Industrial Dehumidifiers
Be prepared to spend a bit of money if you are looking for an industrial dehumidifier. However, if you shop around a bit, you still can find a good deal. The internet is the perfect place to buy a dehumidifier because you can shop around before you buy. In addition, going to a local hardware store is not going to give a very large selection comparatively speaking. In fact, places like Home Depot or Lowes often have industrial dehumidifiers for rent, but rarely have them for sale. Plus you will have to pay a very large premium for these products because they are not getting the bulk discount like a wholesaler would. The other option is to contact the manufacturer directly, but this can be a pain and because you are only buying one dehumidifier they are going to charge you way more than their wholesalers. But even if you are going to buy your dehumidifier at an actual store, shop around on the internet first to make sure you are getting a good deal.
Industrial dehumidifiers are a bit more complicated than a home dehumidifier. For small houses you can get away with emptying a tank every few days, but for an industrial dehumidifier you are really going to want to get a pump to pump that water outside. Most dehumidifiers that are industrial strength are going to come with one of these pumps, but you need to make sure you understand what kind of fitting you will be expecting for the pump. It will make a very big difference in the type of drainage system that you need within your building. This is not just going to be your average home dehumidifier that can run the hose directly into a basement sink. You need to make sure you have a proper drain to handle the amount of water that may be coming out of the dehumidifier. You need to check the manufacturers recommended drainage specs before you make your purchase. It is even possible that you may be limited in the size of a dehumidifier that you can purchase especially if you are in building that has concrete walls and poor drainage.
Make sure that you are looking at the square foot coverage when looking for a dehumidifier. Make sure you are not overspending for only 500 foot coverage. There are many dehumidifiers that can go all the way up to 10,000 square feet without being too intrusive which is perfect for a mid-sized business. There are larger dehumidification systems available, but it is generally recommended that you just use more than one dehumidifier if you are looking for a space larger than 10,000 square feet. However, understand that if you want a quality dehumidifier you are not going to be able to get it for $100. However, there are some great deals out there for those that cover 1000 feet or more so if you shop around you can still find a good deal. We've seen industrial strength full metal dehumidifiers going for as low as $750 so there are still deals to be found on the internet. Expect that you are going to pay quite a bit more than that from the manufacturer themselves or an industrial supply store.
There are some companies that specifically market towards industrial dehumidifiers, but they are few and far between so it is important that you research the company as well. However, this is not the only option. Many businesses prefer to just stack up on many residential dehumidifiers. For the same price as an industrial dehumidifier, in some cases you can get 5 or more residential dehumidifiers. Keep in mind that residential dehumidifiers are not designed to run at full strength 100% of the time so they will not last nearly as long. Plus the warranties are not going to be the same for a residential dehumidifier as they would be for an industrial dehumidifier. The parts will be made completely differently and you will typically get a much more solid metal machine with an industrial dehumidifier. If the dehumidifier is for a factory or warehouse then it is much more likely that an industrial dehumidifier will be the choice that needs to be made. However, for a small office a residential dehumidifier or a couple of them may work instead.
Perhaps the most important reason to get an industrial dehumidifier is for places with possibilities of floods or places that have already experienced flood damage. A residential dehumidifier will bring the humidity level down low enough to kill mold if it is under 750 square feet or so for a quality mid sized dehumidifier, but it is not designed to handle floods or water spills. They can still take care of flood damage and prevent harmful mold and bacteria, but the amount of time needed to take care of the humidity problem is going to be significantly longer than an industrial dehumidifier. For the times when a flood or large spill needs to be taken care of very quickly, then industrial dehumidifiers are the preferred choice for taking care of the moisture problem.
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Dehumidifiers of all kinds can be incredibly helpful especially in moist areas. They are a fantastic backup in case of flood damage as well. You should definitely pick one up as it will make your life so much more comfortable. But like any other product, it is important to know what you are going to be using the product for and then purchase accordingly. If it is industrial strength dehumidifier that you need, then do not waste your time with residential dehumidifiers that are not going to take care of your problem. There are a variety of industrial dehumidifiers out there that will give you the power you need to handle excess moisture on a large scale.






