How to Know if You Need a Dehumidifier

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Identify signs of excessive ground water around your home.. Search for water stains throughout your home.. Notice wood rot.

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Identify signs of excessive ground water around your home.

Step 1

Identify signs of excessive ground water around your home.

2

Search for water stains throughout your home.

Step 2

Search for water stains throughout your home.

3

Notice wood rot.

Step 3

Notice wood rot.

4

Get a dehumidifier if the structure has experienced a flood of any sort.

Step 4

Get a dehumidifier if the structure has experienced a flood of any sort.

5

Gauge the humidity level in your home.

Step 5

Gauge the humidity level in your home.

6

Watch for condensation on the inside of your windows.

Step 6

Watch for condensation on the inside of your windows.

7

Use a dehumidifier if you live in an excessively humid climate.

Step 7

Use a dehumidifier if you live in an excessively humid climate.

8

Look for mold growth throughout your home.

Step 8

Look for mold growth throughout your home.

9

Note if you smell a musty or mildew smell.

Step 9

Note if you smell a musty or mildew smell.

10

Reflect on whether you suffer from allergies.

Step 10

Reflect on whether you suffer from allergies.

11

Test your home's air quality.

Step 11

Test your home's air quality.

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