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You
Don't Have To Use A Dehumidifier In Your Crawl
Space Anymore. Temp-Vent Has Another Option
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All
air contains moisture and this is only
natural, however, there can be too much.
Especially in winter when moisture has
been added through our day-to-day
activities, such as boiling a kettle,
drying clothes, showering and even
breathing.
Labor
saving appliances such as dishwashers,
washing machines and tumble dryers also
contribute to excess moisture in the
home, which in turn leads to
condensation and humidity problems,
especially in a crawl space or areas
that are closed in and not vented well,
thereby the need for a dehumidifier.
A
typical family adds as much as 20 pints
(11 Liters) of excess moisture to the
air every day. That is a lot of moisture
when you think about it.
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In the days
when houses were poorly insulated, the excess
moisture easily escaped from the home. Today,
the double-glazing and draught proofing that
keep our homes much better insulated also traps
in the excess moisture we generate.
Do I Need
A Crawl Space Dehumidifier?
Make sure to
look in your crawl space, basement and attic as
well. Mold could be a problem in areas where
people don't normally go on a routine basis. If
you live in a modern, well insulated double -
glazed bungalow or house, and you are getting
black mold spots on the wallpaper - usually in a
north or east facing corner, a slight mildew or
mushroom smell when you come home after being
out for a while, white mold spots on leather
items such as shoes or coats left in a wardrobe
- and condensation is appearing on the inside of
your double-glazed windows - if you recognize
any of these symptoms or show any type of mold
growing in any part of your home, you need a
dehumidifier and you need one NOW before things
deteriorate even further!
Is Too
Much Humidity A Health Concern?
Yes,
condensation and humidity can pose a threat to
your health. Excess moisture can aggravate
conditions such as arthritis and rheumatism.
Recent research indicates that high humidity
causes more house dust-mite activity, which
increases the risk of asthma.
Should I
run the unit all year long?
It depends on
the level of humidity control you need. If you
live in a northern climate and have forced-air
heat, you probably don't need to run it year
around.
If you live in a southern climate with the air
conditioner running continuously, you probably
don't need a unit at all. If you have a
damp cellar or basement-or an area of the house
where you want little or no humidity--you may
have to run the unit year around.
How do I
know what setting to use?
We suggest
that you buy a separate, good-quality hygrometer
to determine the actual moisture content of the
air in the room you want to control. Then, with
a bit of experimentation, you can set the
humidistat on the unit so that it cycles off
when it reaches the humidity level you want to
maintain.
If you have
any further questions or need additional
information feel free to contact us. We are
happy to help you.
Do You
Have More Questions?
Of
course you do. War-A-Lon, Inc. has the answers!
Call 406-889-3915 and ask to speak to Lonnie. He
will be happy to help you.
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