Water Damage - The Equipment Best for the Job

3/28/2018 (Permalink)

This is a dehumidifier that we use on nearly all water damages.

SERVPRO of Desoto, Tate, & Tunica Counties understands that using the proper equipment makes a measurable difference in reducing claims loss expense. When time matters, technology and equipment must be counted on to perform. SERVPRO of Desoto, Tate, & Tunica Counties will answer you call with fast action, exceptional equipment, and trained, uniformed personnel. Certainly, the right tool for the job is vital to timely mitigation, but perhaps more important, these water damage professionals thoroughly understand how to dry a structure and person property effectively. 

In a previous blog, we've talked about Psychrometrics, Detection Equipment, Extraction Equipment, and Air Moving Equipment. Today I would like to explain in detail how different Dehumidification Equipment and Deodorization Equipment. 

Dehumidification Equipment: By extracting water vapor from the air, dehumidifiers lower the relative humidity , which in turn increases the rate of evaporation. In a water damaged structure, dehumidifiers pull in the moist, humid air and then discharge dry, warm air. The dry air acts like a sponge, absorbing moisture from wet materials. SERVPRO of Amory/Aberdeen & West Point uses two types of dehumidifiers:

• Refrigerant Dehumidifiers  - work similarly to air conditioners 
• Desiccant Dehumidifiers - use chemicals, called desiccants, that readily absorb moisture from the air.

Deodorization Equipment: - 

• Ultra Low Volume (ULV) Foggers will atomize liquid deodorizing agents, producing fine mist that easily penetrates sites where odor-causing residues accumulate. The device can also be used to inject fungicides and disinfectants into wall cavities and other difficult-to-access areas.
• Thermal Foggers dispense solvent-based products in large volume, dense fog suitable for confined areas. The fog consists of tiny particles of deodorant solution that pair with and neutralize odor-causing particles. 

SERVPRO of Desoto, Tate, & Tunica Counties is available 24/7. Please call us today for all of your water and fire damage needs at 662-349-6500.