A basement dehumidifier can transform your home's comfort level while maintaining a healthy environment. However, choosing the wrong basement humidifier setting could lead to minimal effect or even ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. EyeWolf / Getty Images Humid basements can start to feel muggy, damp, and uncomfortable, while basements with very low humidity ...

High humidity makes us uncomfortable. Turns out it's bad for your basement, too. Here's why, and what your basement's humidity level should be.

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.