Crawl Space Dehumidifier, Total Home Performance, Easton, MD

There are four basic steps to encapsulating your crawl space which is the recommended solution for controlling most crawl space environments. Crawl space encapsulation includes:

  1. A crawl space inspection. We look for standing water, mold, and pest issues. We'll also see if any old insulation has to be removed.

  2. Air sealing and insulation. We sealing vents, gaps, and holes and add spray foam insulation.

  3. Crawl space vapor barrier installation.

  4. Dehumidifier installation to keep moisture levels under control.

The Key Final Step in Crawl Space Repair

The first three steps of crawl space encapsulation are crucial to creating a dry, mold- and pest-free environment, and none of them will do the job alone. However, to ensure your crawl space doesn’t experience excess humidity and condensation throughout the year, installing a crawl space dehumidifier is a must.

Why is a Crawl Space Dehumidifier Important?

All the cracks and holes are sealed and there’s a vapor barrier covering your crawl space floor and walls. But without a dehumidifier, you still won’t have complete control of the air in your crawl space. With ductwork and plumbing carrying hot or cool air through your crawl space, there is still the opportunity for differing temperatures to cause condensation. That’s why the final step of installing a crawl space dehumidifier is essential.

Your crawl space is included in your thermal envelope when it’s encapsulated and can easily affect the quality of the air you breathe. This is why you want the air in your crawl space to be safe and healthy, without high levels of humidity which can have an effect on indoor air quality, as well as leading to mold, rot, and other structural damage.

Crawl Space Dehumidifier Installation

Total Home Performance installs dehumidifiers specifically made for your crawl space on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. These low-maintenance dehumidifiers are capable of producing 50–155 pints of water when necessary to aid in maintaining optimum humidity levels, from 50%–55%, all year. With a dehumidifier installed in your crawl space, you’ll be protected from excess humidity and associated issues from creeping up into your home.

Improve the air quality in your home with a conditioned crawl space. Contact us or call (410) 822-1390 today for more information.

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  • The contractor was thorough, professional and impressive in the presentation and completion of the work completed at our home. Their work crew was extremely neat, efficient and timely in getting the work done. I highly recommend Total Home Performance, L.L.C.

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    Dean Hinton

  • Total Performance LLC was a very professional, hard working group. Since we are a total electric house with three heat pumps and a crawl space, we are looking forward to a lower power bill this winter.

    Ed Bishop

  • Total Home Performance was an excellent contractor. They were very knowledgeable and recommended solutions which were very helpful in improving the livability and energy efficiency in my home.

    Peter Kennedy

  • Contractor was on time, neat, had very good workers, and cleaned up after finished. Very satisfied.

    Patrick

  • The owner of the company Derek, came to our home soon after we contacted the company for an audit. He seemed to do a very thorough evaluation in all parts of the house.

    Joyce M. Fitzpatrick

  • We had our home sealed and our crawl space too and as the winter months are here---we feel the difference already.

    Tim Nowak

  • Addressed a number of issues we had with an old "ballon frame" house. Updated crawlspace and insulated attic.

    Gary

  • The work was done effeciently and I could feel the difference in the in the heat/air right away. I am very happy with the work that was done.

    Judy

  • Designated work completed as scheduled. Workers were courteous and completed work in above average manner.

    Larry Fry

  • I was amazed at the immediate impact of house sealing on the level of comfort. I have to wait until next winter to see if the savings are as expected. The contractors crew were very professional and very careful.

    B J Latka

  • We were very pleased with Total Home Performance and the energy audit experience. All the employees were very professional, they showed up on time to perform the audit, which took about two hours, as they indicated.

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  • Very capable personnel, respectful of our home, pleasant, able to answer question intelligently, thorough.

    John Bayliss

  • Company was outstanding.

    Dr Bill Plack

  • This is the second time the contractor has done work for us and each time it was a delight doing business with him.

    The Danns

  • We are delighted with the work that Total Home Performance performed in our home. The workers and the type of work they did were professional. They updated us on the status of work. We would definitely utilize them in the future if the need arises.

    David Turner

  • Total home performance did a great job sealing, removing decking in attic and installing new insulation and attic tent. They cleaned everything left no mess. Wife was very happy when she got home.

    Jimmy

  • Everyone was very nice and explained the reason for every improvement they suggested. There were several issues with having my information submitted for my rebates from my electric company, but they were eventually resolved.

    Crystal D.

  • Professional and friendly people provided excellent service.

    David Gibson

  • The company was dependable in terms of doing what they said they would, when they said they would. They seemed to be very knowledgeable. They resolved several of the issues that their audit indicated were problems.

    Karen

  • I can only say one word for the performance of Total Home Performance LLC is EXCELLENCE in all areas of work performed. Aside from a job well done, cleaned up working space at the end of each day, kept me informed as to what was taking place from day to day, and also finished the job on time.

    BJD

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    Roger Crow

  • Total Home Performance has been very easy to deal with and I found them very efficient.

    Julie Libby

  • Matt Hargrove and his crew were excellent, on time and completed the work as indicated with no additional ala carte charges. Matt came out on the evening of hurricane Irene after we noticed our sump pump not working.

    Deb Rich

  • All went well. Very polite and professional. Finished work in timely manner. Hope it helps improve our heating costs!

    Bonnie Greer

  • From start to finish a very good experience. Complete analysis of needed upgrading to implementation was very positive experience. Work crew was very responsible and personable.

    Chuck and Ruth Barbour

  • My experience with the Maryland Home Performance program was very good for the following reasons. 1. The use of a certified contractor in energy efficient methods. 2. Having a certified contractor company that employs a crew that does good work.

    Sidney Schneider

  • Contractor was professional and completed all tasks as agreed. Program was helpful. We hope to realize energy savings over the coming years.

    Bruce Thomas

  • The contractors were kind, courteous and respectful of our home.

    Ed Watkins

  • The workers were experienced, fast, and neat. In addition they were polite. This is my first year in my home so I have no way of comparing my energy use this year with other years. I am satisfied with the work done.

    Carol

  • Work was completed on time and the workers went above and beyond. Great company to work with kept us informed the whole process

    Richard Covert

  • I can only say one word for the performance of Total Home Performance LLC is EXCELLENCE in all areas of work performed. Aside from a job well done, cleaned up working space at the end of each day, kept me informed as to what was taking place from day to day, and also finished the job on time.

    Maryland Local

  • From start to finish a very good experience. Complete analysis of needed upgrading to implementation was very positive experience. Work crew was very responsible and personable.

    Maryland Local

  • The workers were experienced, fast, and neat. In addition they were polite. This is my first year in my home so I have no way of comparing my energy use this year with other years. I am satisfied with the work done.

    Maryland Local

  • Matt Hargrove and his crew were excellent, on time and completed the work as indicated with no additional a-la carte charges. Matt came out on the evening of hurricane Irene after we noticed our sump pump not working.

    Maryland Local

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