How to shop for a basement dehumidifier
My boyfriend and I are looking into purchasing a new dehumidifier for our basement, and I am already a bit tired of the researching process.
I’ve asked my friend who is a contractor for some tips to help us streamline this process. He said that we have to first take into account the square footage of the space so we know what size dehumidifier would be appropriate. Then we will want to consider the purpose for having a dehumidifier. If there are other areas of the home that experience humidity, we may want to consider a whole home dehumidifier. Basements are usually super cold, especially in the area that we live in, so the dehumidifier we get should be able to withstand cold temperatures. Some dehumidifiers can’t do that, so it’s important to read all of their specs before purchasing. He also mentioned that a dehumidifier can only be effective if your basement is properly sealed, so he offered a free contracting consultation to us so he can inspect our basement windows and make sure they are properly sealed. The whole process gives me a headache, so I am kind of putting the responsibility of it on my boyfriend. I don’t think he really minds though. We don’t really like to play into gender stereotypes, but there are certain things that he simply has the interest to spearhead more than I do, and vice versa. There are many household things that we enjoy doing together though, like cleaning and gardening. I’m happy with the teamwork dynamic that we’ve created together and know that it will only improve with time and lots of communication.