Archive for February, 2010

Few Things You Need To Know About Dehumidifiers

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

Lyon Britt asked: Mold, mildew, and fungus can create numerous health hazards when they manifest in an interior. However, certain interior rooms are prone to dampness due to the collection of moisture in the air. That means many resultant health hazards will occur unless proper steps are taken to reduce ...

do dehumidifiers really work? How much do they cost to run? Are they the best way to deal with damp?

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

tetsuwan atom! asked: My flat is getting really cold and damp but I don't own it so I can't do anything structural!Heat Pump Ratings

How to Prevent Mold

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

Chris asked: During the rainy times of the year a common situation that many different homeowners often encounter is unwanted mold. In many cases this can pose health risks and can give your house a foul smell. The best way to prevent mold from growing is to control the amount ...

What size dehumidifier would i need for a 1200 square foot basement?

Sunday, February 21st, 2010

DARWIN K asked: I am wondering what size dehumidifier i would need for a 1200 square foot basement? I tried a 30 pint, but it seems to run a lot set at 50 relative humidity. I do not know if there was a problem with the sensor or if a ...

Dehumidifiers for a basement?

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

KyLeth asked: I just bought a new house and the home inspector recommended a dehumidifier for the basement, which is finished. Does anyone have one they would (or would not) recommend?Vinyl Log Siding

Do dehumidifiers aid in cutting an electric bill? Does an a/c run as much?

Monday, February 8th, 2010

texastruck_dallas asked: Can a Dehumidifier cut your electric bill?Plumbing Tips For Homeowners

how to drain water from a 25 year old westinghouse dehumidifier?

Sunday, February 7th, 2010

Lisa asked: I have a very very old "westinghouse heavy duty 25" humidifier which works. But it is full and I have no idea how to drain it. It works fine but keeps overflowing. Please let me know if there is any way to drain the water from it. Thanks!Designer ...

What should I set my humidity percent to on my dehumidifier?

Friday, February 5th, 2010

Elliott W asked: I have a Maytag M7DH65B2A dehumidifier. If my room humidity percent is at 60% what should I set the humidity % to?How To Administer Cpr

Can you buy a heater for a dehumidifier continuous drainage hose?

Monday, February 1st, 2010

Andy C asked: I have a dehumidifier with a continuous drainage hose that goes outside. Is there such a thing as a hose heater to stop the water in the pipe freezing in the winter?Halogen Track Lighting