What size dehumidifier do I need?

Dehumidifiers are rated by how many pints of water they can remove from the air during a 24-hour period. To make sure you choose the right size of dehumidifier, consider two important things: how humid is the area you plan to dehumidify and how large is it?

First, see which of these descriptions best suits the area you want to dehumidify.

• Moderately damp: Air sometimes feels damp and area has light, musty odor.

• Very damp: Air always feels damp and has a musty odor.

• Wet: Area feels and smells wet. Walls or floors sweat.

• Extremely wet: Floors and walls are wet.