Basement ventilation
Would you like to regulate the humidity in your basement? We install intelligent basement ventilation systems with integrated heat recovery. Our devices are very economical and almost silent.
Automatic basement ventilation
In damp cellars, there is often a musty smell and mold. Persistent moisture can cause lasting damage to the fabric of the building and lead to a reduction in the value of the property. Passive ventilation via cellar windows, however, is not able to regulate the moisture in a targeted manner and can lead to increased heating costs in winter.
According to a study by SwissEnergy (Swiss Federal Office of Energy SFOE), moisture-controlled basement ventilation systems are the optimal solution because they consume little energy and reduce the risk of mold to virtually zero [1.]. In addition, they lead to a noticeable improvement in the indoor climate via increased air circulation. This can itself have positive effects on the floors above.
We analyze the moisture in your basement, install intelligent basement ventilation and install electrophysical wall dehumidification if required. Our ventilators can ventilate in both directions and, in addition to humidity sensors, have integrated heat recovery. Contact us without obligation.
⇓ Leaflet «Ventilation of basement rooms» of the Swiss Building Services Association (German)
⇓ Passive ventilation: «How to ventilate a basement properly» information sheet
Our services
- Humidity measurement and analysis of the indoor climate
- Installation of an economical basement ventilation system with heat recovery
- Optional electrophysical basement dehumidification
- Optional individual room ventilation in living rooms
Your advantages
- Prevention of moisture damage, improvement of the indoor climate
- Mold prevention and reduction of musty odors
- Protection of the building fabric through improved ventilation
- Automatic, economical and quiet operation, controllable remotely
Automatic ventilation of a musty basement room is able to significantly improve the indoor climate
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Do you have any further questions or may we prepare an offer for you?
Get in touch with us without obligation. We look forward to your inquiry!
Get in touch with us without obligation. We look forward to your inquiry!
Tobias Bayer
Managing Director
What is the cost of basement ventilation?
We install basement ventilation in the canton of Bern from CHF 3'000. The effective price depends on the following factors: Type of ventilation, size of the cellar, complexity of the installation, duration of the journey. In combination with electrophysical basement dehumidification, we install basement ventilation throughout Switzerland. Ask us without obligation.
What are the advantages of basement ventilation?
The benefits of basement ventilation include moisture control, mold prevention, building fabric protection, indoor air quality improvement, energy savings, improved indoor environment, and radon protection.
How does basement ventilation work?
Intelligent cellar ventilation systems can ventilate in both directions. The ventilation unit controls itself independently via the humidity sensors for effective humidity reduction in the cellar room. An integrated filter prevents pollen or other pollutants from entering the cellar. An integrated heat recovery system also ensures energy-saving ventilation.
Why choose basement ventilation from Haustrocknung.ch?
Haustrocknung.ch is specialized in dehumidification of buildings since 2010. We advise you competently on the systems that make sense in your case and ensure professional installation. With us you are in good hands.
How much does basement ventilation cost in Switzerland?
Haustrocknung.ch sells basement ventilation systems starting at CHF 3,000 (installation included). For projects involving electrophysical wall dehumidification using the DRYMAT® system, we install basement ventilation systems throughout Switzerland.
What factors determine the cost of basement ventilation?
The actual price for basement ventilation depends on the type of ventilation, the size of the basement, the complexity of the installation and the length of the journey. Ask us without obligation.
How much does basement ventilation cost in electricity?
The estimated annual electricity costs for a basement ventilation system are CHF 25. Our smart basement ventilation systems are adjustable in multiple stages and have a maximum power consumption of less than 6 watts.
How does basement ventilation affect heating costs?
Our basement ventilation systems come with integrated heat recovery. This means that 80 % of heat is recovered during the ventilation process. Compared to manual window ventilation, you’ll therefore save a lot of energy with basement ventilation. Either way, a newly installed basement ventilation system has virtually no noticeable negative effect on heating costs.
How does basement ventilation work?
Smart basement ventilation systems provide bidirectional ventilation with humidity or time-based control for effective humidity reduction. A filter prevents pollutants from entering. Integrated heat recovery enables energy-efficient ventilation during cooler seasons.
How loud is a basement ventilation system when it's running?
Our modern basement ventilation systems are twice as quiet as the standard requires for installation in a bedroom (23 dB(A)).
What should you keep in mind when installing a basement ventilation system?
The complexity of the installation is a cost-driving factor: For example, installation is significantly more labor-intensive if we have to install the fan using a lift.
How is the basement ventilation controlled?
Our smart ventilation units are generally self-regulating via humidity or time controls. In addition, you can also operate the basement ventilation system using a remote control.
Where does the use of basement ventilation make sense?
Basement ventilation is particularly useful when there is high humidity in the basement or when people regularly spend time in the basement. Basement ventilation has a noticeably positive effect on the indoor climate.
How does the installation of basement ventilation?
After inspecting the property, we’ll work with you to determine which ventilation unit is best suited to the on-site conditions, what size it should be, and where and how you’d like to install it. We will then install the unit, test it, and provide you with an introduction to its operation and maintenance.
How long does it take to install a basement ventilation system?
Installing basement ventilation usually takes one day.
What is the service life of the basement ventilation?
The basement ventilation system comes with a 2-year warranty. However, with proper maintenance, the unit should last at least 10 years.
Questions & Answers
R. S. from Montreux says:
«The house stayed completely dry, no more wet floors, no more damp walls! We recommend DRYMAT®, the electrophysical system for wall dehumidification, with full conviction!» ➝ other references
Simple and fast installed fan
The effort required to install a ventilation system in the basement, for example, is modest. The easiest way is to install it in an existing window or ventilation shaft (plug-and-play principle). Otherwise, a core drilling is required - also no witchcraft. Only an underground installation including core drilling requires additional digging work. The basement fan only requires a socket with household electricity.
The fan in the basement or apartment is equipped with a humidity meter (hygrostat) or timer. The humidity meter can be adjusted continuously. In the apartment, basement or garage, the humidity can be adjusted by dehumidification to a preset value between 40-90% humidity. However, optimally it is set to 50-60% for a room in the basement.
Depending on the optimal solution, a fan is installed in the basement or in the apartment, which alternately ventilates in and out or only out. In the process, the built-in ceramic element recovers the heat. The fans can also be linked together via radio. Then the intelligent fans ventilate in combination. This creates a draft in the room / basement.
In all cases, the fans ventilate their cellar completely independently, so that the user has no control effort for air exchange. So you always have fresh and dry air and musty, musty odors or moisture damage do not form in the first place.
Our warranty service
For our ventilation systems for air dehumidification and fresh, dry air, we provide a 2-year warranty in accordance with the electrical appliance standard applicable in Switzerland and the EU.
