The use of dehumidifiers in homes is on the rise, especially in the southeast and coastal areas. Dehumidifiers have long been known for their aid in reducing moisture levels in damp areas and are especially helpful to keep mildew and mold from harming those who are allergic to such allergens, and by saving wooden structures like home foundations from excessive wood moisture levels or worse, deterioration and wood rot which can and do result in the compromise and collapse of home foundations.

While installing and utilizing a dehumidifier in conjunction with a simple vapor barrier may seem like an easy or quicker fix to a home’s moisture problem, this approach usually leads to increased energy expenses and in many cases causes the equipment to fail prematurely. Proper installation is imperative as well. The most common reason for equipment failure is that most dehumidifiers do not have low enough, adjustable set points and so, they run excessively causing over drying and/or equipment burnout.

ATMOX INC, a Charlotte-based technology developer and manufactureris now producing and distributing its all-new Dehumidifier Adapter Kit in conjunction with a newly developed connection with US dehumidifier manufacturer, Aprilaire. Theadapter kit allows the proprietary ACE by ATMOX controller,for the crawlspace, to auto adjust run time or turn-off an Aprilaire dehumidifier as atmospheric conditions and data sensor measurements are met. This is part of what ATMOX calls managing the “ATMOXsphere” in your crawlspace. Prior to this, ATMOX was making and distributing its original Dehumidifier Relay Kit which uniquely allows homeowners the ability to manage SantaFe brand dehumidifier settings more precisely than OEM options when used in combination with ATMOX controllers.

For questions about a home’s wood moisture levels, dampness in the crawlspace or in the attic, or bad smells in these related spaces, connect with your home service provider and ask for the ATMOX brand by name. Our product specialists are available to help installers easily learn the process, determine best solutions based on a home’s geographic location and size, and provide quick and virtual demonstrations as needed.

ATMOX has been in busines for twenty-five years and makes its products available for purchase and installation exclusively through area home service contractors.