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Does your basement smell like a basement? Is it damp and
musty? Have you been frustrated by home dehumidifiers that are
ineffective? The Santa Fe Ultra Efficient Dehumidifier will solve
your humidity problem.
 Moisture in the home has many sources: plants, pets, people,
cooking, washing, ground water, and most importantly, the air.
The moisture load from just the outside air infiltrating the home is
enough to overwhelm residential dehumidifiers. A large-capacity
dehumidifier is necessary to ensure that enough moisture is
removed to prevent mold, mildew, and bacterial growth.
The moisture in the air (humidity) is constantly trying to
equalize throughout the house. If there is more humidity upstairs,
it works its way downstairs, and vice versa.
The amount of moisture in the air is referred to as the specific
humidity. It is the weight of the water found in a pound of air.
The specific humidity is expressed as a decimal, e.g., .012 lb. The
amount of moisture present in the air at a specific temperature in
relation to the maximum amount the air can hold is the relative
humidity (RH). It is affected by the air temperature and is
expressed as a percentage, e.g., 60% RH. The cooler the air is, the
less moisture it can hold. In the drawing of the house, you can see
that, although the temperature and relative humidity vary, the specific
humidity remains the same. Basements are naturally cooler
than the rest of the house. This means that the relative humidity is
always higher in the basement.
Mold, mildew, bacteria, and other biological allergens are sensitive
to relative humidity. Relative humidity levels rising above
55% stimulate their growth which generates those "musty" basement
odors.
Mold and mildew are musty-smelling fungi that thrive in moist conditions. Even short periods of high humidity or condensation can cause mold and mildew to grow and release their health-affecting spores and mycotoxins.
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Bacteria is the cause of many diseases including pneumonia, tuberculosis, and legionnaire’s disease. Gram-negative bacteria produce endotoxins that cause inflammation and affect the human immune system.
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The Santa Fe Ultra Efficient Dehumidifier will maintain the
basement relative humidity between 45-50%. The Santa Fe is
designed to operate down to 55°, so unlike other residential dehumidifiers
that freeze-up in cool conditions, the Santa Fe will continue
to effectively remove humidity. The SantaFe also adds a little
heat to the basement air. So a cold, damp basement becomes a
little warmer and a lot drier. Your basement won’t feel like a basement.
The lower relative humidity prevents continued mold, mildew,
and bacterial growth and eliminates those musty odors. Your basement
won’t smell like a basement!
The reduced humidity creates a less hospitable climate for
many "bugs", including dust mites, centipedes, silver-fish, and spiders.
Your basement will have fewer "creepy critters".
Now your basement can be used for additional comfortable
living space and the safe storage of clothing, books, heirlooms,
and collectibles. (Therma-Stor Products’ dehumidifiers can be
found in museums, libraries, and art galleries.)
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