Does a portable air conditioner make more sense for reducing basement moisture than a dehumidifier?
I’ve heard that a portable AC removes a lot of moisture from the air, and it doesn’t warm up the house like a dehumidifier, either. A: Yes, I’d definitely consider a portable air conditioner for dehumidifying any space, including your basement. I know from experience that these machines remove tons of water as a side-effect of the cooling action they offer. The only issue is the ambient temperature of your basement. If the temperature is too cool, it might cause the refrigeration coils to freeze up on your portable AC. Be sure to measure the temperature in your basement beforehand, and check out the acceptable operating range of any units you’re looking at. As you’re selecting a location, you’ll need to find a place close to a wall plug, close enough to a window for the vent pipe, and near a spot where the condensed water can safely drain away. Q: Is it good or bad to install wooden deck and fence posts in concrete? I’ve seen posts rot off at ground level, and been told it’s because th
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