If you have a consistent source of excess moisture in
a room, purchase the most powerful dehumidifier you can find.
Shop for a dehumidifier by daily capacity below:
Choosing the Correct Sized Dehumidifier
When shopping for dehumidifier, make sure you purchase
one that's the right size for your needs. The size of a dehumidifier
is usually based on the amount of moisture extracted from the air
in 24 hours (measured in pints).
Purchase a larger capacity model over a smaller
one because larger units can dehumidify more area in a shorter amount
of time. A dehumidifier with a smaller capacity may run continuously
and still not lower the humidity to proper levels. The Association
of Home Appliance Manufacturers recommends the following dehumidifier
size guidelines (please note that these are just estimates):
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Match Your Room
Size to Current Humidity Conditions to Find Minimum Size
Ratings
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Condition Without
Dehumidification
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500 Sq. Ft.
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1,000 Sq. Ft.
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1,500 Sq. Ft.
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2,000 Sq. Ft.
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2,500 Sq. Ft.
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| Moderately Damp with Musty
Odors in Humid Weather |
10 pints
|
14 pints
|
18 pints
|
22 pints
|
26 pints
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| Very Damp with Odors and Damp
Spots on Walls and Floors |
12 pints
|
17 pints
|
22 pints
|
27 pints
|
32 pints
|
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Very Wet with Sweating Walls and/or Seepage
|
14 pints
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20 pints
|
26 pints
|
32 pints
|
38 pints
|
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Extremely Wet with Wet Floors and High-Load
Conditions
|
16 pints
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23 pints
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30 pints
|
37 pints
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44 pints
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