Need A Dehumidifier For
Basement Dampness & Moisture?
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Does your basement have a damp, musty smell? Have you
noticed condensation on the walls? Do you have white or black "fuzzy
stuff" growing? You need a dehumidifier.
Humidity
has a tendency to accumulate in the below ground levels, more specifically at the
floor level and is generally very difficult to eliminate. If you have a
large basement (over 1,400 square feet) then you might want to consider
purchasing two 55 pint units. The key is to provide adequate
dehumidification for the amount of space that is showing problems.
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What are dehumidifiers?
A dehumidifier can help to remove moisture from damp areas. They help to prevent mold and eliminate humidity to help prevent allergies, mold build-up, and more.
How do they work?
Air is drawn into the unit by a fan. The air is then cooled down and the excess moisture condenses onto a chilled surface after which it is safely collected in the removable water container.
The air is then reheated with the energy removed during the cooling phase and returned to the room significantly warmer and drier than before.
What Causes The Problem?
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.
A typical family adds as much as 20 pints (11 Liters) of excess moisture to the air every day.
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.
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.
Do I Need A Dehumidifier In My Basement?
Here is a brief overview: If your home feels very dry, you have no condensation in winter and you have good ventilation including an open coal fire, then the answer is probably no. If like the majority of us your home feels humid, you have condensation on the windows in winter and central heating instead of an open fire, then the answer is probably yes.
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.
Is a dehumidifier in your basement an option for you?
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