All sealed indoor buildings create an air pressure imbalance. From the smallest household kitchen to the largest industrial warehouse, the indoor air pressure tends to be lower than the outside. This is usually caused by household appliances that push or pull air, or it can be due to the building’s layout. 

Whatever the case, the net effect is that outside air tends to get sucked into the building, which can result in detrimental effects for occupants and the building structure alike. This is where makeup air comes in.

The sweltering heat of summer can be taxing, even indoors. The warm humid air can make it more difficult to breathe, trigger allergies and respiratory problems, and even cause mold formation.

Thankfully, a dehumidifier can regulate the humidity indoors and bring it down to safe and healthier levels. But what happens when your dehumidifier acts up or stops working?