Archive for May, 2008

dehumidifier?

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

walker asked: I'm thinking of buying a dehumidifier,what brand is the best? thanksCecil

Has anyone tried “Damp Rid” to get rid of moisture in their basement?

Saturday, May 10th, 2008

cheriw02893 asked: I am currently running a dehumidifer but I heard of "damp rid" and was wondering if anyone had any postive or negative experience with it. Thanks.Cynthia

condensation on the windows?

Thursday, May 8th, 2008

kelvin j asked: we endeavour to keep condensation in our home to a minimum because we suffer so badly with it .....we are a large family living in quite a small house so obviously dampness in the winter months is a big issue! Apart from opening windows during the day ...

We had water in the basement. Do I need a humidifier with or without a pump?

Thursday, May 8th, 2008

earlymorn asked: We have a small pump to remove the standing water,but I see the dehumidifer has an option of a pump. What does the pump do in this case.Karen

Why do my recently refinished wood floors have pits all over them?

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008

nher7 asked: I have hardwood floors in the 1st floor of my home here in New England USA. I contracted a wood floor refinisher to strip and apply 4 coats of oil-based polyurethane which he did but the floors are full of small pits which make the floors look terrible. The ...

How long should I run my dehumidifier?

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

nickdanger22802 asked: I just bought a 40 pint dehumidifier for my 400 sq ft efficiency apartment, which is actually in a basement. The dehumidifier has a setting for humidy % desired, as I'm sure they all do, but I don't know if it will shut itself off immediately, or if I ...

When using a dehumidifier, do you close all windows in your house?

Monday, May 5th, 2008

AuroraBorealis asked: My friends apartment had a really bad leak and everything is soaked. So she took the big items outside (its 86 degress and very windy). And inside there are fans going, and a dehumidifier. Does a dehumidifier work best if all the windows and doors are shut, or ...

Is it safe to put bleach in the water you’re going to use in a humidifier?

Monday, May 5th, 2008

aldera22 asked: I use a humidifier constantly during the winter months, and the tap water we have around here is awful, scaling up the filter. I had the bright idea of saving the water that was created by our dehumidifer this summer in the humidifier over the winter; free ...

how can I dehumidify my house without spending a fortune on a dehumidifier?

Saturday, May 3rd, 2008

matthew.armstrong asked: Hello all, Ok, its the time of the year where washing is indoors. I rent a house and the moisture is making my duvet damp. Originally I thought, ok, Ill buy a dehumidifier but a proper one cost about £100 my house is rented so its not like it ...