My home office is in my basement, along with one bathroom. The air is musty and stale. The area is relatively tiny. Would it be a good idea to add 1-2 surface mounted fans bringing in air from the outside, and one exhaust fan?
I am looking for ventilation on a budget. Heat exchange is not necessary.
2007-08-12 04:42:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
In my Basement I have a Dehumidifier that removes the Moisture and Damp, Musty Smell in it. It works great and I just have to empty it once a day. You can buy a Dehumidifier for $70. at Wal-mart..
2007-08-16 03:44:46 · answer #1 · answered by donna_honeycutt47 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One exhaust fan placed opposite a outside air vent would work fine. Calculate the size of the area and get a fan that will provide 2 to 4 air changes an hour. You might also consider a dehumidifier if the area is damp to help with the musty smell.
2007-08-12 11:55:01 · answer #2 · answered by mechnginear 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you've got a bathroom, how is it ventilated?
Most codes require either a window or exhaust fan in there.
If a window, put in a fan there.
Only one intake vent required.
2007-08-12 22:58:33 · answer #3 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, You may want to consider a de-humidifier and maybe just one fan. Too much outside air can add cost to heating and cooling.
2007-08-12 11:48:18 · answer #4 · answered by Strawman 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a dehumidifier and air fresheners works great is dank musty basements
2007-08-12 11:54:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋