The humidity level in your home is more important than most people realize. When your home or belongings are infused with moisture, it can take a very long time to dry out – especially in the humid weather that is common in the DFW area. It can take so long that mold spores – present in the air at all times – have time to take root and begin growing in damp furniture, under wet carpet pads, or behind walls that have been soaked. Plumbing or roof leak damage can often lead to widespread mold infestations.
This is why dehumidification is a vital service for DFW homes. If there have been any leaks or flooding recently, the faster your home is dehumidified, the safer you will be from hidden or not-so-hidden mold growth.
We can answer all your questions regarding dehumidification and how it can remove moisture from the air.
What is Dehumidification?
Dehumidification is the process of removing moisture from the materials in your home. Dehumidification is an advanced drying process that can pull moisture up out of the deep fibers or layers of material so that it is completely dry when the service is done.
You might be surprised just how many elements of your house can hold enough moisture to foster mold. Drywall, furniture, upholstery, carpeting, and even brick can grow mold if it’s moist enough, and often for much longer than you might think.
This is why professional dehumidification services from Steamatic of Dallas Fort Worth are often called upon immediately after discovering water damage. The faster your home dries, the safer it will be.
How Does a Dehumidifier Works
What is a dehumidifier? A dehumidifier removes moisture from the air.
Professional dehumidifiers drain water out of the air through forced condensation or a desiccant chemical inside the dehumidification unit. This works because of osmosis: Water likes to move from more dense or high-pressure areas to low-pressure areas. This is why water wicks up a piece of cloth from a glass or bucket.
When the dehumidifier removes moisture from the air, there is more “room” in the air for moisture to wickup out of the drywall, carpet pads, and upholstery. It then evaporates, becomes moisture in the air, and is removed by the dehumidifier, which uses an intake fan to pass the room’s air past the internal moisture collection system.
Professional dehumidification services like Steamatic of Dallas Fort Worth may also provide a cleaning process that helps absorb some moisture, sanitize each surface, and help to speed up the dehumidification process.
Uses and Health Benefits of Dehumidifiers
Professional dehumidifiers are most often used for flood/water damage remediation. This means rescuing a home (or commercial building) from further water damage or mold infestation by removing the moisture as quickly as possible.
By preventing mold growth and making the surface dry enough to be inhospitable to mold, dehumidification offers a profound health benefit for homes that need water damage remediation.
Dehumidifiers are also used to regulate indoor moisture in humid climates and to prevent moisture damage in especially damp places. Some homes have both a humidifier and a dehumidifier to keep just the right balance of humidity in the air for skin comfort and easy breathing.
Steamatic of Dallas Fort Worth: Industry-Leading Dehumidification Solutions
If your home has recently suffered water damage from a flood, roof leak, or plumbing accident, call Steamatic of Dallas Fort Worth. Our expert teams can not only bring industrial dehumidifiers to dry your home quickly, but we also know advanced carpet, furniture, and even ceiling cleaning techniques to ensure your home is sanitized after it has been exposed to unfiltered and potentially harmful water.
Your family’s health and safety are our top priorities. Contact us today for water damage dehumidification services.
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