How To Combat Humidity & Mold This Summer

Water in your home presents a dangerous situation for not only humidity to form, but also for mold to form and grow. There are limited warnings that a home has mold except for musty smells and respiratory symptoms such as coughing and sneezing. It results, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, from constant exposure to moisture from water leaks or floods or grows on fiberboards and drywall. Homes with wallpaper may be at a higher risk since the covering can trap moisture. Here's what you should keep an eye for, and how to fix the problem at hand.

Symptoms Of Mold

Medical professionals have not determined specific health issues with mold, but there have been reports associating it with asthma in children, lethargy, and memory loss. For normally healthy adults, the symptoms are typical of a respiratory infection, including coughing, wheezing, and sneezing.

Waterproofing

Due to the risks associated with excess humidity, it is important to test each home with a hygrometer. For those who have or are prone to excess humidity, let them know their solutions like waterproofing their basement or crawl space and adding a dehumidifier.

While waterproofing may prevent excess moisture from seeping into the home, a dehumidifier can remove any excess moisture from building up from daily activities like showering, laundry, and washing the dishes. Dehumidifiers also help protect the home from other issues due to excess moisture including rotting wood, pests, and indoor allergens, among other airborne irritants.

BasementAire Dehumidifiers

BasementAire Dehumidifiers have an easy-to-read digital display to make monitoring humidity easy. ENERGY STARⓇ recently named the 1870 line of whole-home dehumidifiers its Most Efficient 2020 – the first time a whole-home dehumidifier received this certification.

BasementAire Dehumidifiers also come equipped with a 5-year warranty and are designed and manufactured in the United States. This lets homeowners know that you are installing a quality healthy air solution that will effectively remove moisture from the home and prevent mold growth in their home.

For more information about the benefits of installing one of our patented waterproofing systems coupled with our BasementAire Dehumidifier in the home, call us at 1-800-719-9240, or visit us at basementsystemsofny.com to schedule your no-obligation consultation with one of our expert Specialist today!