Basement Smell

[Anonymous]

Just moved into a new place. Basement is fully finished with tile floors. Full bath and laundry down there. Was renovated before the sale.

So, my question is, how do you manage a basement smell. It just smells different from the rest of the house. It may be that its still the paint/new construction smell and opening the windows when I am down there will help. But, just wanted to see if anyone knew any tricks.

[Anonymous]

It depends on where smell is coming from. It could be humidity, paint (if newly finished), bathroom drain trap... Each requires different solution.

[Anonymous]

My basement is unfinished, but doesn't smell. I assume there's an issue if there's a smell. How about leaving doors open to ventilate it. How long ago was it finished?

[Anonymous]

Put in a dehumidifier and see if that changes the smell. If it does, then you may have a dampness problem you may want to check out.

[Anonymous]

Dehumidifier may be all you need. My basement is finished and has never had a single water/flooding issue in almost 20 years, but the dehumidifier sucks up a LOT of moisture -- last week during the rains we were emptying it once a day.

[Anonymous]

Any recommendations for dehumidifiers?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Any recommendations for dehumidifiers?

Dehumidifiers don't last long. You should consider getting an warranty.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Dehumidifier may be all you need. My basement is finished and has never had a single water/flooding issue in almost 20 years, but the dehumidifier sucks up a LOT of moisture -- last week during the rains we were emptying it once a day.

I'm the PP. Dumped mine THREE times within 24 hours -- it's damp out there!

[Anonymous]

OP here. Dehumidifier has been running for about 6 hours now. Already can tell the difference.

[Anonymous]

you have water issues fix it and don't be that seller ripping people off