Crawl Space Dehumidifier Install and Air Inducer Seal in Cary

This one is a good example of how small issues left alone can quietly cause big problems. We were called out to a home in Cary where a defunct air inducer was sitting open in the ductwork - basically an unsealed hole pulling unconditioned air and moisture straight into the crawl space system. Not ideal. We sealed it up clean before moving on to the main event.

The main install on this job was an Aprilaire E70 dehumidifier, and it's one of our go-to units for a reason. It's built specifically for crawl spaces and tight encapsulated environments. It pulls serious moisture out of the air consistently, runs efficiently, and it's tough enough to handle the conditions down there long-term. We hung it properly from the joists so it's secure and accessible.

The crawl space itself already had a vapor barrier laid across the floor and up the walls - which is exactly the kind of setup that makes a dehumidifier work the way it's supposed to. When you combine a solid vapor barrier with a properly sized dehumidifier, you're creating a controlled environment instead of just reacting to moisture damage after the fact. That's the difference between managing the problem and actually solving it.

Excess moisture in a crawl space doesn't stay in the crawl space. It moves up into the living area, affects air quality, can warp wood, and creates conditions where mold likes to grow. Sealing that open air inducer and getting the dehumidifier dialed in means this homeowner isn't fighting that battle anymore.

Little fixes matter. And pairing them with the right equipment makes the whole system work the way it should.