Category: Dehumidifiers

Enduring high heat makes you uncomfortable, and when this high heat is combined with elevated levels of humidity, it becomes unbearable. Apart from making it awkward, high humidity levels also pose serious health challenges. A high moisture level in a living space is a potential breeding ground for molds, mildews, dust mites, and other allergy triggers. Nowadays, residences are designed to be air-tight, trapping excess moisture and pollutants inside. Being underground, basements tend to stay damp, and limited ventilation leads to humid, stagnant, smelly air. Some basements lack windows entirely, while others have tiny windows that are often located up high at ground level. If left unattended without proper ventilation, your basement can become a repository of mold spores, pungent smells, and other harmful pollutants. See also: How Much Does…

Humidity presents a challenge, especially during the summer heat. High humidity can make the air feel heavy and may lead to become a breeding ground for mildew, bacteria, and dust mites' growth. Excessive moisture in the basement leads to the deterioration of furnishings, such as carpet, wood, and structural elements. Items stored in the basement, especially those made from paper, cardboard, or cloth, are vulnerable to the effects of moisture and can also worsen asthma and other allergies. Mold reproduces by putting microscopic spores into the air that can trigger allergic reactions and respiratory ailments. Effective dehumidifying in below-grade spaces like the basement or crawl space can end this severe form of indoor air pollution. Installing a basement dehumidifier can alleviate allergy symptoms, maintain an ideal relative humidity (RH) level,…

Humidity in summers can get intense, making the hot temperatures feel unbearable. Higher humidity means more moisture in the air that doesn't evaporate as much sweat from your skin, which carries some of your body heat away. Less evaporation equals hotter body temperatures. Effects of High Humidity High humidity can seep into your house through your cooling system, leak in your ductwork, and gaps throughout the structure.  In addition to making you feel hotter, humidity can make your house feel muggy, smell musty, damage your home's structural integrity.  You may also notice the sign of peeling paint, wet spots forming on the ceiling and walls. The airborne spores and allergens can spread throughout your home as well, spreading the infestation through the ventilation system.  High humidity reduces the house's overall…