Exploring Crawl Space Dehumidifier Options
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All air contains moisture and this is only natural, however, there can be too much. Especially in winter when moisture has been added through our day-to-day activities, such as boiling a kettle, drying clothes, showering and even breathing.
Labor saving appliances such as dishwashers, washing machines and tumble dryers also contribute to excess moisture in the home, which in turn leads to condensation and humidity
problems, especially in a crawl space or areas that are closed in and not
vented well, thereby the need for a dehumidifier.
A typical family adds as much as 20 pints (11 Liters) of excess moisture to the air every day.
That is a lot of moisture when you think about it. |
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In the days when houses were poorly insulated, the excess moisture easily escaped from the home. Today, the double-glazing and draught proofing that keep our homes much better insulated also traps in the excess moisture we generate.
Do I Need A Crawl Space Dehumidifier?
Make sure to look in your crawl space, basement and attic
as well. Mold could be a problem in areas where people don't normally go
on a routine basis. If you live in a modern, well insulated double - glazed bungalow or house, and you are getting black mold spots on the wallpaper - usually in a north or east facing corner, a slight mildew or mushroom smell when you come home after being out for a while, white mold spots on leather items such as shoes or coats left in a wardrobe - and condensation is appearing on the inside of your double-glazed windows - if you
recognize any of these symptoms or show any type of mold growing in any part of your home, you need a dehumidifier and you need one NOW before things deteriorate even further!
Is Too Much Humidity A Health Concern?
Yes, condensation and humidity can pose a threat to your health. Excess moisture can aggravate conditions such as arthritis and rheumatism. Recent research indicates that high humidity causes more house dust-mite activity, which increases the risk of asthma.
Should I run the unit all year long?
It depends on the level of humidity control you need. If you live in a northern climate and have forced-air heat, you probably don't need to run it year around.
If you live in a southern climate with the air conditioner running continuously, you probably don't need a
unit at all.
If you have a damp cellar or basement-or an area of the house where you want little or no humidity--you may have to run the unit year around.
How do I know what setting to use?
We suggest that you buy a separate, good-quality hygrometer to determine the actual moisture content of the air in the room you want to control. Then, with a bit of experimentation, you can set the humidistat on the
unit so that it cycles off when it reaches the humidity level you want to maintain. If you have any
further questions or need additional information feel free to contact us.
We are happy to help you.
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