Prevent Condensation In Your Windows

Before we give tips on how to prevent condensation, let's look at the causes of condensation. What causes condensation on windows? Condensations are caused by humidity or excess invisible water vapor in the atmosphere. When this water vapor meets a colder surface or a surface at a cooler temperature, the water turns into visible drops of moisture.

To prevent condensation, you can use a dehumidifier to remove excess humidity from the air. Dehumidifiers are designed to monitor and manage a room’s humidity levels by drawing excess moisture out of the air. This helps to reduce condensation and, with it, the chances that damp will develop. Damp can be an expensive problem for your home. But buying a dehumidifier is a relatively low-cost way to prevent it from spreading. Here are some tips on how to get the best out of your dehumidifier:

·        Empty Regularly: Empty the collected water of the dehumidifier after every use and before moving it to another room. This will help the unit to work more effectively for longer.

·        Keep Away From Furniture: Keep your dehumidifier away from walls, curtains, and furniture and keep all doors and windows closed when you use it. The more centrally the unit is placed, the more moisture it should remove from the air.

·        Be Cost Effective: Dehumidifiers usually take a few hours to reduce humidity. So unless you enjoy giving money to your energy supplier, you will need to be smart about when you use one. If you’re on a tariff that offers you cheaper electricity at night, such as Economy 7, set the timer to run your dehumidifier at this time. Don’t worry if you’re not on one of these tariffs though – you can still make savings. Most of the Best Buys are more effective in warm temperatures, so run yours only when the heating is on.

·        Timing is of Essence: Dehumidifiers are most effective when you have excess moisture in your home. So switch yours on just after you’ve taken a shower, or if you’re drying washed clothes indoors. But dehumidifiers are no cure for a severe damp problem. Keep reading to see how to deal with larger scale damp problems.

Also, as an alternative to a dehumidifier in reducing the moisture in the home, you can fan in bathrooms, kitchens and laundry rooms to circulate the air.