What are the Key Factors for Drying a Home?

3/18/2021 (Permalink)

When water collects in your home from a burst pipe, poor drainage, or weather-related incidents, immediate water mitigation is essential. A team of water removal specialists must arrive as quickly as possible to prevent the water from affecting other areas and causing more damage

The experts at SERVPRO of Aberdeen/Holmdel know that when it comes to water extraction, the drying time is key. Here are four factors that impact how long it takes to dry the building and contents inside.

4 Factors that Impact Drying Time in a Water Emergency

1. Temperature
   Hot air contains more moisture than cold, so 70°- 90° is the ideal range for drying. If heat isn't available, SERVPRO technicians can use portable heaters. They'll also ensure the drying process doesn't release too much moisture in the air by using dehumidifiers.
2. Air Movement
   Rooms with water damage are often damp and humid. Experts will use industrial-strength air mover to blow warm, dry air in and to blast the moist air out. -
3. Humidity
   The measure of air moisture at a given temperature is known as relative humidity (RH). If the RH is over 60%, drying time will be slower because of the air's saturation. SERVPRO techs use dehumidifiers with air movers to lower the RH to for optimum drying power.
4. Water Requiring Evaporation
   Physically extracting as much water as possible at the scene is much more effective than using dehumidifiers. SERVPRO extracts water with submersible pumps, truck-mounted pumps that can extract 36,000 gallons per day, portable pumps, rovers for carpets, and squeegees for hard surfaces.

Call SERVPRO to Dry Your Home in the Right Amount of Time

Successful drying involves the right humidity levels, temperature, water extraction, and air movement. All of these things differ, depending on the circumstances of the water damage. You can count on SERVPRO for the fastest extraction and drying solutions for your Aberdeen or Holmdel property.

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