Dehumidification

Do you think you may have problem with a wet basement ? Do you want to know what causes basements to become wet in the first place? Leaking basements are a common problem, that some say affects as many as 60 percent of basement structures and usually develops within 10 to 15 years. A leaky basement can be very expensive to correct; costing property owners thousands of dollars. . It is advisable to fix your basement as soon as possible before the expensive damage has been done. The signs of a wet or damp basement include mold odors, and efflorescence ("white powder") on the cement block. The two most common causes for a wet basement are condensation and runoff. We advise that you run an dehumidifier from spring until fall in your basement, just to keep the humidity lower which may alleviate small moisture issues.

Many people think that simply allowing the water to dry from a flooded room will remove the problem, but that only solves half of the problem. Placing an industrial strength dehumidifier in the room, as well as professional strength air moving equipment can help you to dry out your valuables and save money.

A standard household dehumidifier will typically remove 2-5 gallons of water per day. Professional strength dehumidifiers remove 7-20 gallons of water typically per day.

Our dehumidifiers also are also capable of 50% more specific water removal than household dehumidifiers. You might think this seems excessive, yet with concerns of mold and bacterial activity, time is of the essence. The pictures below show the clear difference. The Professional Dehumidifier on the left has the size and strength needed to dry the job out right!