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Whole House vs Crawl Space Dehumidifier: Which One Actually Solves Your Problem?

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Whole House vs Crawl Space Dehumidifier: Which One Actually Solves Your Problem?

I got a call last Tuesday from a homeowner in Raleigh who was frustrated. “Dana, my house smells musty and I’m seeing mold spots on the basement walls. I ordered a big portable dehumidifier online—50 pints—but it’s not helping. What am I doing wrong?” I went to inspect. The basement looked fine. The real problem … Read more

Attic Dehumidifier: Do You Actually Need One (or Is There a Better Fix)?

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Attic Dehumidifier: Do You Actually Need One (or Is There a Better Fix)?

I got a call last Tuesday from a homeowner in the suburbs who’d discovered condensation on his attic sheathing during a winter inspection. His first instinct? Buy an attic dehumidifier. He’d already ordered one online when he called me. “Dana, it’s got great reviews,” he said. “Should arrive tomorrow.” I asked him to hold off. … Read more