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How can I get rid of condensation?

In the mornings the windows upstairs are covered in condensation and water collects on the window sills. It gets better after lifting blinds/curtains but takes ages to clear, sometimes not going until late in the evening. We have double glazing, is there something that will get rid of all this moisture?

cathy
November 2004
Assuming that condensation on windows is worst on really cold winter nights, the cause is excessive humidity in the air inside your home. You may be running a humidifier that is set too high (too humid) or may be doing a lot of cooking (boiling) during the day. If you do use a humidifier, turn it down a little on those really cold days/nights. If the moisture source is something else and not easy to adjust downward, you may need to run a dehumidifier. Assuming that air is free to flow from room to room, the humidity in distant rooms will readily migrate to the room where the dehumidifier is located and you won't need to bother trying to circulating the dryer (dehumidified) air.

Toby Wilson
January 2005
You can get a product that circulates dry air around your home to eliminate ALL condensation. they cost about £1000 fitted. here's a phone number for you, 01245 355050 (Essex) They are Very helpful

D
December 2004
open windows regularly and wipe with a dry cloth. not an cure, but will stop build up of black mold!

caz
December 2004
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