Living in the Midwest, the weather here can be unpredictable. Lately, it feels like we cannot catch a break with Mother Nature! In the month of July alone, the Fox River surpassed the flood record of 12.8 feet and reached a level of 13 feet in the deepest spots in Algonquin, IL. With the amount of rain and flood breaking records, homes and business have been tragically affected, with some homes being uninhabitable. The best way to start drying out, is dehumidification.
Dehumidification
Dehumidify: to remove moisture from the air. Most people who are affected by catastrophic flooding, can be extremely overwhelmed and are trying to fathom where to begin to start cleaning up the aftermath. After experiencing water damage, it is crucial to dry out the affected areas within 48 hours, as this is how long it takes mold to begin growing. The longer your contents remain wet, the more likely it is to deteriorate from mold and bacterial damage. Your solution for recovery, is the use of an air mover and commercial dehumidifier.
How Dehumidifiers Work
Commercial Room dehumidifiers work much like air conditioners; warmer, moist air enters the dehumidifier and then crosses refrigerant cooled coils, causing the moisture in the air to condense on coils within the machine. A fan in the unit pulls in air from the surrounding area, which typically has high moisture levels. When air passes through the dehumidifier, it touches the cooling coils, which in turn pull moisture from the air by lowering the temperature.
Air Movers
When water damage occurs, most people might use an air mover to dry the area. This works well in the effective areas that acquired water damage. Commercial air movers are most often used in water damage restoration to dry wet areas. Axial air movers are larger, boxlike machines. They work over a broad area, making them effective at drying larger rooms. Centrifugal air movers are often smaller machines and work directly over the area it is placed. The surrounding air is brought in through the intake and forced through a snout at high velocities. Airflow can be angled on these as well, making them effective on both solid floors and carpets of varying thickness. Air movers are an efficient way to help get your home dry.
With the use of dehumidifiers and air movers, you should be well on your way to getting your flooded area dried out. We are happy to supply you with the best and effective equipment available. Check out our website to see the equipment that will work for you.
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