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Troubleshooting Wet Basement Problems

By Bob Formisano, About.com

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PROBLEM: Mustiness

Problem: Mustiness

Possible Symptom:

  • Air feels muggy and has high humidity.
  • Air smells musty or like mildew.
Possible Reason:
  • Common problem of minor condensation caused by cool underground slab and concrete walls reacting with warm humid air from outside or upstairs in the home.
Possible Solution:
  • Use a dehumidifier to remove water vapor from the basement and dehumidify the air.
  • Air condition the basement which will provide dehumidified air.

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