dinsi88
Aug 29, 2008, 05:56 PM
We have a ground floor apartment in a high ranch house. The garage was converted in to our bedroom, with a closet along the garage door (which still exists). We have a problem with moisture in the bedroom, particularly in the closet, resulting in a musty smell and mildew that favors books, magazines, and leather shoes. A compressor style dehumidifier is out of the question because of the heat it would generate. In the summer, we do use a window a/c unit, but we really don't need it all the time. My second thermo-electric peltier closet dehumidifier has just died. They have been a big help, but did not completely solve the problem. In addition, I have two silicate type units (the kind that need to be plugged in to dry out). I find the disposable style silicate pellets (or "damp rid" type product) to be too messy and smelly.
I was wondering if I was contributing to the speedy demise of the thermo-electric units by letting them run all the time. Are these units not designed to do so? And what about the rods or round units that simply heat the air to dry it out? I see many of those available, but no information on how effective they are.
Other notes - we really cannot seal the bedroom. I would go mad without the window open at times. And we do have a cat that does like to go in the closet. Her safety is also important.
Thank you!
I was wondering if I was contributing to the speedy demise of the thermo-electric units by letting them run all the time. Are these units not designed to do so? And what about the rods or round units that simply heat the air to dry it out? I see many of those available, but no information on how effective they are.
Other notes - we really cannot seal the bedroom. I would go mad without the window open at times. And we do have a cat that does like to go in the closet. Her safety is also important.
Thank you!