How Long To Run a Dehumidifier After a Water Leak?

1/18/2021 (Permalink)

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Water Damages Require Air Movers and Dehumidifiers

Effective equipment is required for the remediation of water damage. Dehumidifiers and air movers can dry carpets and sub-floors and any hardwood surfaces. They also are useful for drying out water damaged ceilings, upholstery, and walls. 

If you have witnessed severe water damage, you understand how challenging it is to restore a property to its original state. The length of water mitigation will be based on the amount of water and its location. 

The length you have to operate the dehumidifier relies on various variables, such as the severity of the water leakage and the region subjected to humidity. One known method to shorten the time of dehumidification is by utilizing a closed drying system.

All dehumidifiers collect moist air from the cool coils that condense, absorb, and expel the moisture until the now-dryer air returns to space. When the air in the room gets drier, the droplets will evaporate. Moisture embedded in pillows and other impacted materials can be eliminated. 

What Is A Dehumidifier?

A dehumidifier is an electronic appliance that lowers and retains the intensity of humidity in the air, generally for health or convenience purposes. 

SERVPRO uses dehumidifiers to quickly dry a wet structure. Our high-quality dehumidifiers can minimize stinky odors and reduce the possibility of mold development by removing moisture from the atmosphere. 

Many dehumidifiers arrive with a meter that tests the relative humidity in your home and allows you to adjust the humidity to the amount you like.

Dehumidification Will Stop Mold Growth

If you've got a mold issue in your house, don't delay. Mold will grow as soon as it has a supply of water. When a room's relative humidity rises, the mold will begin to show dark black spots on walls, fabrics, and much more. Dehumidifiers avoid mold growth by lowering the relative humidity in a room.

It is common for rooms that do not have quality ventilation to have mold issues. Common places for mold to develop is inside an attic, crawl spaces, and in the bathroom.  

Using a dehumidifier in the common places will help stop the growth of mold. Make sure that you work on finding the cause of the growth. The source of the moisture should not be neglected; neglecting may cause mold growth to occur again in the future.

How Long Will The Water Damage Equipment Stay On-Site?

Unfortunately, it's difficult to tell how long water damage equipment will remain in your home. The time can vary based on the level of water damage, the region's extent, and the kind of dehumidifier.

At SERVPRO, our goal is to have your property dry within five days. The dry time can vary on the size of the water loss, the category, and the number of contents. In some cases, we have had to leave dehumidifiers on-site for prolonged periods due to mold growth. To get your property dried as quickly as possible, we promise to dispatch our heors as soon as we receive your initial call. 

When it comes to water damage, it is essential to get in touch with the SERVPRO of Downtown Atlanta water damage repair specialists to help find an appropriate and prompt solution. When our squad arrives, we perform standard water damage repair operations taught by the IICRC. Restoring water damage includes qualified experts who understand how to cope with all possible implications. All of our water damage repair experts are well qualified to handle any size disaster.