Optimizing Airflow Can Ensure Successful Water Cleanup

Air movement is an essential component of successful water damage restoration for New Rochelle homes. Proper positioning, calculation, and moisture measurement by expert technicians facilitate more rapid drying and prevent potential secondary damages to property. These devices increase air circulation, accelerating evaporation and reducing moisture levels. This systematic approach safeguards your home from long-term damage when combined with advanced equipment and the broad knowledge base possessed by licensed restoration technicians.

How Centrifugal and Axial Air Movement Works for Water Cleanup

Centrifugal and axial air movers serve distinct roles in the drying process. Centrifugal air movers, designed for focused, high-pressure airflow, are ideal for applications like directing air under carpets and behind walls. In contrast, axial air movers provide a broader, low-pressure airflow, making them suitable for large, open spaces that need drying after water extraction. Combining these two types optimizes drying efficiency and allows technicians to tailor structural drying to your unique situation. Air movement can also be forced into wall cavities, floors, and under elevated furnishings to address moisture in those areas.

Air Movement Synergizes with Dehumidification to Accelerate Drying

Air movement works in tandem with dehumidification to accelerate drying by optimizing moisture removal from affected areas. Air movers assist evaporation by circulating air over wet surfaces. At the same time, dehumidifiers extract the resulting moisture from that air, preventing it from re-condensing on other surfaces and releasing warm, dry air back into the environment. Moisture is collected for removal in a treated sewer or other approved location. This synergy creates a balanced drying environment, significantly reducing drying times and mitigating further damage. Our AdvantaClean of Westchester, Rockland, and Stamford, NY technicians evaluate moisture levels throughout drying to ensure that surfaces like wood and drywall reach optimal moisture levels to prevent over-drying.

Structural Drying Services by AdvantaClean of Westchester, Rockland and Stamford

Structural drying services by AdvantaClean of Westchester, Rockland, and Stamford ensure comprehensive moisture removal from your property following moisture exposure. Utilizing advanced techniques and equipment, such as industrial-grade dehumidifiers and air movers, our IICRC-certified technicians systematically dry walls, floors, and structural cavities. Air movers are typically positioned to cover every 10 to 16 feet of linear wall space, angled slightly for overlapping airflow. Calibrated moisture meters and infrared thermal imaging cameras are employed to monitor progress and ensure thorough drying.


New Rochelle area residents benefit from prompt, thorough, and efficient water damage cleanup services, and the technicians at AdvantaClean of Westchester, Rockland, and Stamford can provide precisely that. Contact our team at (803) 597-2022 to find out more.

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