Hi All,
We need to dry out the basement a bit, it's anew new home, w/ full unfinished basement, located in NE - we've noticed it's damper than we'd like down there (no leaks or flooding, just damp)... the temp in summer never gets above 68 even when 90's outdoors
I've noticed that Sears sell several models of dehumidifier, and they are delineated by 2 factors:
Compressor type - Reciprocating or Rotary - any thoughts on benefits of either? Energy Star compliance - obviously a plus when considering ROI
I'm not concerned about the dehumidifiers tank capacity as I will install a small pump to empty the reservoir whenever it needs it (did this w/ an earlier house, used a fishtank pump, worked great - pumped the water through a small hose out a window into the garden), never had to worry about it going off due to full tank.
I'm more concerned with the reliability of the compressor, hence the request - any thoughts?
Also, I've got about 40' of un-insulated cold water pipe running along ceiling - sweats a lot in humid weather (leaves tell-tale wet line on concrete floor - no real puddle though) - will insulating this have much of an effect either way?
Thanks,
Kevin O'