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How to Choose the Right Dehumidifier for Your Basement/Crawl Space

It is important to consider the following in choosing the right dehumidifier for you:
  • Right capacity basing on room size and condition
  • Choice between drainage by gravity or using a condensate pump
  • Other key components that contributes to the effectiveness of a dehumidifier

How to choose the right capacity dehumidifier?

Crawlspace and basement series Dehumidifiers

As soon you make up your mind and decide to buy a dehumidifier, start by looking at the space that needs to be dehumidified. This allows you to choose the right ALORAIR Crawlspace & basement series dehumidifiers. This equipment are designed for the market and are meant to help eliminate high humidity in environments that look challenging especially the crawlspace and the basement where mildew and molds grow resulting in musty odors and corrosion. The AHAM equipment have a water capacity of 55 -140pints/day. They give excellent results if the size of the room is between 2,300-8,000sq.ft. They have a unique dual airflow and a horizontal configuration that makes the dehumidifier ideal for basement and crawlspace. Every dehumidifier you buy from ALORAIR are ENERGY STAR qualified and efficient. They work well and will continue to remove water even when the temperatures are low.


How You Can Match the Capacity and the Space Area

To effectively meet capacities including dehumidifying the basement and the Crawlspace, The ALORAIR dehumidifier have moisture removal capacities that range from 55- 140 pints/day (AHAM). So it is necessary that you know how you can choose the right dehumidifier. To be able to do this, you need to look at the size of the space you need to dehumidify and match it with the machine’s capacity. At ALORAIR, we have a simple chart that can help you find the right capacity that can work for you based on the space square footage and the space conditions. So, use this chart which makes it easier for you choose the right size of the dehumidifier. But first, you should know whether space is damp, very damp or moderately damp. Note that the moisture content level will depend on many factors including the number of people that live in the space to be dehumidified, the activities they engage in and their routine. Notice that the more the people who live in a particular space, the more the respiration and the more the moisture. Houses that have low height are susceptible to condensation leading to dampness. After analyzing the space environment, you can then match the environment and the space square footage of your house. You will then need to have a look at a dehumidifier capacity data which gives the capacity and the area it should be used to dehumidify.

The chart below shows the respective features of our Sentinel Series of dehumidifiers for easy comparison:

Crawlspace & Basement
Model Sentinel HD55 Sentinel HDi90 Sentinel HD90
Capacity (AHAM 80°F - 60%) 55ppd 90ppd 90ppd
Capacity (Saturation 90°F - 80%) 120ppd 198ppd 198ppd
Current 4.1A 5.56A 5.56A
COP 2.4L/kWh 2.69L/kWh 2.69L/kWh
Size/Coverage 1,300 sq. ft. 2,600 sq. ft. 2,600 sq. ft.
Dimensions (L x W x H) 19.2” x 12.2” x 13.3” 23.2” x 15.2” x 17.7” 23.2” x 15.2” x 17.7”
Weight 57.3lbs 85.9lbs 79.6lbs
Drainage Gravity Drained Condensate Pump Gravity Drained

Observe the Room Condition

The right capacity of a dehumidifier will greatly depend on a room’s size and condition. A small room does not always call for a low-capacity dehumidifier: such is also true for bigger rooms. You need to take note of every element or activity present in your space. For instance, if a small living space is occupied by many people doing lots of simultaneous activities, then you will need a large-capacity dehumidifier to effectively dry the area.

Drainage by Gravity or Condensate Pump

Depending on your desired set-up, you may choose a dehumidifier that is either gravity-drained or powered by a condensate pump.

Gravity-Drained System

This is most effective when your dehumidifier is elevated as it will allow adequate drainage downwards through the hose.

Condensate Pump

This allows upward drainage of water that can be disposed away from your enclosed space. Some pumps show serious issues on overheating and rusting. Luckily, at AlorAir, our team of experts have developed a pump that withstands any compelling issues of other brands.

As an example, our Sentinel HDi90 does the job with its 14.7ft. hose, giving you the ability to effectively drain away from your home.

Choose What is Right for You

You can see how the option of either draining by gravity or by a condensate pump serves absolute effectivity.

Important Things to Consider When Buying a Dehumidifier

At AlorAir, we make certain that our credibility runs from the performance of our products to the tremendous support we offer after sales. Especially for first time buyers, it is very important to consider all aspects that a dehumidifier and its company can offer. With our entire team, we make sure that what will come to your door is equipped with utmost sturdiness and high performance that will serve its purpose and last for a long time. Alongside of this is our 5-year warranty and ceaseless after-sales support.

Heavy-Duty Condensate Pump

Our dehumidifiers are equipped with a robust condensate pump that eliminates common issues of other devices available in the market. With our ergonomic design, installation and maintenance has never been easier. They also have a solid condensate pump with a capability of around 14.7ft. lifting distance that allows the unit to drain more efficiently, thus making it highly reliable and competitive in the market.

Rare Earth Alloy Tube Evaporator

Our innovative evaporator is meticulously made to withstand the harm brought by corrosive environments and fight the fatal flaw of most dehumidifiers which is Freon leakage. More so, it is made to maintain efficient heat transferability and maximum effectiveness at the lowest possible cost.

Remote Controlled

Many of our dehumidifiers are equipped with a remote control that aids users in controlling their units. This is very ideal especially in spaces where remote sensing is most required.

ENERGY SAVING

High COP for Guaranteed Energy Saving

Efficient energy consumption is another important aspect to consider in choosing the right dehumidifier. In AlorAir, our product prices reflect the best value offering our customers the ability to save more as they use their purchased unit. As we are Energy Star Rated, the high performance of drying a space does not contradict our unit’s ability to save energy consumption. More so, our unit can be deployed to dry a space and maintain a humidity of less than 50%.

Internal Corrosion Protection

AlorAir dehumidifiers are made using advanced technology that eliminates Freon leakage and corrosion. Knowing that basements and crawlspaces are home to hazardous compounds such as sulfide, hydroxide, and oxide, our dehumidifiers are carefully equipped to cope with any of them and continue to provide long-lasting heat transferability and high performance.

HGV (Hot Gas Valve) Defrosting System

This system offers an efficient defrosting process that allows our dehumidifiers to work at a low temperature of about 36°F. Users will not be bothered by periodic stoppage as how others in the market are issued with.

Easy Access to Internal Components

Our dehumidifiers are ergonomically designed to provide easy access of its internal parts. This also allows easy maintenance that contributes to a unit’s long life span. Overall, every unit we make is straightforward effective and simple to use.

Bypass Air Design

Our products have a humidity sensor that helps eliminate short-cycling. As technologically designed, the durability of our sensor is set to serve its purpose of turning off the device once the humidity is lower than the set point, and automatically turn it back on once the humidity becomes higher than the set point. This accuracy protects the lifespan of the product’s internal components, hindering harmful effects of a defective system.

5-Year Warranty

Despite taking pride on our products’ high performance and durability, we continue to extend our support through our 5-year warranty and continuous after-sales service. This ensures our customers that we remain loyal from the time their first purchase is made. Our website contains thorough information regarding our warranty policies and contact details to easily reach our support team.