| Basement Flooding, ContinuedDrying out the basementAfter all of the standing water has been removed from the floor, you'll be left with a seriously damp basement. It's time to crank up the dehumidifier. For the optimum results, the dehumidifier will need to run 24/7 for days on end to dry out the dank basement air and saturated concrete. Many dehumidifiers have an auto-shutoff switch that turns off the unit when the catch bucket is full. (This is a good thing ... otherwise the water would run all over the basement floor again.) While the auto-shutoff may be useful under normal conditions, it's pesky when you're running the dehumidifier non-stop. You'll probably want to modify the catch bucket to avoid running up and down the basement stairs a few times a day. Check to see if the unit has a drain fitting on the bucket to attach a garden hose. If it does (and it should) you'll be able to run the dehumidifier continuously until the basement is dry. Route the drain hose into the sump pump hole and you should be good to go. Clearing the water out of a submerged basement isn't just a pain in the neck. It can be dangerous, as well. Electricity and water are never a good mix. Be sure to take the appropriate cautions to avoid any shocking situations.
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