Crawl Space Dehumidifier
Excess crawl space humidity can affect more than the space beneath your home. You may notice musty odors indoors, changes to wood and insulation or condensation on surfaces below your floor. Signs of a crawl space humidity problem can include:
- Musty, earthy odors throughout your home
- Mold or mildew across floor joists or subflooring
- Condensation or corrosion on ducts, pipes or metal components
- Sagging or springy floors
- Rotting wood or damaged framing
- Damp, compressed or falling insulation
- Higher cooling costs
- More spiders, roaches or rodents
These signs can point to more than one cause, so an inspection can determine if excess humidity is the problem and whether a dehumidifier is the right solution.
Crawl Space Dehumidifier Solutions We Offer
For Excess Humidity, Musty Odors & Condensation
Crawl Space Dehumidifier
A crawl space dehumidifier strips excess moisture from the air to help keep conditions drier below your home. Unlike small, portable household units, a system built for crawl spaces can handle 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 Removal
Automatic Dehumidifier Drainage
As your dehumidifier pulls moisture from the air, it collects water that needs somewhere to go. A professionally installed system can drain automatically to an appropriate 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 The Foundation Specialists Handles Crawl Space Dehumidifier Installation
Crawl Space Dehumidifier vs. Encapsulation: What Does Your Home Need?
A dehumidifier and crawl space encapsulation address moisture in different ways. A dehumidifier removes excess moisture from the air, while encapsulation helps limit moisture entering from exposed soil and humid outside air by creating a sealed barrier around the crawl space.
Whether you need a dehumidifier, encapsulation or both depends on where the moisture is coming from. If humidity is the primary 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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