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Basement dehumidification & damp control

Damp air and condensation are treated differently from leaks; moisture readings guide the plan.

Portable dehumidifier used to control damp air in a basement or cellar
Photo: Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net), Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Damp air and condensation are treated differently from leaks; moisture readings guide the plan.

Do this first

  • Keep electrics and cords away from standing water.
  • Move belongings off the floor and away from damp walls.
  • Check that the sump pump runs and its discharge is clear, if it is safe.
  • Photograph where water comes in and note whether it follows rain or snowmelt.

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