Archive for January, 2008

what is good for removing musty smell after crawl space flooded?

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

rosiesmom asked: no power so sump pump did not work and water came in crawl space and family room carpet still damp after dry vacing still removing wet things from crawl area but smell is rather overwhelming have fan and dehumidifer working and spraying air sanitizerDonna

I need to buy a Dehumidifier for my home in New England, any recommendations?

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008

Leon B asked: I recently moved to New England and have a house outside of Boston. The basement is dry, but you can definetly feel the humidity especially on those snowy/rainy days. I would like to get a dehumidifier, and have seen price ranges that run the gammit ...

How long do I keep a dehumidifer on for?

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

annemumborumbo asked: I have bought a dehumidifer for my house. The bedroom windows are all soaking wet in the mornings. Do I leave it on all the time or just at night or just during the day? It has an automatic cut out and cuts off when ...

what is the best chemical treatment for mold in a crawl space?

Sunday, January 27th, 2008

smither12 asked: I have used a dehumidifer but would like to kill the mold which I know is still present on under-side of the wood floors. any ideas on encapsulating the mold?Raymond

Is it harmul to a toilet and septic tank if you use dehumidifier water to flush the toilet?

Sunday, January 27th, 2008

bucky asked: I have been putting the water from dehumidifier in my toilet back tank. Does it harm the toilet or kill bacterian in the septic tank?Alicia

What can you do with water from a dehumidifier?

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

milt13077 asked: I have a dehumidifier in my basement. I have to empty the water at least two times a day. Is there something I can do with the water, other than pour it down the drain?Stella

lTo control humidity in a huge storage closet in Mexico, should I instal an extractor fan or a dehumidifier?

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

stumpy asked: We're building a house in coastal Mexico--VERY humid climate. We'll be absent for six months of the year. During our absences, we'll be storing clothing, linens, and electronic equip. in a closet, which is 12 feet by 7 feet by 10 feet in height (840 ...

My humidity is at 55% in my home?

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

lm asked: I just bought a meter to detect how much humidity is in my home. IT is at 55% and on the box it says it shouldn't be over 50%. What can i do to lower the humidity? Is a dehumidifer the only way? Should ...

My basement is very humid and I have a dehumidifer. I sleep there so can i get sick from the basement?

Sunday, January 20th, 2008

gothicalcoholic asked: It' s humid, I have a dehumidifer, but is there anyway i could still get sick from it.Pauline

Is dehumidifier water safe to use for washing?

Thursday, January 17th, 2008

Lunarsight asked: They shut the water off in my apartment to fix pipes. And I was trying to figure out if the water in the dehumidifier tank was safe to use for a facecloth. I mean - it looks fairly clean.Laurie