"Ask Adam" Adam has been in the HVAC industry for over 40 years. He has been involved in all aspects of the business from service to sales. His main interest is in customer comfort. Why Does My Basement Have A Musty Smell? Many homeowners spend a lot of money finishing their basement or lower level, only to find out that the area is uncomfortable, especially on hot days. Any living space below ground level has potential problems, but in the summer, humidity is the worst. Excess humidity can cause mold growth, increase dust mites, ruin furniture and cause a musty odor. Adam Kern, Owner Official Heating & Cooling On hot days the A/C runs longer which also removes enough hu- midity in the main house to make it feel comfortable. But on milder days when the A/C runs less, the humidity builds up quickly, es- pecially in lower levels and basements. They tend to be cold, clammy and sometimes develop a musty odor. This is when you need to install a dehumidifier. A portable unit can manage a regular sized room but for larger areas we need a whole house dehumidifier. These units are installed into your duct system and have their own humidistat control. They can remove up to 17 gallons of water per day. These units will also re- duce the running time of the A/C system. With proper dehumidification you will improve your health, protect your home's structural integrity, protect your furnishings and eliminate musty odors. If you have any HVAC questions, call 800-350-HVAC (4822) or email adam@officialhvac.com Bella says: Water leaks and sump pump failure can strike at any time. Protect your assets and investments! Call Official and ask about how a leak detector with Wi-fi and audible alarm and a professional grade battery back SALE! up sump pump can give you peace of mind protection! OFFICIAL Heating & Cooling 800-350-HVAC (4822) officialhvac.com FACTORY AUTHOROD DEALER Carrier BBB NATE Bar Stres PRED 5 Time Honoree " Ask Adam " Adam has been in the HVAC industry for over 40 years . He has been involved in all aspects of the business from service to sales . His main interest is in customer comfort . Why Does My Basement Have A Musty Smell ? Many homeowners spend a lot of money finishing their basement or lower level , only to find out that the area is uncomfortable , especially on hot days . Any living space below ground level has potential problems , but in the summer , humidity is the worst . Excess humidity can cause mold growth , increase dust mites , ruin furniture and cause a musty odor . Adam Kern , Owner Official Heating & Cooling On hot days the A / C runs longer which also removes enough hu midity in the main house to make it feel comfortable . But on milder days when the A / C runs less , the humidity builds up quickly , es pecially in lower levels and basements . They tend to be cold , clammy and sometimes develop a musty odor . This is when you need to install a dehumidifier . A portable unit can manage a regular sized room but for larger areas we need a whole house dehumidifier . These units are installed into your duct system and have their own humidistat control . They can remove up to 17 gallons of water per day . These units will also re duce the running time of the A / C system . With proper dehumidification you will improve your health , protect your home's structural integrity , protect your furnishings and eliminate musty odors . If you have any HVAC questions , call 800-350 - HVAC ( 4822 ) or email adam@officialhvac.com Bella says : Water leaks and sump pump failure can strike at any time . Protect your assets and investments ! Call Official and ask about how a leak detector with Wi - fi and audible alarm and a professional grade battery back SALE ! up sump pump can give you peace of mind protection ! OFFICIAL Heating & Cooling 800-350 - HVAC ( 4822 ) officialhvac.com FACTORY AUTHOROD DEALER Carrier BBB NATE Bar Stres PRED 5 Time Honoree