what is the best way to eliminate condensation on windows?

Answer 1

The "best" way is to install double or triple pane, fiberglass framed, air tight windows. It sounds like you have either air leaks or single pane windows. If it is cold outside, the warm moist inside air is collecting on the cold surfaces.
A money saving and practical alternative would be to buy and install insider storm windows. I did this. My insider storm windows are really air tight, can be easily removed for cleaning and can be put away in summer.

Answer 2

Yes, either open the windows or purchse a de-humidifier. Here is some info:
Indoor moisture is caused by a variety of factors, including cooking, showering, running dishwashers, storing firewood, pets, fish tanks, plants, clothes dryers that are not vented properly, even breathing. Your new windows are most likely showing condensation more than your old ones because they are more airtight – less air is entering your home from the outside. The air leaking from older windows evaporated the moisture before it could collect.
Interior condensation forms on the inside pane of the glass within your home. This is the type of condensation most homeowners notice and become concerned about. It usually forms in the winter, especially at the beginning of the heating season. As the outside temperature drops, the inside surface will also get cooler; therefore, condensation will form at lower relative humidity on cold days. The colder the air outside, the more likely condensation is to occur.

Run a dehumidifier if needed.
Limit plants, aquariums, and pets. If you care for a lot of plants, group them in one sunny room and avoid over watering.
Have your gas appliances checked, if you have not recently. Malfunctioning gas appliances can deliver excessive water vapor into the air along with more dangerous contaminants. Be sure you have a carbon monoxide alarm.
Store firewood outside.
Eliminate plumbing leaks.
Don’t air-dry clothes indoors.
Correct grading and drainage problems around exterior of your home.
Open windows for a few minutes each day, particularly after steam-producing activities such as showering/bathing, laundry, and cooking. Heat loss will be minimal.
Run kitchen, bathroom, and other fans longer and more often.
Improve or add a ventilation system in your home through attic, roof and soffit venting. Ensure that everything vents to the outside.
Open blinds and drapes. Heavy window coverings restrict the flow of warm air over the interior glass surface.
Operate ceiling fans to improve air circulation
Raise the temperature inside the house.
Insulate under the seat and over the head of bay, bow, and garden windows to keep window area warmer.
Direct warm-air supply ducts toward windows or even use a fan for increased air circulation at windows.

Answer 3

I get condensation on a french door. Haven't found a 100% effective way to eliminate it. My problem is that the heat/ac vents are located in the floor in front of windows and this door.

I bought a plastic air deflector from Home Depot and directed the air away from the glass itself. This helped a lot. If the air coming through your heating system blows on a window that is cold, you get condensation. You could turn off that particular vent to see if it makes a difference. If it seems to help, buy a deflector.

Answer 4

You can buy little boxes of crystals that sit on your windowsill. Woolies sell them and most hardware stores. Also open your windows a little bit and leave them open all day. This will also help to get rid of stale air in the house, helping you to stay healthier in the winter. Don't have your rooms too warm either and knock the heating off in the bedrooms. [Better to have an electric under blanket that you turn off before you get in] Or replace your windows with ones that have vents in the surround.

Answer 5

I think it's the windows themselves that are the problem, I am having the same issue. I get condensation between the panes and water on the inside in winter. My place has cheap windows.

Answer 6

I have that problem too, came on here curious to see what answers you got, I open windows but still get condensation

Answer 7

Open the windows.

Answer 8

Get double glazing. If you already have double glazing, then call your glazier back and tell him to fix it. Otherwise, extractor fan or fit a ventilator.

Answer 9

open window a little bit

Answer 10

Get rid of the hot air?