High levels of humidity in your home can cause everything from musty, bad smells, and mold allergies to damage to carpeting, wood flooring and even — in severe cases — structural areas of your home.

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A basement dehumidifier should be set to maintain a relative humidity of 45% to 50%. A basement dehumidifier setting can be slightly increased to 50% to 55% while you're away to conserve energy.