The NewAir ADS-300 Mini Dehumidifier Product Review: Preventing Mold in Common Areas

The NewAir ADS-300 Mini Dehumidifier uses a thermo-electric peltier motor to remove excess moisture from small places like under the counter, bathrooms and closets. This technology makes it lighter and quieter. In fact, it only weighs two pounds and operates almost completely silently. You should utilize this dehumidifier in small rooms where poor ventilation results in musty odors or fungus growth. This dehumidifier helps you get rid of odors and prevent fungus growth for good.

The NewAir ADS-300 Mini Dehumidifier comes with a car kit adapter. This means you can rid your car or truck of excess moisture as well. It has an automatic shut off switch. When the water reservoir is full the dehumidifier automatically turns off so that the tank does not overflow. When the reservoir is full a yellow full indicator light will also alert you so you can empty it as needed. The tank holds up to 16 ounces of water.

If you suspect mold in your home, here are some common places to look for it:

Basements/Crawl Spaces

This level of your home has the most chance out of any level in your home of fostering mold growth. The thing to look for here is any sign of dampness. You should also look for black mold growth that may be taking place in wooden building materials. It is very important to look for black mold in the framing because this is the easiest way mold spreads to other parts of your home. You especially do not want mold to spread to the framing because your beams can be weakened as well as bearing walls that are crucial to the stability of the structure.

Rooms/Areas with High Relative Humidity

One way the likelihood of a mold problem will increase is when the relative humidity of a room or area is above 55%. You should be sure to monitor areas with high humidity levels on a regular basis. To measure the relative humidity of a room or area you will need a relative humidity sensor. These can also be called a moisture meter or a hygrometer.

Inside Wall Cavities

Walls are where warm air meets cooler air. This is especially true concerning the walls around the perimeter of homes and buildings. Wall cavities are, unfortunately, good at trapping moisture. Pipes inside your walls can leak without you being aware. Mold inside your walls eventually works its way to the outside of the walls. It will be visible, you will smell a musty odor and/or you will have respiratory health effects. You should remove drywall anywhere you suspect mold and then clean and remove mold.