Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    raindrop1's Avatar
    raindrop1 Posts: 4, Reputation: 2
    New Member
     
    #1

    Mar 26, 2011, 09:43 AM
    There is ground moisture coming up under the kitchen sink. How do I keep it down
    There is moisture coming from under the house, under the kitchen sink, it is causing mold . The landloard knows.how can I keep it dryer under the sink so I do not get more mold. I tried a fan, it did not work.
    ballengerb1's Avatar
    ballengerb1 Posts: 27,378, Reputation: 2280
    Home Repair & Remodeling Expert
     
    #2

    Mar 26, 2011, 09:46 AM

    What is under the litchen floor, a crawl space? If the underside of the flooring and the joist are damp I am not so certain its from the ground. A very small leak or weep can soak the wood and cause mold. Tell me more about what's under the kitchen
    raindrop1's Avatar
    raindrop1 Posts: 4, Reputation: 2
    New Member
     
    #3

    Mar 26, 2011, 09:55 AM

    There is a crawl space under the whole house. The landlord said its all from the ground water under the house. The only place we are having the trouble is under the kitchen sink, we have had the plumers out 5-6 times and they said they can't do anything.
    ballengerb1's Avatar
    ballengerb1 Posts: 27,378, Reputation: 2280
    Home Repair & Remodeling Expert
     
    #4

    Mar 26, 2011, 09:58 AM

    Since this is a rental I can't give you much in the way of "fixes" Any repair should be done by the owner. If this mildew bothers you then you can give the owner notice now that you do not intend to renew your lease when its up. This may or may not get him to consider further repairs
    raindrop1's Avatar
    raindrop1 Posts: 4, Reputation: 2
    New Member
     
    #5

    Mar 26, 2011, 10:06 AM

    Do u know of anything that will keep the moisture down, or anything that will soke up the moisture?
    ballengerb1's Avatar
    ballengerb1 Posts: 27,378, Reputation: 2280
    Home Repair & Remodeling Expert
     
    #6

    Mar 26, 2011, 08:15 PM

    A dessicant would help but ones like this Pelican Products 1500D Peli Desiccant (Silica Gel) only do 3 c/f. Maybe a big bag calcium chloride left open wiil help. Is the crawl space ventilated? Proper venting would be the greatest help
    raindrop1's Avatar
    raindrop1 Posts: 4, Reputation: 2
    New Member
     
    #7

    Mar 28, 2011, 08:24 AM
    The crawl space is ventilated. I need to know how to dry out the cubbord under the sink.
    ballengerb1's Avatar
    ballengerb1 Posts: 27,378, Reputation: 2280
    Home Repair & Remodeling Expert
     
    #8

    Mar 28, 2011, 11:50 AM

    Which is wetter, the joists under the floor or the cubboard?

Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions

 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Where does a ground level kitchen sink cleanout have to be installed? [ 10 Answers ]

Where does a kitchen sink cleanout have to be installed? What is the correct location? In the horizontal pipe that goes to the vertical line (which is inside the wall)? Insurance is asking for "ground level clean out". Where is that supposed to be located? Thanks a lot.

Kitchen Sink/Garbage Disposal back up into Basement Utility Sink [ 4 Answers ]

Hi. Our house is an expanded & completely remodelled older home, with new main floor kitchen incl. garbage disposal and dishwasher which drains into kitchen sink line. Our kitchen sink drain will sometimes backup into our utility sink in the basement, including solid food particles from the...

Kitchen Sink Drain - after water has been shut off in kitchen sink [ 0 Answers ]

After water has been shut off in kitchen sink, there is a continuous dripping for about two or three minutes in the drain pipes. It seems to happen only in the winter.

Fog horn noise when using taps in bathroom sink and kitchen sink [ 1 Answers ]

There has developed, in the last week, a "fog horn" sound when we turn on the hot or cold taps in the bathroom or kitchen. It does not occur when we use the washer or dishwasher. Could anyone give some advise on what could be the cause of this?


View more questions Search