Hi folks,
I’m wondering how to solve condensation on my bedroom windows in the morning. My OH keeps some photo frames on the window sill and have just realized this morning that one of them has gotten mouldy.
Windows are PVC double glazed. Curtains are closed at night, probably trapping cold air there. Room does not have a vent to the outside, but it does have trickle vents on the windows. North facing. Door closed at night. Rented property so can't do any mad DIY stuff. House is pretty well insulated, never gets too cold.
I have read many threads around and just need a couple of pointers.
1: Install trickle vents.
We already have them on all windows in the house, and they’re open.
2. Use a dehumidifier.
A big dehumidifier came with the house (bad sign?) How do we get to sleep when it’s on? Or do we run it during the day? For how long? How often?
3. Open the window when you sleep.
We live on the ground floor in an urban area so can’t fully open it, but will open it on the “latch” open function and see if it works.
4. Put that melted plastic cling film stuff from amazon on it.
Does this work?
5. Ventilate the house.
There is a positive input ventilation contraption in the kitchen only. In the farthest corner of the house. Shouldn’t it be in the hallway so it can get to all rooms in the house? It’s pretty useless then, am I right? I’ve also read that the house must be airtight for this to work. We have trickle vents on all windows. I was thinking of turning this OFF as it just constantly blasts cold air into the kitchen. It’s like a butchers walk in freezer in the mornings.
6. Use an extractor fan when cooking.
We do.
7. Use an extractor fan when showering
The shower does not have one, nor does it have a radiator. We crack the window while showering.
8. Do not dry clothes on radiators / hangers etc.
We don’t We use a condensing tumble dryer.
9. Heat the room that has the condensation problem
It is heated for 8 hours a day. Not heated at night as the house is fairly well insulated and well, we're asleep.
What can I try next? Or am I doing anything wrong? Note - there is some slight condensation on living room window in the morning too. Also north facing. In fact the whole pace is north facing.
I’m wondering how to solve condensation on my bedroom windows in the morning. My OH keeps some photo frames on the window sill and have just realized this morning that one of them has gotten mouldy.
Windows are PVC double glazed. Curtains are closed at night, probably trapping cold air there. Room does not have a vent to the outside, but it does have trickle vents on the windows. North facing. Door closed at night. Rented property so can't do any mad DIY stuff. House is pretty well insulated, never gets too cold.
I have read many threads around and just need a couple of pointers.
1: Install trickle vents.
We already have them on all windows in the house, and they’re open.
2. Use a dehumidifier.
A big dehumidifier came with the house (bad sign?) How do we get to sleep when it’s on? Or do we run it during the day? For how long? How often?
3. Open the window when you sleep.
We live on the ground floor in an urban area so can’t fully open it, but will open it on the “latch” open function and see if it works.
4. Put that melted plastic cling film stuff from amazon on it.
Does this work?
5. Ventilate the house.
There is a positive input ventilation contraption in the kitchen only. In the farthest corner of the house. Shouldn’t it be in the hallway so it can get to all rooms in the house? It’s pretty useless then, am I right? I’ve also read that the house must be airtight for this to work. We have trickle vents on all windows. I was thinking of turning this OFF as it just constantly blasts cold air into the kitchen. It’s like a butchers walk in freezer in the mornings.
6. Use an extractor fan when cooking.
We do.
7. Use an extractor fan when showering
The shower does not have one, nor does it have a radiator. We crack the window while showering.
8. Do not dry clothes on radiators / hangers etc.
We don’t We use a condensing tumble dryer.
9. Heat the room that has the condensation problem
It is heated for 8 hours a day. Not heated at night as the house is fairly well insulated and well, we're asleep.
What can I try next? Or am I doing anything wrong? Note - there is some slight condensation on living room window in the morning too. Also north facing. In fact the whole pace is north facing.