Why Do I Need a Dehumidifier in My Encapsulated Crawlspace?
I just bought a house in Kentucky that has a 1300 sqft crawlspace with no insulation or vapor barrier. The backyard slopes towards the house, and the water…
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Can a Dehumidifier Fix Water Damage Under My Flooring?
I recently discovered a small leak from my dishwasher that lasted about three minutes before I managed to stop it. My flooring was just redone with vinyl, but…
Is it safe to connect my dehumidifier discharge to my septic line?
I'm in the process of encapsulating my crawlspace and planning to install a dehumidifier from the joists. I'm considering options for draining the dehumidifier and noticed there's a…
How to Lower Indoor Humidity to 50% in a New Home?
I recently moved into a brand new home in a southern state, and I'm noticing that the indoor humidity is consistently around 63%. I'm running the AC at…
How to Fix Water Damage on Window Frames from Condensation?
I've got these beautiful floor-to-ceiling windows in my apartment, but I'm having a big issue with condensation. It collects and runs down the corners where the wood frame…
Is 60% Humidity in My Crawlspace a Cause for Concern?
I've been dealing with some water issues in my crawlspace since last year, maybe even longer. My house is 15 years old, and I noticed some signs that…
Is Drying Out My Home's Air a Good Way to Stay Cool?
Hey everyone! I'm looking for some advice on keeping my home cool during the summer without relying on air conditioning. I've heard that dry air can help with…
How to Manage Humidity in a Sealed Attic Without Growing Mold?
Hey everyone! I'm reaching out for some insight on my attic humidity issue. Two years ago, I had my attic reinsulated and all air gaps sealed up. We…
What's That Orange Stuff on My Basement Wall and Is It Serious?
Hey everyone! I just moved into a new house and noticed some orange residue on the basement walls. It's kind of powdery and comes off fairly easily when…
Why is my crawlspace humidity still rising after encapsulation?
I recently had my crawlspace encapsulated and treated, and I'm noticing some strange humidity issues. It's about 1100 sqft, and I had it soda blasted before sealing off…
Why Are My Carpets Still Damp Weeks After Cleaning?
I had my carpets cleaned by a well-known company about five weeks ago. They did the job while the house was empty. I just went back recently and…
How Does the Pump Feature Work on the GE 50 Pint Dehumidifier?
I'm trying to understand how the pump feature works on my GE 50 pint dehumidifier (model # APHL50LBW2). I installed the pump hose and switched it to pump…
Best Way to Ventilate While Painting: Open Windows or Dehumidifier?
I'm a newbie at painting and I'm working on my bedroom. I want to minimize VOCs (volatile organic compounds) as much as possible for a safer environment for…
Do I Need to Remove Drywall After Flooding in My Basement?
I accidentally left the garden hose running, and after two hours, I found about 1cm of water in my bathroom, which has the hose bib on its exterior…
Best Methods to Dry Out Wet Wood Beams?
Hey everyone, I've got a bit of a problem. One of my wood ceiling beams has gotten wet from a leak, and I'm worried about damage and mold.…
Crawlspace Flooded - What Should I Do to Prevent Mold?
I had a bit of a disaster when the main water line from my well broke at a plastic fitting while I was at work. I fixed the…
How do I set my Frigidaire dehumidifier to auto mode for humidity control?
I'm trying to figure out how to set my Frigidaire dehumidifier to automatically turn on and off based on the humidity levels in my room. It's supposed to…