"Ketz" wrote in message
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Hi

I'm looking around for a good inexpensive dehumidifier for a finished
basement (25x25x7). The basement doesn't really have a big humidity
problem, but there's still enough moisture and dampness to sometimes
create a little mildew/mold in the kitchen and bathroom areas. There's
no moisture on the Walls and floors. I haven't measured the humidity
levels, but during the summer some dampness is noticeable only when
temp is in the 90s. I wish to keep these areas as dry as possible
during the house-heating/winter season too. Should I get something
bigger or smaller than a 20-30 pint? I don't know if I should worry
much about this, but I just want to play it safe.

I live in New Jersey.

Thanks in advance for your help.

It really depends on how much your basement leaks. Not only water from the
water table, but in terms of hot air from other areas.

I have a small dehumidifier that does fine for a larger basement than yours.
I just bought the cheapest I could find at Wally World. I have it dump water
directly into my floor drain, so capacity is no issue.

During the winter, humidity is generally not a problem (except too low
humidity). Check the shelves. The store sell humidifuiers in winter.
Dehumidifiers are hard to find.

I guess you need to explain what the problem is. Does your home have wood
construction? Wood has certain humidity levels inherently. Do you really
want to disrupt those? Is it mold, cement problems, cracking walls,
paranoia, what???

Are the kitchen and bathroom in the basement? (doubt it). If so, look at air
leaks to the basement. If not, why blame the basement?