Does anyone have any tips on reducing condensation?

Question

I have double glazing in my bedroom and i'm having terrible condensation and I don't want to open the windows cos its so cold. Plus i don't have my heating on in my room so I don't know what more I can do - but its causing mold.

Answer 1

electric heater and a fan for circulation

Answer 2

You need to warm up the glass to prevent the moist air form condensing. The glass temp must be above dew point for condensation to be prevented

Putting your heating on will help. Not drying washing or doing any cooking in your room will help. Eliminate any other sources of moisture if you can.

Alternatively try to get some additional ventilation in your room. A solution that would avoid the window being open would be to install an extractor fan through the outside wall and have it run on a timer when you are not in. You should be able to do this for about £100.

Please don't use a de-humidifier as this will dry you as well as the air and leave you with terrible headaches (similar to hangover)

Good luck

Answer 3

I have the same problem because I keep my bedroom door shut and only heat the room when i am getting up in morning.

I have found a de-humidifier box with silica from Woolworths - cost about £3 and then a couple of pounds when you need to refill it. Put the box on the windowsill. The window will still get some condensation at the bottom on really cold nights but during the course of the day, the dehumidifier will deal with that.

An electric dehumidifier will cost a bit more to buy and then the cost of electric, but obviously does not need refills. Woolworths had them half price two weeks ago. I assume these will be more efficient but will also create some sort of noise so not ideal for running at night.

Answer 4

The only way to reduce condensation is to allow warm moist air to escape to the outside. You say that you don't have heating on in your bedroom which in itself may be the cause of your problem simply because warm air from th rest of your home is being drawn to the cold of your bedroom and condensing on the cool surfaces.

So try turning the heating on in your room, try opening a window in the bathroom , and kitchen..

if that fails then you might invest in buying a dehumidifying device

Answer 5

Run your bathroom fan all the time. Wipe of any condensation and run a regular fan in your room. Get some type of heating as well.

Answer 6

If you refuse to open your window, then try rubbing the glass with raw potato or washing up liquid, however ventilation would be a far more effective and healthier option.

Answer 7

You need to have some air circulating open a window a little, just ½ inch would be enough

Answer 8

Hardwear shops sell Silica Gel, like the little packets you get in new shoes & bags etc.It's perfect for soaking up any excess moisture.

Answer 9

Ventilation-ventilation-ventilation

Answer 10

MAYBE TRY A DEHUMIDIFIER. NO MOUSTURE IN THE AIR NO CONDENSATION. GOOD LUCK.