A continuation of our series answering some of the questions about using a dehumidifier in the home that we receive on a daily basis via email. This question came from Gail and concerns dealing with damp in a built in wardrobe.
‘I have a great deal of condensation in my home. The main problem being condensation and mould growth on windows and the other major issue is dampness and mould growth in a number of built in wardrobes fitted along an external wall. Will purchasing the above detailed dehumidifier control the issue in the wardrobes as well as the window condensation? Would it be sufficient to leave the wardrobe doors open a couple of times a week whilst the dehumidifier is running to control the issue?
Many thanks for your help.’
Gail,
Damp in built in wardrobes is always a problem especially those on a north facing outside wall. Whether the plan above will help depends on where the moisture is coming from. If you live in an old house with no damp course then the moisture will be coming up through the ground and will keep on coming. If you are in an old stone cottage then the problem might be similar but through the walls. If you are in a brick house with a damp course then your plan should work.
To prevent the mould growth on your clothes and shoes we recommend making sure that the clothes in the wardrobe are not touching the outside wall, this will reduce/prevent mould from growing on the clothes.
You should also consider using the Mini-D dehumidifier inside the wardrobe, one Mini-D per single wardrobe will help to keep the air inside the wardrobe dry.
Regards
Chris
