Dehumidifiers are used to remove excess moisture from the air. They are commonly used in any region exposed to excess humidity, particularly between the spring and the fall. From Chicago to Miami to Texas to New York to Kansas City to Washington D.C. - you’ll probably find a dehumidifier to be a helpful addition to your home and/or basement.
As a general rule, if you think you need a dehumidifier, then there’s a good chance you probably need one. In terms of the telltale signs, there are several common indications that you may need a dehumidifier in your home or office. These include:
- Wet stains on walls and/or ceilings and/or curtains
- Stuffy feeling in a room or area
- Rotting wood
- Warped wood or floors
- Condensation on windows or pipes
- Musty smells or any smell that tends to linger
- Cracked concrete
- Swollen and jammed doors or difficulty opening wood framed windows (because wood absorbs moisture and swells, it is prone to these symptoms caused by dampness and humidity)
- Allergies (if the air in your home is too moist, it will encourage the growth of bacteria and mold. These are common allergens which will create increased problems for most allergy sufferers!)
A dehumidifier is another terrific example of an item which sometimes tempts us to be penny-wise but pound-foolish. Failure to remove a long-term moisture issue in your home or basement can lead to significant mold issues which (you guessed it) can easily cost tens-of-thousands of dollars ($$$) to repair.
