Why is there Condensation in My Basement?

Have you ever gone down into your basement in the summer and suddenly there’s a cold drop on the top of your head, you look up and see the pipe above looks like it’s sweating!

You’re happy it’s not a leak but can’t help but question, what is going on?

Typically, your basement is naturally the coolest place in your house and when the hot and humid air outside seeps into that space, it comes in contact with the cool surface of your pipes, concrete walls or AC ducts. When that warm air and cool surface connects, water droplets form and ta-da, you now have condensation!

Condensation on your glass of lemonade on a hot July day is no concern, but in your home, it is something to take notice of. That moisture in your basement is a gateway for mold, mildew and rot to form. The organic materials in your basement or crawl space, like wood beams or family photos your stored for “safe keeping”, will absorb that moisture and create the perfect all you can eat feast for mold!

The fix? Dehumidification!

A dehumidifier will work to remove excess moisture in the air and keep the relative humidity levels low, absorbing the water vapors from the humid air and stopping condensation from building on your walls and pipes. Our SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier is the world’s most efficient, high-performance dehumidifier! The unit can remove up to 95 pints of water per day and you can set it and forget it, it has a humidity sensor and automatic drainage – it basically takes care of itself while keeping your basement or crawl space dry and healthy!