What Is a Dehumidifier Used for?

Basements that have been previously flooded and pumped and those that are being aired out for use again are among the areas of a home that need dehumidifying to extract residual dampness and moisture from the room.

Function

Using a dehumidifier extracts moisture from the air and surrounding walls in any room..

Prevention

Dehumidifying the air prevents mold and mildew in climates where humidity is high such as the Midwest, the South and eastern United States.

Time Frame

The moisture that the dehumidifier extracts from its surroundings collects in a bucket that must be emptied regularly.

Effects

Dehumidifiers circulate cool dry air around any room with relative humidity at 50 percent or over making the temperature feel lower while reducing the humidity level.

Benefits

When rooms are wet through moisture seeping through the walls running down to the floor, dehumidifying rectifies the situation by pulling the wetness from the walls and drying the air. Warning lights should alert the dehumidifier's operator of when the water bucket is full and needs emptying.

Resources

• Buy a Dehumidifier