The Importance of Dehumidifier in Your Basement or Crawl Space

Moisture is not something we want seeping in to our homes. When water starts to leak in through a window or the roof--we immediately jump to action. Moisture beneath our home, however, is a lot easier to miss. Especially if your basement is dark or your crawl space is creepy and not somewhere you ever go. Moisture is still just as damaging in these places.

Negative Effects of Moisture in the Basement and Crawl Space

When moisture gets into your home whether through a leak, condensation, or humidity--it takes a toll. Here are a few of the bad things that can happen when moisture is left to sit:

• High relative humidity- this causes your AC to work harder in the summer, costing you big bucks.
• High Relative Humidity also creates an environment for things like dust mites and mold to thrive. This can have detrimental health effects on those in the home.
• Rot and decay, causing structural damage.
• Mildew, ruining belongings.
• Corroded metal.

These are just a few of the many negative effects of moisture accruing in the basement and crawl space.

How To Know If I Have A Moisture Problem?

Perhaps your basement is just for storage or you've never even opened your crawl space door. How will you know if you have a moisture problem? Here are a few signs:

• Musty smells in your home. Musty smells are usually a sign of mold--and you can't have mold without moisture.
• Muggy air. Often if the air is muggy beneath you home, the air in your home will start to feel muggy, too!

If you are thinking you may have a moisture problem, its best to call an expert to perform an inspection on your home! We offer a free, no obligation estimate. This means we can go into your creepy basement or nasty crawl space and check it out FOR you--free of charge! It's a pretty good deal. If that sounds like something you'd like to do or know more about, go here!

What To Do?

Ok, you may be thinking--great I understand the problem moisture can have, but how do I get rid of it? The good news is we have the answer! The SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier can help remove moisture from your home!

What Makes The SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier Special?

The SaniDry Sedona is the best dehumidifier on the market for its size! This energy efficient powerhouse removes up to 100 pints of water from the air per day! 

The SaniDry Sedona Difference

The SaniDry Sedona can have a huge impact on your home. When you have a SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier installed in your basement or crawl space, it works hard to:

• Stop mold from growing
• Filter mold spores and dust mites from the air
• Eliminate musty odors
• Keep the relative humidity low
• Make your home drier and healthier from the ground up!

Here at Alford Foundation and Crawl Space Repair we are committed to making homes dry, healthy, and structurally sound. If you are having problems with your basement, foundation, crawl space, or concrete, please don't hesitate to reach out!