I have a 1600 sq ft home. The wellmate sprung a leak last Sat and soaked the basement. Im running fans down there and just got a 40 pint dehumidifier per the service guy. What setting should I set it. I have central air. I don't want basement to mold. I had it at 50 just put it on 45.
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30-40% in winter. Otherwise below 60% to keep mold away. Or even below 50% to avoid dust mites.
You can also see this question: Humidity Levels.
The simplist solution to dehumidifying in an area with no drain is to use a dehimidifier with a built in pump such as this one:
It has a long thin tube that can be routed to an area with a drain (such as a washing machine drainpipe) or to the outside (through a window frame or a very small hole drilled through the wall). If to the outside, you need to direct it away from the foundation.
There are a few versions available and they tend to cost a good bit more than a simple tank type, but the convenience may make it worthwhile.
If you already have a good dehumidifier and don't want the expense of replacing it, you may be able to use an add-on dehumidifier pump such as this one
It is hooked up to the demidifier and then uses a thin tube to move the water in the same manner as a pumping dehumidifier.
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Best Answer
Humidity levels between 40-50% are what most people prefer in a house. So, I'd say that setting is fine. If you live in a humid region, you may want to keep the dehumidifier running down there all the time (and set it up to drain via a hose rather than having to constantly empty the bucket)