Appliances · SOC 49-9031

Basement Dehumidifier Setup cost

Basement dehumidifier — that’s the everyday name. On Fairange it’s a published hours band (0.5/1.0/2.0) plus a materials band, run through BLS OEWS May 2025 wages for Home Appliance Repairers (SOC 49-9031).

Appliance work splits cleanly into repair (parts + diagnostic) versus replace (unit price dominates). For Basement Dehumidifier Setup we use mid hours of 1.0 and materials around $270, then apply the same 2.0× / 2.25× / 2.5× labor markup schedule as every other Fairange job.

Last updated from data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · PPI construction materials 2026-09

What this estimate can’t tell you. Roof pitch, an old house or code upgrades, tough access, permits, emergency or after-hours calls, and brand tier can push a real quote outside this range.
Hours (low / mid / high)
0.5 / 1.0 / 2.0
Materials band
$200 – $350
U.S. mid (before ZIP)
$331

deliver/place one ~50-pint ENERGY STAR dehumidifier, set humidity, and route drain hose to floor drain or sink; dedicated circuit or condensate pump plumbing extras out of band. National OEWS mean wage used on this page: $26.94/hr (SOC 49-9031).

How the national mid is built

Before you enter a ZIP we use the U.S. OEWS mean wage for Home Appliance Repairers (SOC 49-9031): $26.94/hr (BLS OEWS May 2025). Mid estimate ≈ 1.0 hours × $26.94 × 2.25× markup + materials mid $270 (with a small regional materials factor). Low uses p10 wages × 2.0×; high uses p90 × 2.5×. National planning band: $217 – $331 – $544.

Full algebra: methodology. Markup schedule is Fairange’s published assumption, not a BLS figure.

Materials band (cited retail)

Published materials low / mid / high: $200 / $270 / $350 (deliver/place one ~50-pint ENERGY STAR dehumidifier, set humidity, and route drain hose to floor drain or sink; dedicated circuit or condensate pump plumbing extras out of band). Shelf checks that shaped the band (see also DATA_SOURCES):

GE ADEL50LZ 50-pt ~$268 (312405764); Frigidaire FHDP5033Y1 with pump ~$270.59 (338840788); other 50-pt ENERGY STAR ~$279. Whole-house HVAC dehumidifier / sealed crawlspace systems out of band.

What usually moves the number

What’s in the planning band

Delivery/install or diagnostic labor in the hours band, plus the unit or parts band above.

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Basement Dehumidifier Setup FAQ

How much does basement dehumidifier setup cost?

National mid planning estimate is about $331 before you enter a ZIP — labor from BLS OEWS May 2025 Home Appliance Repairers (SOC 49-9031, national mean $26.94/hr) × published hours, plus materials. Local OEWS wages move the band once you type a ZIP.

What hours, materials, and markup do you assume?

Hours 0.5 / 1.0 / 2.0. Materials band $200 / $270 / $350 from cited Home Depot (or similar) retail listings documented in DATA_SOURCES — not lead-gen marketplace averages. Example shelf checks: GE ADEL50LZ 50-pt ~$268 (312405764); Frigidaire FHDP5033Y1 with pump ~$270.59 (338840788); other 50-pt ENERGY STAR ~$279. Whole-house HVAC dehumidifier / sealed crawlspace systems . Labor markup 2.0× / 2.25× / 2.5× (Fairange methodology).

Is this a bid?

No. It’s an educational planning range. Collect at least three written scopes from licensed pros and compare exclusions — permits, haul-away, patching, and code upgrades.

Any rebates or tax credits?

Some utilities rebate ENERGY STAR dehumidifiers — check your utility. Fairange does not quote federal tax credits on this page.

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