Dehumidifier

Determine which Dehumidifier to Use

Dehumidifiers ate tool that simply remove water from the air. Much like any other tool, there are situations where a dehumidifier will work well, and other times when a certain technology would be inefficient. General Guidelines.

LGR:  Low Grain Refrigerant.

Use in most residential / small commercial situations.
Good for warm/high humidity conditions
Adequate for drier conditions down to 34 gpp

Portable Desiccant:

use for difficult to dry situations, such as difficult class-4 losses.
Use if a structure cannot be warmed to a temperature where LGR's would be effective.

Conventional:

Use for simple/small losses.

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Swamp cooler freeze

swamp cooler, time to turn off

We are at that time of year when you need to start thinking about turning off your swamp cooler. Turn the water line off and bleed the line.   Water left on,  this could happen to your home.

Tenant had left the home a few weeks earlier. A cold spell came and froze the line, water first found its way into the basement, then under the roofing and within a few days-a frozen water fall.

Summer is over

Summer is Over

Last day of  Summer was over the weekend, where did the time go? Another Summer gone by and this blogger did not make it to Zion-Angles Landing or to Las Vegas to see BlueMan group. This Fall may be a good time to go with room rates slashed, the only big cost would be gas. The airlines have cut their flights and doubled ticket prices.

So What have I learned this short summer?

1. Unexpected disasters can happen to anyone. A broken water line to a dishwasher, over flowed toilet ( Ok that may not sound correct) a backed up toilet, kid's filling the window well with water for a pool.
2. Fire!!!! overheated oil, gas leak- whatever the cause is not an easy time.
3. cleaning up a messing with a shop vac to only make the situation worse when the Vac blows everything around the entire house.

We at ServiceMaster of Salt Lake are here to help, with fast  response time (usually within 1 to 2 hours)
 our trained certified technicians  will be there to help with water extraction, mold remediation, water damage mitigation.  Fire clean up and pack out.

We also have the best carpet & upholstery cleaning teams in Salt Lake & Utah counties.

Give us a call 24/7   even on holidays --  801-506-0027

DEW point

Dew point temperature

Dew point is the temperature at which air becomes saturated with moisture vapor, and can hold no more water vapor. When air is cooled, its capacity for water vapor is reduced. Eventually, if temperature is cooled enough, the relative humidity will reach 100%, or saturation. When this occurs, the air has reached its dew point temperature.

Calculating the dew point temperature is especially important when monitoring humid air masses. Typically, the most humid air mass in a structure affected by water intrusion will be the indoor air. Restorers then compare the Dew point to surface temperatures throughout the structure. If surfaces are cooler than the dew point of the surrounding air, water will condense on those surfaces and possibly cause secondary damage.

Note: Secondary damage can occur even if condensation does not. High humidity alone can result in secondary damage.

What's wrong with this picture?

What is wrong with this picture?

Water leaks happen, toilet overflows, floors get wet  and this is what happens.

We can dry this.   ServiceMaster of Salt Lake  801-506-0027  in Utah County 801-356-7105

Mold

Mold ten things to know

When Mold Is found, call the experienced service provider- ServiceMASTER of Salt Lake      801-506-0027

Ten Things You Should Know About Mold

1. Potential health effects and symptoms associated with mold exposures include allergic reactions, asthma, and other respiratory complaints.
2. There is no practical way to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment; the way to control indoor mold growth is to control moisture.
3. If mold is a problem in your home or school, you must clean up the mold and eliminate sources of moisture.
4. Fix the source of the water problem or leak to prevent mold growth.
5. Reduce indoor humidity (to 30-60%) to decrease mold growth by: venting bathrooms, dryers, and other moisture-generating sources to the outside; using air conditioners and de-humidifiers; increasing ventilation; and using exhaust fans whenever cooking, dish washing, and cleaning.
6. Clean and dry any damp or wet building materials and furnishings within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth.
7. Clean mold off hard surfaces with water and detergent, and dry completely. Absorbent materials such as ceiling tiles, that are moldy, may need to be replaced.
8. Prevent condensation: Reduce the potential for condensation on cold surfaces (i.e., windows, piping, exterior walls, roof, or floors) by adding insulation.
9. In areas where there is a perpetual moisture problem, do not install carpeting (i.e., by drinking fountains, by classroom sinks, or on concrete floors with leaks or frequent condensation).
10. Molds can be found almost anywhere; they can grow on virtually any substance, providing moisture is present. There are molds that can grow on wood, paper, carpet, and foods

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Hoarder House

Gross to Nasty

Hoarder house...Gross to start, then to nasty with first sweep.

Before

After first clean up

Our crews are prepared to handle any disaster.