Dehumidifiers Help Dry Flood Damaged Roxbury Homes

4/26/2022 (Permalink)

Rely on SERVPRO's portable and massive dehumidifiers to dry your flood damaged Roxbury home or commercial structure

Flood Damage in Roxbury? Call SERVPRO

One of the most significant obstacles to post-flood restoration and recovery in a household is removing trapped water in materials and moisture in the environment. Dehumidifiers play a substantial role in managing this moisture concern throughout the structure.

How Do Dehumidifiers Work?

The objective of dehumidifiers concerning flood damage for Roxbury properties is the removal of excess moisture that threatens the structure and contents within it. Dampness presents a significant threat to the property, so the placement of dehumidification equipment is essential to manage water in the environment and promote a faster and more complete drying process. Units work by pulling humidity into a chamber, and through the process of refrigeration or absorption, they convert moist air into physical water to discharge from the machine.

Low-Grain Refrigerant Units

These are a popular type of dehumidifier for restoration work as they do not require an excessive amount of power to perform. These work by cooling air to the point of condensation, which is then collected in a tray on the unit for disposal. Multiple refrigerant dehumidifiers can be used simultaneously to achieve greater production of moisture removal in an environment. This method can be especially effective to mitigate flood damaged interiors.

Desiccant Units

Desiccant units rely on absorption to achieve moisture management. The exhaust of these machines infuses the work area with warm, dry air to further promote a faster and more evenly distributed evaporation process. SERVPRO deploys trailer-mounted large desiccant units for Large Loss projects.

Seeking a Balance

It is important to note that conditions throughout the structure work to seek a balance during flood damage restoration and recovery. Several tools to regulate temperature and airflow throughout the impacted spaces to regulate these natural processes to benefit restoration. These include:

• Air movers
• Portable heaters
• Containment equipment

After a flood damaging event, several tools are necessary for effective drying of the space. Water removal is critical to returning normal living conditions to the household. Our SERVPRO of Jamaica Plain / Roxbury team can help with effective mitigation. Give us a call today at (617) 466-6909.