Using a Basement Dehumidifier to Remove Odor and Dust Mites

The use of a basement dehumidifier is an effective means of reducing moisture that can build up in the areas of the home with little air ventilation. Oftentimes it is the basement that is the dampest area of the house. This has to do with the fact that there is less air flow, along with the presence of the washing machine and hot water heater. Both of those appliances can contribute to the humidity levels in a basement. A dehumidifier then, by reducing the moisture, can help to remove the unpleasant odors often associated with a basement.

Remove Odor and Dust

Odor is not the only target of a basement dehumidifier. Poor air quality can be due in part to high levels of dust which carry microscopic insects known as dust mites. A dehumidifier sucks the air in the basement in through its filter, pulling moisture out of it, but also purifying it. Not only will this reduce the odor characteristic of a moist basement, it can also reduce the amount of dust in the room, and with it, the tiny insects.  

Basements can often be uncomfortable due to the moisture level and the odor associated with that. A dehumidifier works to counter those qualities by removing the moisture from the air and dissipating the odor. It can also function as an air purifier, removing dust from the air along with the microscopic mites that are carried along with it.