Archive for August, 2010

I need a quiet efficient dehumidifier for my basement?

Monday, August 30th, 2010

kmp2008 asked: I want one that turns off and on automatically and can hook a drain to it so it doesn't have to be emptied. Must be quiet.Glade Scented Candles

What is the best make/model of dehumidifier?

Saturday, August 28th, 2010

lina inverse asked: single family home, 2K square feet. very humid tropical climate. not too expensive, but effective and low-maintenance. planning to put the unit close to the intake vent for the a/c. so it doesn't have to be "whole house" unit. i don't care if it ...

I have ice forming on the top of my dehumidifier. What is wrong and how do I prevent this?

Friday, August 27th, 2010

KC25 asked: We have it sitting on a table in the basement. We have storage containers next to it but that's about it. I do clean the filter every so often.Modern Lighting Choices

I had a flood and it was my fault because of my dog. What am I responsible for?

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

SavvyLynn asked: My apartment was flooded by my dog chewing on a water pipe in the bathroom when i was at work. I came home and my apartment had been flooded as well as the one beneath me. The neighbor below me lost a few items. I do not have ...

How does one test a dehumidifier to make sure it’s functioning according to specs?

Monday, August 16th, 2010

nelsongchen asked: I have one that runs, and seems to work, but I don't know if it's supposed to dry the air that slowly.Concrete Floor Paint

Any way to get rid of the damp, musty smell in the basement bedroom without pulling out the carpet ?

Friday, August 13th, 2010

Kitty asked: We have a feeling the carpet will need to go but perhaps one of you have a sure fire way of cleaning it. I have tried chlorine, spraying the wall and using it as shampoo, lysol drenching, & dehumidifiers yet we still seem to get the sniffles ...

How to get rid of old house odors?

Monday, August 9th, 2010

Lovely Lass asked: Me and my family just moved into a 3000 square foot 1960's home. It smells horribly of old home and smoke!! we already remodeled the kitchen, and got dehumidifiers for the basement. The people who lived here before refinished the wood floors 5 years ago and the ...

Why can’t we use large dehumidifiers in the humid south of US, like Florida to help with water shortage?

Monday, August 2nd, 2010

steven s asked: there seems ot be so much water in the air 90 percent humidity at timesRheem Gas Furnace