How to Cut Down on Indoor Window Condensation
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If you just have a little condensation around the bottom of your windows, it really is no problem. Just be sure to watch it and wipe off any collection of water to prevent rotting of your wood window sills. If you have to mop it up, you have way too much. This can lead to mold and indicates that there could be problems in attic and wall cavities.
If you have higher indoor humidity, it means you have more condensation. If you truly have a problem, keep the curtains and shades open so that air circulates and warms the glass - even at night. Cold glass equals more condensation. Most homes today are built very tight. We also work hard to keep the cold and hot air out. This can cause some problems if you notice great concentrations of water.
Turn on the kitchen exhaust fan every time you cook. Take a look inside the cabinet above the fan and if you see ductwork, the fan exhausts to the outdoors. You only have a recirculating fan, which does not eliminate moisture if you see no ductwork. You may want to crack a window when you're cooking. This is especially true when you simmering foods a long time, such as soup.
Be sure to use bathroom exhaust fans and let them run at least 15 minutes after you're done showering.
You can also bring a little outside air into the house during the day by running the fans beyond the time you'd actually be using them.
If you are really concerned about the condensation or moisture in your home, it is best to call a professional. You maybe be saving yourself money and more serious problems in the future.
It is especially important that you do not vent the clothes dryer to the indoors. Also, be sure your dryer vents are clean of lint so air travels through them to the outside. [This is also necessary to help prevent fires from lint buildup.]
If you do not have a condensation problem, it is best to keep shades and curtains closed at night. However, in the daytime, let that sunshine in to help warm your home and to give you a more optimistic look on life.
Published by JUNEANN REED
Juneann, now retired, worked as a professional non-profit fund raiser for 16 years. She also worked in an adult care center directing activities for seniors and during her husband's accute illness was presi... View profile
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- Use kitchen and bathroom fans to help prevent condensation.
- If you have to mop up water from condensation, you could have a problem.
- Check your exhaust fan to see if it's vented to the outside.