I live in moncton new brunswick and in the winter my windows get really wet.I can run my dehumidafire all day.It helps for shore but still they hold a litte water yet.I have a wood stove that i use in the winter months only.I ues very little eletricity i8n the winter.What would be effective to fix this problem with out spending to much money.
2006-12-12 06:36:29 · 6 answers · asked by gsxr@rogers.com 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You should consider secondry glazing if you dont already have it. You can remove it during the warmer seasons. It virtually eliminates the condensation that is forming on the window. Condensation forms because the air outside is much colder than the air inside, no other reason really.
2006-12-12 07:29:07 · answer #1 · answered by Terence K 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you should try running the wood stove and study the optimal places to put a few fans around the house to distribute the heat and this will allow for the wood stove to remove a portion of the moisture,
i can say that it costs more to run the dehumidifier than the wood stove
or if you have a furnace just switch the fan to on (not heat mode)
and let it distribute the air from the stove.
2006-12-12 18:01:42 · answer #2 · answered by Specialist Ed :Þ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Terrance has the answer for you rogers.
short of replacing the windows with dual-pane, you can make up inexpensively small boards the size of your window and cover them with visqueen. this will not only give you a warmer atmosphere, but put the moisture one pane out on the visqueen rather than on the inside of your windows in the house.
the heat inside condensates with the cold outside and there's nothing you can do about it other than additional panes.
the fans are good too, to circulate the heat and reduce the black algae on the walls behind your furniture in the winter.
that's the cheapest way to go rogers other than windows.
2006-12-12 18:23:34 · answer #3 · answered by ticketoride04 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water is a byproduct of burning wood. You release moisture when you breathe. Lots of plants in your house will also cause condensation on your windows. Gee, lots of causes....hmmm, solution?? Put a towel on your window sill and squeegie the moisture down the window to the towel, then toss it in the dryer.
sorry, not much help, but I'll bet you don't have dry skin!?
2006-12-12 14:47:14 · answer #4 · answered by reynwater 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try treating your windows with a rain-x type water repellant!!
2006-12-12 15:17:01 · answer #5 · answered by Travis H 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i suggest a dehumidifier
2006-12-12 15:26:14 · answer #6 · answered by wiggum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋