A dehumidifier can make your home more comfortable and keep it free of mold

Dehumidifiers do more than just enhance your comfort. By keeping humidity at the proper level, these machines will prevent a host of problems. Left unchecked, a household relative humidity above 50 percent can breed mildew, dust mites, and mold that exacerbate allergies and asthma. Mildew and mold can thrive on and discolor cloth or natural-wood furniture and grow on clothes, books, and other items stored in your basement or elsewhere. An increasingly common household problem in this country, mold can also cause drywall and wood to rot, resulting in tens of thousands of dollars in structural damage.