Domestic and Commercial Dehumidifiers

Excess Moisture and Damp

Excessive humidity and damp in the air will cause bad odours in the air, midew and mould.  This problem is faced by many homes and offices. 20%-40% of all properties in the UK suffer from excess moisture in the air, this excess moisture will not only cause various health problems, damage property, belongings and fixtures but it will also lead to excessive heating bills.  Treating this moisture problem in your home is cost effective and very simple with a dehumidifier.

The best way to treat damp or excess humidity

Treating a damp problem and excess humidity in the air is not expensive or difficult.  A dehumidifier uses a fan to pull moist air across either a set of cool refrigerant filled coils or over desiccant material and a heater.  The air then passes out the other side at a much more pleasant level of humidity and the excess moisture is left to drip into the internal bucket of the unit or continually drain if that is more convenient.

Where to Place a Dehumidifier

There is no need to have a dehumidifier in each room of your house, moisture in your home will migrate to the dryest point of the house to give you a sort of equilibrium across the whole house - thats why you don't have storm clouds in your kitchen and bathroom.  Just by putting a Dehumidifier in the centre of the house and leave it plugged in it will steadily remove moisture from the air around the whole house as your dehumidifier will become the dryest point in the home.

Problems of excess moisture in the air

There are several issues caused to both health and property which stem from excessive moisture in the air, including:

• Breeding Mildew which in some cases can cause a strong musty smell in the room

• Ideal conditions for dustmites which aggravate asthma sufferers chests

• Dampness can provoke the symptoms of Arthitis

• Damage to electrical equipment in offices, warehouses and workshops

• Damage to stored and archived documents, paintings and antiques

• Rotting drywall and wood, causing severe structural damage to homes, especially in basements