Basement Ventilation
I need help/suggestions. my cellar is humid and i need ventilation. the walls sweat and things i store get moist. i already installed a vent to hatch in the front but the rear is still moist. i have a vent from the furnace room to the outside vent in the back. i would like a…
I need help/suggestions. my cellar is humid and i need ventilation. the walls sweat and things i store get moist. i already installed a vent to hatch in the front but the rear is still moist. i have a vent from the furnace room to the outside vent in the back. i would like a fan or something to bring in fresh air. does anyone have suggestions as to what and who to do this work? approx. how much? getting desperate. thanks.
it’s a semi-attached rowhouse. i think i just need some fresh air blown in as there are no windows and only the one hatch located in the front. yes the cellar is subterranean.
Yeah, most dehumdifiers come with a hose and the bucket doesn’t fill as long as the hose drains. it has to drain “down” though…it won’t pump the water “up” to a drain.
And yes, if using only the bucket, it shuts off when the bucket is full.
I’d try a fan against the vent, blowing air in. It will exhaust wherever there are leaks or openings.
My dehumidifire connects to my pipe, so it is hassle free. It was easier to do than i thought
are you attached rowhouse? what walls seem wet? Is cellar totally subterranean? where do you think moisture is coming from? really need more info.
Some people think that dehumids draw more moisture thru walls into your area.
there are dehumidifiers that will pump out the water directly into a sink or drain somewhere.
I use a dehumifier in a basement that has a tank that fills up and then I empty it out. When it fills up it cuts off so don’t be concerned about not being around. It usually takes a week to reach capacity even on the worst of days.
thanks. @ daveinbedstuy: i was trying not to the dehumid. route as i am out of town frequently. the fan sounds good. also sounds like alittle work, but i don’t care. just want it done.
@mopar: i have a concrete floor and i drylocked the walls myself, but if there is consistent moisture, it doesn’t do much good. to be honest, i’m not satisfied with the vent. it cost $350 to install on my existing hatch.
Careful re wall coverings. If you have rock walls and a dirt floor, it is the nature of these materials to breathe and bring in moisture. That’s just the way they are. Covering can cause problems.
OP, we have the same problem you do and also need to install vents to our hatches. Can you add them to the existing hatches or do you need to install new hatches? Would you mind sharing who does this work and about how much it costs? Thank you so much.