Sizing Guide

How to determine the right
dehumidifier size
Condition without a dehumidifier
(during warm and humid outdoor donditions)
Removal
capacity
needed in
terms of
pints per
24 hours
Moderately damp
Space feets damp and smells musty only in warm, humid weather.
Very damp
Space always feets damp and smells musty.
Walls and floor show damp spot.
Wet
Feels and smells wet. Seepage occurs.
Mold and mildew growing on surface.
Square feet of area
500
pints pints pints pints
1000 1500 2000
10 14 18 22
pints pints pints pints
12 17 22 27
pints pints pints pints
14 20 26 32
Source: Association of Home Appilance Manufacturers