What is causing this? I have a couple toddlers.
2007-01-26 09:45:51 · 8 answers · asked by Me 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The room is too humid.
35% is max for winter inside a room.
2007-01-26 10:20:44 · answer #1 · answered by hmm97 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Its probably due to condensation when cold air passes through that outlet. In the winter time you can take your hand and hold it over any outlet and feel a draft. Try taking the plate off and put a little insulation inside the wall surrounding the outlet.
2007-01-26 09:57:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Is the outlet on an outside wall? If so, then you are getting cold air through the outside wall and the outlet. Outlets are notorious for leaking air. When you get the cold outside air hitting the warm plastic or metal of the outlet, you get condensation. There is no water leak, it is from the humidity in your house. The big box stores sell kits to insulate and seal outlets. I bet one of these would fix your problem. Good luck with it!
2007-01-26 09:54:39 · answer #3 · answered by J.R. 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Insulating the outlet should do the trick. If you're still having a problem, try using a product called Dri-Z-Air. This is available at some larger "big-box" stores and most RV supply stores. It works well to remove excess moisture from an enclosed area and contains it beautifully. Good luck!
2007-01-26 10:56:16 · answer #4 · answered by plucack 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's because the outlet is colder than the air in the room which causes the moisture in the air to condense on the cool outlet.
2007-01-26 09:54:05 · answer #5 · answered by Josher 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ever have a glass of ice water? Well, you know how the glass will appear to sweat. Its actually condensation due to the temperature difference between the air surronding the glass, and the temperature of the glass. Exact same thing is happening to your sun room. Sometimes this condensation can build up in odd places you wouldnt expect. It most likely wouldnt be any sorta leak, but just simple condensation from the temperature differential.
2007-01-26 09:57:47 · answer #6 · answered by jeff the drunk 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like it could be condensation from a temperature differential. If it is cold outside and warm inside, condensation can appear. Try packing the outlet box and surroundings with insulation and this should help.
Best of luck!
2007-01-26 09:51:42 · answer #7 · answered by disposable_hero_too 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
dehumidifier
2007-01-26 09:53:55 · answer #8 · answered by TomTom 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋