Does Your Encapsulated Crawl Space Need a Dehumidifier?

Many homeowners deal with moisture issues in their homes—and they often start in the crawl space. But if your crawl space is already encapsulated (with a vapor barrier or some similar moisture shield), then why is moisture still affecting your home?

Well, there’s a high chance your current encapsulation methods aren’t totally complete.

What’s missing? A crawl space dehumidifier.

Why Does an Encapsulated Crawl Space Need a Dehumidifier?

An unprotected crawl space is more likely to become moldy, harbor pests, and increase your home’s energy bills. Having an encapsulated crawl space (and by that, we mean crawl spaces with a vapor barrier lining the floor and walls) is a great advantage for any home.

Unfortunately, even the best vapor barriers cannot lock all moisture out without other solutions to support it. This is where a dehumidifier comes in. Having one installed alongside a vapor barrier creates a controlled environment in your crawl space—one protected from both humidity and groundwater.

What Are the Benefits?

Benefits of using a dehumidifier to get a dry crawl space include:

• Lower energy bills
• Stronger floor supports
• Healthier air quality
• Better protection against crawl space pests

In general, investing in any crawl space solutions (including crawl space drainage, a sump pump system, or drainage matting) will help keep your crawl space dry. Explore our crawl space solutions to see what your options are.

What Is the Best Crawl Space Dehumidifier?  

It’s crucial to choose a proper dehumidifier that will provide a long-term solution. Conventional household dehumidifiers are usually small and require daily, manual emptying of their water collection buckets. Plus, the average household unit can only remove up to 40 pints of water per day and won’t have enough power to dry out the entire crawl space. 

Investing in a high-quality dehumidifier is the better option when it comes to keeping your crawl space dry. At Ohio Basement Authority, we install the AquaStop™ Crawl Space Air System, a premier dehumidifier that comes with the following benefits:

• ENERGY STAR® efficiency rating
• 100 liter water removal capacity per day
• Self-draining pump
• Quiet operation

If you’re interested in learning more about our dehumidifier, check out this page and consider scheduling a free inspection with our team!

Contact Professionals at Ohio Basement Authority

Many homeowners often spot signs of humidity in their homes, such as condensation, but don’t know where it is coming from.

A healthy and safe house is a must-have and the installation of a dehumidifier as part of an encapsulated crawl space helps you make that into a reality.

Call our team of professionals and schedule a free inspection, and we’ll recommend the best course of action to meet the needs of your crawl space.

Holly Richards-Purpura

Content Writer

Holly is a Content Writer for Groundworks who has written and edited web content for the foundation services industry for almost 10 years. With a background in journalism, her passion for the written word runs deep. Holly lives in Columbus, OH, with her husband. Along with educating homeowners, she also has a big heart for the Big Apple.