Hello,
we are currently planning how to use our utility room.
We have a utility room in the basement where the building services are installed on one wall.
The washing machine and dryer will also be placed in the utility room.
My question is, can we also create a corner in this room to store food? (canned goods and packaged foods like pasta, flour, etc., all items with a long shelf life)
Additionally, we want to put a freezer in there.
Would it also be possible to hang clothes in this room to dry them, or would the humidity then be too high for the food storage?
Our basement is heated and will be around 20°C (68°F).
we are currently planning how to use our utility room.
We have a utility room in the basement where the building services are installed on one wall.
The washing machine and dryer will also be placed in the utility room.
My question is, can we also create a corner in this room to store food? (canned goods and packaged foods like pasta, flour, etc., all items with a long shelf life)
Additionally, we want to put a freezer in there.
Would it also be possible to hang clothes in this room to dry them, or would the humidity then be too high for the food storage?
Our basement is heated and will be around 20°C (68°F).
We have three rooms and two windows in the basement. The middle room has holes near the ceiling in the walls to allow cross ventilation.
What should be considered when choosing a dryer? I was thinking of a heat pump dryer.
The mentioned food items were just examples. We want to store everything that is non-perishable and doesn’t fit upstairs (fresh food stays in the kitchen).
What should be considered when choosing a dryer? I was thinking of a heat pump dryer.
The mentioned food items were just examples. We want to store everything that is non-perishable and doesn’t fit upstairs (fresh food stays in the kitchen).
Even with heat pump dryers, there can be at least a temporary increase in indoor humidity.
I would take a practical approach: place a small thermometer/hygrometer inside once you have everything in there, and then check if the humidity levels are acceptable after a few drying cycles (either by dryer or on a clothesline).
I would take a practical approach: place a small thermometer/hygrometer inside once you have everything in there, and then check if the humidity levels are acceptable after a few drying cycles (either by dryer or on a clothesline).
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Schorsch_baut27 Apr 2023 10:58I have concerns that the waste heat from the appliances might not be ideal for the shelf life of the food. It depends on how long you plan to store items. For example, we buy many products in bulk and store them in a basement room that never gets warmer than 18°C (64°F).
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