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NBS #104: How Humidity Impacts Your Health | Nikki Krueger, Director at Santa Fe Dehumidifiers

Michael Rubino Season 2 Episode 104

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Excess moisture isn’t just uncomfortable—it can make you sick. In this episode of Never Been Sicker, host Michael Rubino welcomes Nikki Krueger, Director of Marketing & Business Development at Santa Fe Dehumidifiers, to uncover the hidden dangers of high humidity and why proper moisture control is essential for healthy homes.

👉 You’ll learn:
Why modern homes are tighter, yet more vulnerable to moisture problems
How uncontrolled humidity fuels mold, bacteria, and VOC off-gassing
Why air conditioners and portable dehumidifiers aren’t enough
The role of ERVs, crawl space dehumidifiers, and ventilation strategies
Real stories of families impacted by humidity-related health issues
How the Change the Air Foundation is fighting for awareness and reform
If you’ve ever dealt with musty smells, worsening allergies, or mold problems, this episode is packed with insights and solutions.

01:00 – Nikki on how COVID-19 made people notice air quality at home.
07:55 – Why exhaust-only ventilation is a costly mistake.
12:40 – “You can’t energy-conserve your way to dry.”
19:00 – Crawl spaces cause up to 50% of a home’s moisture.
28:10 – Michael’s story of a 40,000 sq. ft. moldy home project.
37:00 – The $80K remediation fail caused by missed leaks.
40:45 – Nikki on the mission of Change the Air Foundation.

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🔗 Learn more about Santa Fe Dehumidifiers: https://www.santa-fe-products.com

🔗 Support the Change the Air Foundation: https://changetheairfoundation.org

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