Dehumidifier: Should You Get One?

A dehumidifier is used to remove excess moisture from the air by moving the air over a surface that is cooler than the temperature of the moisture. The moisture is condensed in this process similar to how moisture condenses in a glass. A dehumidifier is an excellent solution for those who suffer from asthma or allergies.

Dehumidifier: Should You Get One?

Dehumidifier: Should You Get One?

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Dehumidifier: Should You Get One?

Dehumidifier: Should You Get One?

If you live in a home that is too moist, it can pose serious health risks because the moisture can lead to rotting, mold growth, and the growth of microorganisms. Dust mites breed in homes with high levels of humidity. Your nasal passages can become irritated. Those who already have other health conditions will feel the effects worse.

On average, you want your home to have 50% or less humidity. Some people need more or less to be comfortable. If you find condensation in your home on the windows or experience respiratory issues consider lowering the moisture level to 30% and see if you get any relief. You can use a hydrometer to measure the amount of humidity in your home.

There are many types of dehumidifiers to choose from. The more moisture you have in your home the larger size you will need. Some homes need more than one to deal with the moisture effectively. Look for ones that have a two speed fan as they are quieter and more energy efficient. Some dehumidifiers have to be placed by a drain for the moisture to be released. Others have a tub that you manually empty. They both get the job done so that is a personal preference.

It is important that you keep your dehumidifier clean or it will not work properly for you. The filters need to be cleaned at least every two weeks. Each brand of dehumidifier will come with specific cleaning instructions that you need to follow.

Dehumidifier: Should You Get One?

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For more Bob Vila How-To's, visit www.bobvila.com for quick tips and project. Bob is back in the nearly completed basement family room in Melrose, MA. The new space has progressed from a dingy, damp lower level to a finished family room. He reviews the basement finishing system from Owens Corning that completes the room with walls, ceiling, and doors. To keep the space moisture and mold-free, Basement Systems has installed perimeter drainage and now a dehumidifier designed to remove water from the air at lower temperatures. An interlocking basement floor system is also installed to protect against water seepage and rot from contact between water-conducting concrete and organic flooring materials. The interlocking floor panels are attached to the floor, covered with padding, and topped with carpet tiles arranged to create a unique pattern. Easy-to-assemble, plywood-based Slide-Lok cabinets are configured and assembled to bring storage and work-surface space to the basement. These customizable storage units have adjustable plastic feet that keep them off of the floor and accommodate uneven floors. Upstairs, California Closets has inventoried the clothing and designed a storage layout with a hanging wall, shoe display, shelving, bureaus, vanity, and makeup space. Chimneys are repaired and relined with flexible, stainless-steel liners, and a remote-controlled, programmable gas fireplace insert is installed in the living room.

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How to Stop Sweating Pipes in the Basement

Do you have puddles of water on your basement floor due to sweating pipes? If you are inconvenienced (to say the least) by this situation, take heart because you are not alone with this problem. Sweating pipes in the basement is a very common predicament experienced by most homeowners.

How to Stop Sweating Pipes in the Basement

How to Stop Sweating Pipes in the Basement

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How to Stop Sweating Pipes in the Basement

How to Stop Sweating Pipes in the Basement

The truth is, pipe sweating is just an indication of extreme dampness or humidity in your basement. Even when there are no leaks in your basement, large amounts of water vapor can enter it, and, eager to become water again, latches on to any cold surface around. You guessed it right...water pipes are the easiest targets. Your cold water pipes need to "sweat out" or condense the moisture out of your damp basement.

But enough of the lecture, and on with the solutions. What steps can you take to stop sweating pipes in the basement? Here are five common solutions to your problem:

1. Use a dehumidifier. Continuously running a dehumidifier in your basement will can help a lot in lowering the humidity of your basement. The less humid your basement, the less likely your pipes will sweat. Removing the access dampness in your basement can also get rid of the unhealthy air, allowing you and your family to breathe in better air.

2. Use foam insulation. By wrapping your cold pipes, you get right to heart of the matter - not let moisture reach them in the first place! Home improvement stores carry foam-pipe insulation that can easily slip right over your pipes. This material is available in various lengths and can be easily cut with a pair of scissors. You don't even need to wrap all fifty meters or so of pipe in your house. Just do it for those easy-to-reach pipes and you will see a significant improvement.

3. Get rid of all leaks in the basement. Like I previously mentioned, even without leaks, moisture can get in. Just imagine how the situation can worsen if you do have cracks or openings in your basement. For minor leaks, waterproofing compounds will do, while hydraulic cement is best for actively leaking areas. Make sure also that all plumbing problems within the house are taken care of. Dampness can come from both outside and inside the house.

4. Check your house's foundations and exterior walls. If you have a problem in your house's foundations on top of having cracks in your basement walls, this will compound your moisture problems. For instance, an ineffective gutter system or the lack of one, can let all the water pool at your home's foundations right outside your basement! Make sure rainwater is directed away from your house not towards it.

If the ground around is sloped towards the foundations of your house, that could be also another cause of moisture problem in your basement.

5. Apply waterproofing compound on walls and floors. To further prevent any unwanted moisture from coming inside your basement, you can use waterproofing compound on walls and floors even before any leaks are detected. Choose a high quality waterproofing that will effectively stop any water from coming in the basement, and not just one that will protect from surface moisture as a sealer does. Also, use a waterproofer that is suitable for sealing walls under water pressure.

Keep in mind that if you do just any one or two of these steps, the improvements can be felt already. Used together, the effects can be tremendous.

How to Stop Sweating Pipes in the Basement

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Concealed mechanical ventilation Radon Systems increase indoor moisture saturation in hot, humid clilmates. These often hidden systems can deliver twenty to several hundred pounds of water vapor into a home each day, and in most cases they cannot be turned off. The water vapor soaks into furniture, drapes, carpets, clothing, photographs, books, building materials, etc. causing the growth of mold, bacteria and insects (roaches) Some "experts" claim that the air conditioner will remove such water, but air conditioners are already often overloaded, and besides, air conditioners do not work all the time. Unless the radon system is disabled or modified or a powerful dehumidifier made is installed and run full time, mold problems will increas over time. It may take six months to six years for thehome to become wet enough to have severe mold problems.

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Ebac Dehumidifier History

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Ebac have been world leaders in dehumidifier technology and design since its formation in 1974. With a history stemming back over 30 years, Ebac has been the UK's leading dehumidifier brand, protecting homes from humidity, damp and condensation, as well as relieving allergies and aliments such as Arthritis. Visit www.ebac.com for more information or http to buy online now.

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