Demystifying Dehumidifiers for Water Damage Cleanup
How Low-Grain Refrigerant Technology Preserves Dunwoody Homes
Water damage in your Dunwoody home demands immediate attention. While visible water is an obvious concern, residual moisture in your home’s structure and belongings can lead to further complications and costly repairs without fast action. This humidity is where low-grain refrigerant (LGR) dehumidifiers come into play. These advanced machines are crucial for effectively managing moisture exposure by working with temperature and air movement technologies to eliminate excess moisture in a given property efficiently.
The Science Behind Low-Grain Refrigerant Technology
LGR dehumidifiers draw moist air through a cooling coil, which lowers the air’s temperature and condenses the moisture into water that is then isolated for disposal. What sets LGR dehumidifiers apart from other systems is their pre-cooling mechanism, which allows them to extract more moisture from the air with greater efficiency. This feature is particularly important in areas like Dunwoody, where humidity levels can be high. Using LGR technology, restoration professionals can ensure that even after visible water is removed, moisture hidden deep within the structure of your home is also effectively extracted with minimal demolition to walls, flooring, and other impacted structural materials.
The Role of Grains Per Pound in Water Mitigation
In water mitigation, “grains per pound” (GPP) refers to the amount of water vapor present in a pound of air. LGR dehumidifiers are specifically designed to reduce GPP to very low levels, which is critical for successful water restoration services. Lowering the GPP means drying your home’s air more effectively, thereby reducing the chances of further moisture damage. This is especially important for preventing issues like wood warping or drywall swelling. The capability of LGR dehumidifiers to maintain low GPP levels throughout the drying process is why they are preferred by IICRC-certified Water Damage Restoration Technicians (WRT).
Structure and Contents Drying by AdvantaClean of Sandy Springs
At AdvantaClean of Sandy Springs, we integrate LGR dehumidifiers into our water restoration services to thoroughly dry your home’s structure and contents. Our approach goes beyond simply removing standing water; we focus on drying every impacted aspect of your home to prevent long-term issues. Using LGR dehumidifiers, we target and eliminate moisture trapped in walls, floors, clothing, and personal items. These devices, especially when paired with air movers after multiple passes of extraction, reduce drying times while returning structural materials and contents to optimal moisture levels.
If you have water dam.age in your home, trust the professionals at AdvantaClean of Sandy Springs. Call our team at (404) 474-8443 for expert water cleanup services today.