I have weeping tile for drainage. The area near the drainage holes stays wet, my plumber told me to leave a fan or dehumidifire on, what would be the best option? What kind of fan or dehumidifire is best? or any other thoughts to make dry this area? That area looks very ugly due to white spots on the cement and cement is coming off, can I paint this area or any other suggestion?
Thanks in advance
2007-06-25 09:30:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Dehumidifier for one as far as paint get Drylock will water proof the brick or cement
2007-06-25 10:53:32 · answer #1 · answered by Pengy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A fan is worthless, you'll just keep the moisture in the basement.
A dehumidifier is the minimum thing you need to use.
They are not that expensive.
Just make sure it is large (strong) enough for your size room.
And if possible hook it up to a continuous drainage site (like a sink, or other outflow) so you don't have to bother emptying the reservoir. Set the humidity at 40% and you'll be fine.
2007-06-25 09:38:18 · answer #2 · answered by Lorenzo Steed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My parents had the same problem. They got a dehumidifer from sears and it works great! And it doesn't run all the time, there are settings and you can hook a hose up to the drain pan to have it drain into your sump pump hole that way you don't have to worry about the drain pan overflowing!
2007-06-25 09:35:29 · answer #3 · answered by irishjenn79 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I installed a humidex in my basement- it also takes out radon.
www.humidex.com
2007-06-25 09:34:30 · answer #4 · answered by northville 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋