As in previous posting - I have condensation and mildew on my double glazing in most rooms. One particular room I do have some mildew on the wall too but it is upstairs and only on outside wall. My question is - do I need to buy a dehumidifier for each room ? Thank you in advance
2007-01-30 06:33:48 · 4 answers · asked by Apri 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Further details - I live in a two up two down terrace house - so not too big
2007-01-30 06:43:56 · update #1
You do not need one in every room, a dehumidifier on each level should be sufficient. You need to cure the underlying problem though. You have too much moisture in your house. Run bathroom and kitchen fan vents for at least 20 min. after bathing or cooking. This will help. If you have a lot of live plants, consider removing them or replace with silk plants, as this will add a considerable amount of moisture into the air. A fish tank will also contribute.
The mold on the exterior wall would indicate another issue. Somewhere, moisture is either in the wall, causing the mold growth. This issue will need to be resolved prior to the problem going away.
Feel free to email me with any other questions you may have
2007-01-30 08:05:34 · answer #1 · answered by tim r 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can have a furnace/air conditioner dealer give you an estimate on a "whole house dehumidifier"; or if you just purchase a single unit then shop around and look at the "coverage" which should be listed on the box. I would put them in the highest humidity areas.
2007-01-30 06:42:33 · answer #2 · answered by Mickey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends upon how big the humidifier is-it should say on the box
2007-01-30 07:49:43 · answer #3 · answered by pico24_1999 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that depends on the square footage of your rooms and your home.
2007-01-30 06:42:03 · answer #4 · answered by 'Lissa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋