Consumer Reports recommends the biggest ones available because they
tend to be energy efficient and you can always turn them down. The
Sears models always do well and are cheap.



"Ketz" wrote in message
s.com...
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.