If I leave my dehumidifier off for a week, will mold grow in my basement?
January 15th, 2012 | by admin | asked:
in 2 weeks i will be going on a business trip that is going to be a week long. in that week would mold grow seeing as how i cant empty out the dehumidifier. i collect a gallon about every 15-18 hours.
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in 2 weeks i will be going on a business trip that is going to be a week long. in that week would mold grow seeing as how i cant empty out the dehumidifier. i collect a gallon about every 15-18 hours.
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One Response to “If I leave my dehumidifier off for a week, will mold grow in my basement?”
By Dan B on Jan 17, 2012 | Reply
The sump that you have sump and let the dehumidifier drain into the excess water.
By Sakura Baby on Jan 18, 2012 | Reply
I afraid it is a YES since your dehumidifier collect a gallon moisture every 18 hours. The humidity in your basement is simply too high. You can try the suggestion given the previous poster to drain the excess water via a sump. At the same time also, you may want to switch off a fan to help regulate the air flow. The website below talks about ways to control mold mildew in home, thought you may find it useful.