How do you prevent the build up of condensation in a bedroom?

Answer 1

Better ventilation will help, but mostly this problem is due to the temperature difference between the bedroom and the world outside. Your best bet is to actually replace the windows, and you need to look for two things: 1) plastic or vinyl runners and framing, and 2) double-pane windows for better insulation. The dry air space between the two panes helps to minimize heat exchange between the inside and outside, so the inner pane of glass doesn't get so cold and won't tend to condense moisture from the inside air. If you have metal flashing on your current windows, it conducts heat much better and exacerbates any condensation problems you may be having; plastic or vinyl flashing doesn't conduct heat anywhere near as well, and thus will help to minimize moisture.

The other thing you might want to consider is the actual humidity in the bedroom. If it's a basement bedroom or one that faces away from direct sunlight most of the day, it might just be colder and more humid by location, so you might have to look into getting a small dehumidifier for the area. They sell them at most of the major home improvement places like Home Depot or Lowe's for around $150, and might be a cheaper option than new windows, if you're not quite ready to renovate.

Answer 2

Condensation is formed when moisture-containing air is cooled to a temperature where it becomes saturated and can hold no more moisture, forcing it to lose some of the moisture, by condensation so,
Either
1 heat up the room to a high temperature where the hot air can hold enough moisture without condensing or

2 ventilate the room so that the cold part of the room ( the window?) is not in contact with the same portion of still air forcing that portion to cool down and for moisture to condense

option 2 is far more realistically practical

Answer 3

One of my friends had a similar problem; there was no ventilation in his room so moisture built up on the windows, ceiling, and blinds. He eventually had a mildew problem, so you don't want to let this continue.

In order to prevent a build up if moisture, you need to make sure the air can circulate. You often end up with moisture on your windows after a night of sleeping, because the warmth of your room (from heater and body heat) is warmer than the air outside. So, don't sleep with your bedroom door completely shut, and make sure to open the windows for a while during the day if your can.
Turing on a fan might also help. If your bedroom has an attached bathroom, make sure the ventilation fan is on in the bathroom - that will help get rid of the damp air too.

these things have worked for me, hope they help you too.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

It sounds crazy,but having your window open all the time and even when your heating is on have it open slightly.I had to get an air vent put in mine as every morning my window would be covered in condensation which over time eventually builds up ans causes damp.Some houses just get alot of condensation and it is pretty hard to get rid of.Just try to keep your window open as much as possible as it does help.

Answer 6

You need some ventilation. open a window a little or have an air vent fitted. Modern houses seem to have much more trouble than old houses. i have an old house (over 100 years) but put new double glazing in cos of the draughts-now I have awful condensation if I close the windows. You can always get a dehumidifier if it's a really bad problem.

Answer 7

Try to reduce the number of moisture sources you have eg: banish your partner, remove house plants, don't dry clothes indoors, close the bathroom door after use (but leave it's window/extractor fan open).
Also check you have cavity wall insulation, as this helps keep the inside of walls warmer so moisture is less likely to condense on them.
Ventilate the room regularly, especially when it is dry outside, in order to shift the moisture-charged air outdoors. I find opening windows fully on opposite sides of the house encourages a through-draft, meaning I can close the windows after 30mins before I leave for work (or leave them locked slightly open for the rest of the day).

Answer 8

In a bedroom??? That doesn't sound good. It sounds like you might need to worry about mould in the future. Crack open a window or run a dehumidifier in there. I still can't figure out why there'd be condensation in a bedroom.

Answer 9

Find the source, in the mean time try a dehumidifier or chemical product to absorb moisture; check a hardware store for the latter.

Answer 10

Keep the heating on and the window open a little. Also try not to breathe to much in the room lol