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A musty wardrobe: is it the room or the furniture?

Use location, airflow and surface clues to find the source.

Note the timing and pattern before guessing at the source.

Check airflow and drying time before cleaning the same patch again.

Read the heat pattern before opening a valve.

Check sound and airflow without opening the unit.

Keep the alarm active while you find out whether it needs a battery or repair.

Document the timing and keep active water away from electrics.

Observe the symptom without opening the faceplate.