As a homeowner, excess condensation can be a cause for real concern for your family and your home. Noticeable condensation on your windows can be traced back to a multitude of issues:
- old windows
- insufficient windows with no gas fill
- mold
- rotting walls
- wet spots
For window condensation repair, here are some solutions homeowners can utilize no matter the time of year.Condensation occurs when the warm air inside your home condenses on the cold windows. Since high amounts of condensation are related to the amount of moisture in the air, the changing seasons can propose problems for homeowners who are worried about window condensation. Additionally, leaky homes, or even modern homes, with too much insulation can produce window condensation.
1. Properly seal windows
In colder seasons, if the warm air inside your home has nowhere to go, it will stay locked inside causing no condensation. But if you have leaky windows, you will find yourself with foggy windows. Always be sure to check that the inner windows are locked and sealed properly, otherwise the air could escape to the outer window. Tightly lock your windows with firm latches. If you want to be extra secure, place film lining on your windows for window condensation repair.
2. Reduce humidity
Some areas in your home are prone to higher humidity than others, such as the kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room. All of these rooms involve activities that create extra moisture in your home, including cooking, running the dishwasher, taking a shower, and doing laundry. These activities can increase window condensation. Especially if you have a humidifier in these rooms for the winter, you might find your windows more fogged than usual. During the summer, reduce your humidifier usage to prevent condensation on inside windows.
3. Invest in suitable ventilation
Proper ventilation can help rid of excess moisture in the air. There are two approaches to proper ventilation: spot-ventilation and whole-house ventilation. Spot ventilation is going to be the cheaper route; whole-house ventilation requires installing an entire duct system which will be more expensive. Start by spot ventilating and installing fans in the kitchen and bathroom. These fans will help ventilate the moisture inside to outside and, hopefully, reduce the condensation in those areas. If you are still noticing window condensation, it may be worth it to invest in a whole-house ventilation system. These duct systems “mixes outside air with air that returns to the furnace” which will work to completely get rid of all condensation in your home.
4. Replace windows entirely
If you’ve exhausted all window options to reduce condensation, although very costly, it could be the most effective window condensation repair. This is usually a good idea anyway if you have an older home with old windows. Older windows may even have a deeper rooted issue like window rotting, which can be unknown to a homeowner if the rotting is happening in the walls of your home. If you are considering replacing your windows, utilize these changes as a way to better your home, become more energy-efficient, and remedy your window condensation.
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