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Dehumidifiers When a home is flooded with water, the water will begin to evaporate into the air. Although the water on the floor is causing havoc (primary damage), the increasing amount of water vapor in the air can cause even more problems (secondary damage).   The job of the water restoration team is to minimize secondary damage. After the standing water is extracted, the remaining contents, walls, and cabinetry that got too wet must be restored to their pre-loss moisture conditions. By using evaporation, dehumidification, and air movement these items will be dried until they reach their pre-loss moisture conditions. A dehumidifier is used to pull water vapor out of the air inside the home during the drying process. The number of dehumidifiers to be used on a particular job is determined by the approximate amount of water vapor present. The amount of water vapor is estimated based on the cubic feet of air space in the structure, and the amount of water that entered the structure. The amount of water that should be extracted from the air each day can calculated once these two items are determined. The technician can now determine how many dehumidifiers are needed each day. The idea is to achieve a balanced drying system where the amount of evaporation is equal to the dehumidification. Every day the moisture content of the air is measured using a thermo hygrometer. This instrument gives the temperature and the relative humidity. With these two pieces of information the actual humidity level can be determined. If the proper amount of dehumidification is taking place, the actual humidity should be decreasing at a satisfactory rate.  Most dehumidifiers require a room temperature between 65 F to 85 F to work properly and safely.