Very high humidity levels can cause an intensive buildup of germs and bacteria in your house. Your basement especially can invite more parasites that any other place in your house, as it is more susceptible to moisture retention and poor ventilation. During summers, it is always better to take necessary precautions to avoid such moisture retention, as the allergens present in the atmosphere can cause a lot of air borne diseases, including breathing problems, asthma and allergies.
What you need is a good dehumidifier to absorb all the excess moisture from the air and keep it dry; one that also eliminates allergens to keep you safe and healthy, throughout the year.
So to help you in the process of buying one, here is a list of the top best dehumidifiers for your wet basement.
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The Homelabs 9 Gallon Dehumidifier
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This is a large 9 gallon dehumidifier created by Homelabs. It is a perfect fit for large basements that can be a breeding ground for allergens of all sorts. It is also Energy Star certified, which means it efficiently absorbs moisture quickly without taking a toll on your electricity bill.
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Considering the fact that this one has a pretty large water tank capacity, it would be the best size to get for a large basement; it absorbs up to 70 pints of moisture on a daily basis. Other than that, it also has a sleek and clean look as opposed to other dehumidifiers.It runs on a 24-hour cycle once you turn it on and works till the tank is full; it then shuts off automatically. On top of that, it also has a drain hose outlet which allows you to let the dehumidifier automatically drain once its tank is full. However it doesn’t come with a drain hose.
Another one of its notable features is its turbo mode. On turbo mode the fan speed is increased for maximum absorption of moisture and reduction of odor. This can come in very handy during extreme humid conditions.
One major downside though, is the fact that it heats up a lot during operation.
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Pros
- Large 9-gallon water tank capacity
- Turbo mode for extreme humidity
- Auto shut-off feature
- Water drain outlet
Cons
- Quite bulky and not easy to carry
- No drain hose provided in spite of drain outlet
- Heating up of device
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The Pro Breeze Electric Mini Dehumidifier
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This is a high-efficiency mini dehumidifier that is suitable for small spaces created by Pro Breeze – an already established name in the air purification field. It is very lightweight, compact in design and very easy to carry around.
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The Pro Breeze mini dehumidifier is best suited for small places considering the fact that it is a mini size. Yet it is highly efficient and absorbs up to 9 ounces of water per day, with a tank capacity of 16 ounces of water. Now for a mini dehumidifier that does seem like some reasonable figures, but it means that you will have to drain the tank every other day, which a lot of people might not have time for.
It can be used in spaces spanning an area of up to 150 square feet, which is pretty small.One of its notable features is that it uses the unique Whisper Technology for operation. It means a low noise Peltier system that does not need a compressor. Although this is a really good thing, the absence of a compressor could render the device less powerful.It also features an auto shutoff, along with an indicator light for when the tank is full.
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Pros
- Whisper technology for low noise
- Auto shut off feature
- Indicator light for water tank
Cons
- Suitable only for small spaces such as a damp basement apartment
- Frequent draining of water tank required
- Lack of a compressor
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Conclusion
Out of the top, if you are looking for a heavy-duty and efficient dehumidifier for a considerably sized basement, then I would suggest the hOmeLabs Dehumidifier. It has everything you need in a dehumidifier including a large water tank and a good coverage area.
On the other hand, if you are looking for a low-budget option, then the Pro Breeze Electric Mini Dehumidifier would be a good bet as it does have a good set of features. The cons can be ignored if you have a small setting.