Crawl space questions (Greensboro, Tryon: how much, home, buy)
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If you are still having moisture issues I would stongly recommend installation of a dehumidifier. The cheap ones are not rated for use in a crawlspace. Use in a crawlspace would probably void the warranty (if you care about such things. However, be aware that there have been some recalls on inexpensive units in the past few years due to potential fire issues. That said, I've had an inexpensive one in my crawlspace for 10 years and it has functioned without issue.
Currently I have some old vapor barrier covering 50-60% so it needs to go. This week/weekend I plan to remove it and clean up the crawl space. There's a few spots with mold so those will be cleaned and will rent a fogger from home depot and do the whole space. Then new vapor barrier will go down. 2nd phase is sealing up the vents and installing a dehumidifier.
Does anyone know of somewhere local that sells a crawl space dehumidifier? I found one in Greensboro but would like something a little closer.
Is it common to be deathly afraid of going into your crawlspace? The thought of snakes and a 2'x4' hole to escape from just horrifies me
Correct, haha! I do most of my Crawlspace inspections in the winter when I'm the only one crawling down there. In the summertime, I get a strong flashlight and just look from the door for standing water, or spray insecticide from there.
Correct, haha! I do most of my Crawlspace inspections in the winter when I'm the only one crawling down there. In the summertime, I get a strong flashlight and just look from the door for standing water, or spray insecticide from there.
Yes, been surprised too many times in crawl spaces. Agree with the go in winter comment.
Does anyone know of somewhere local that sells a crawl space dehumidifier? I found one in Greensboro but would like something a little closer.
You can order them online (be aware they can be heavy/cumbersome so make sure you have what you need to maneuver it around and lift it properly). Or anyone who deals in the HVAC space will sell you one.
I've been running a 70 pint dehumidifier in my crawlspace for about 2.5 years with no issues. I think the crawlspace rated ones are a bit overkill if you have a good vapor barrier in place and have directed water away from the foundation.
I've been running a 70 pint dehumidifier in my crawlspace for about 2.5 years with no issues. I think the crawlspace rated ones are a bit overkill if you have a good vapor barrier in place and have directed water away from the foundation.
I wouldn't sleep well knowing I was ignoring the manufacturers warning, considering the fires some of these things have caused when run under conditions they weren't designed for. Once you factor in the total lifespan of the unit, replacement cost and the energy efficiency of the larger ones, I personally don't think it's worth the gamble to run one that's designed and tested only for indoor spaces.
I wouldn't sleep well knowing I was ignoring the manufacturers warning, considering the fires some of these things have caused when run under conditions they weren't designed for. Once you factor in the total lifespan of the unit, replacement cost and the energy efficiency of the larger ones, I personally don't think it's worth the gamble to run one that's designed and tested only for indoor spaces.
Well, if you are running it in a crawlspace that is sealed, that is basically the same as running it indoors... With all other work being done the "right way", you shouldn't have excessive moisture. If you have a de-humidifier in your crawlspace that's running excessively, then you have moisture issues that need to be addressed.
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Well, if you are running it in a crawlspace that is sealed, that is basically the same as running it indoors... With all other work being done the "right way", you shouldn't have excessive moisture. If you have a de-humidifier in your crawlspace that's running excessively, then you have moisture issues that need to be addressed.
I tend to agree.
We have a residential unit under the house, and it is cool and dry.
I suspect it will give up the ghost one day from overwork and not burst into flame on me,
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