You open the door and peer down into the damp darkness. Instantly, your throat begins to itch. The musty, close smell invades your senses. Water hangs in the air and collects on the walls, dripping down to puddle on the floor. No, this isn’t the latest installment in an adventure series. But it could be describing your basement – without a dehumidifier – a real horror story!
Is a Basement Dehumidifier Worth the Investment?
Almost certainly- Yes. It can transform whole basement areas from wet to wonderful! A dehumidification system in your basement will eliminate the symptoms of a wet basement, such as rust and musty smells, as well as mildew and allergy-inducing molds. You also owe it to yourself to invest in the structural soundness of your home: a wet basement is harmful to the very foundation of your house. Most insurance premiums are money down the drain. If you think of this dehumidifier as insurance, then you have the extra payback of getting something positively useful for the money you pay out – reclaimed space for as long as you want. A basement dehumidifier will help you reclaim the space so you can take advantage of that area […]
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