On Fri, 30 Sep 2005 15:12:33 GMT, "Joseph Meehan"
wrote:

A cupla years ago I was looking for a DH also.
I believe it was the Consumer's mag that said to get the largest one
you can afford. I did that and it worked fine.

Splinter

Appliance Repair Aid wrote:
k wrote:
I need to size a dehumidifier for a basement that's about 1,050 sq
ft. The space is irregular but open, and there is a floor drain
available. I don't know how to specify one, and am probably asking
the wrong questions on google. Is there a chart somewhere that will
help me size a unit.

This is a damp basement, and for the first time it's smelling moldy
(or maybe just crappy). We rarely go down there, so is a
dehumidifier even our best bet?

thanks,
Keith

Hi,

I need to size a dehumidifier for a basement that's about 1,050 sq
ft.

This might help...
http://www.applianceaid.com/dehumidsize.html

That is likely about as good a chart as you are going to get. The only
thing likely better might be an experienced professional from your local
area to make a judgment call based on a good amount of experience with like
homes in like conditions.


We rarely go down there, so is a dehumidifier even our
best bet?

Having one would be a good idea.

jeff.
Appliance Repair Aid
http://www.applianceaid.com/