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basement humidity (do I need dehumidifier and, if so, would this setup work well) jay 06-17-2005
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Posted by Mikepier on June 18, 2005, 1:32 pm
Do you have windows in the basement? Opening the windows will allow air
to circulate and reomove some of the dampness and humidity.


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Posted by Yenc-Post 2002 on June 18, 2005, 5:53 pm

> Do you have windows in the basement? Opening the windows will allow air
> to circulate and reomove some of the dampness and humidity.
>
>

I didn't see the original post but I run a dehumidifier all summer.
Otherwise stuff would be damp and get moldy. Opening windows isn't enough.
If you live in a humid area you need a dehumidifier. Right now mine is at
75% and that's a good day.

Posted by on June 18, 2005, 6:43 pm

>Do you have windows in the basement? Opening the windows will allow air
>to circulate and reomove some of the dampness and humidity.

Or maybe add it.

Nick


Posted by on June 21, 2005, 6:21 am
<Okoidogo> wrote:

>What should be a resonable humidity level in the summer ?

I'd say 60% max in the basement, to avoid mold.

Nick


Posted by jay on June 21, 2005, 2:32 pm
<<I'd say 60% max in the basement, to avoid mold.

Nick>>

So far I can keep the Basement's humdiity level below 60% as long as I leave
the blower motor on the Furnace/AC system turned on all the time. This
causes some of the basement air to circulate throughout the rest of the
house (with the rest of the house still having humidity below 50%).

Would I be better off with a dehumidifier rather than leaving the blower
motor on all summer?

Thanks,

J.



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