Keeping the right level of humidity is essential for you and your family’s health. Moreover, it can also help prevent damage to your home. Take a look inside your home and observe which of the following signs are potentially evident.
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Water Damage & Stains
Water stains are another sign that there is excess moisture in a home. You should always investigate a water stain to make sure there is not a leaking pipe behind it.
A professional can help you pinpoint the cause of the damage, as well as guide you on the best course of fixing it. But if you’re already noticing the damage, then the water is already there. A dehumidifier is a great first step to stop more damage from being done.
If you are buying a home with a water stain, it would be wise to ask that the current owner take action to resolve it. A home that has had water problems may be prone to re-occurrence, which means you should have a dehumidifier on hand to combat the excess moisture. Source: Learn.CompactAppliance
Musty Smell
Humid environments encourage mold and mildew to form, which can result in mold-related health issues. Actively growing mold indoors release spores and other toxins which often smell musty or foul. These airborne contaminants may trigger allergic reactions and attacks for asthmatic individuals. They can also act as irritants to the eyes, nose, and throats of otherwise healthy individuals. Source: CNET
Condensation
If you notice that your windows start to bead up with water a lot in the winter, this might mean the room has too much moisture. First try to determine where the excess moisture is coming from. Dehumidifiers can get rid of excess moisture and keep the room at a good humidity level. Oddly enough, the areas where you can see excess humidity in your home are less at risk than other areas — such as the insulation in your attic. Condensation can melt and break down the plaster just like a roof leak when the weather starts to warm up. Water vapor is the culprit here, and the only way to get rid of it is with a dehumidifier. Source: HuffPost
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