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Condensation?? (merged threads)

rachbro
rachbro Posts: 20 Forumite
in In my home (includes DIY) MoneySaving
Can anyone offer any advice on a good way to deal with condensation on double glazed windows?
I keep all the windows on "vent" 365 days a year and open windows in the day where possible, but now the weathers getting colder, the condensation on the bedroom windows is awful in the evening and 1st thing in the morning.

Is a dehumidifier the way to go or does anyone have any better, cheaper, greener ideas?

Thankyou so much in advance for any advice given.
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  • savemoney
    savemoney Posts: 18,125 Forumite
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    "Is a dehumidifier the way to go?"

    Yes or keep heat on and the warmer the room the more moisture the air can adsorb. Once temperature drops the warm air meets cold spots like windows, outside walls and condenses
  • fluffymuffy
    fluffymuffy Posts: 3,424 Forumite
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    savemoney wrote: »
    "Is a dehumidifier the way to go?"
    Yes. Wouldn't be without ours. We empty it twice a day through the winter months - that's about 8 litres a day :eek:
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  • Kavanne
    Kavanne Posts: 5,093 Forumite
    Are dehumidifiers big and/or bulky?
    Kavanne
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  • fluffymuffy
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    Kavanne wrote: »
    Are dehumidifiers big and/or bulky?
    About as big as a swing bin. But shorter. And they have a plug.
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  • savemoney
    savemoney Posts: 18,125 Forumite
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    well about 1/2 size of a washing machine maybe just under then can be noisy but they dont come on 24/7 all time

    I had condensation this week in front porch due to cooking.Turned dehumidifier on number 3 of about 10 and within 10 minutes windows were clear

    They do work very well
  • 10past6
    10past6 Posts: 4,962 Forumite
    rachbro wrote: »
    Is a dehumidifier the way to go or does anyone have any better, cheaper, greener ideas?
    We purchased a dehumidifier within the last 4 weeks from Argos, I can't tell you how pleased we are with it, not once have we had condensation on our windows, yes, we also have DG, if ever there was a gadget I'm happy with, it's the dehumidifier, only wish I purchased one years ago, btw, I purchased it solely for the bedroom.

    Sorry, but I'm unable to post a link to the one I purchased, it was on special offer which has now finished, it was around £75.00 reduced to £45.00.
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  • Kavanne
    Kavanne Posts: 5,093 Forumite
    fluffymuffy wrote: »
    About as big as a swing bin. But shorter. And they have a plug.
    Nooooo well that option is out for me then :(
    Kavanne
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  • fat-tony_4
    fat-tony_4 Posts: 35 Forumite
    A less effective option than the dehumidifier is a moisture trap, they are sold by lakeland. It does have an impact on the condensation, not as dramatic as the dehumidifier, but in my house reduced big drops of condensation on bedroom window to the more mist like condensation. Since I got my dehumidifier I've relegated mine to the bases of wardrobes(which is really what they're desiged for).

    You have my sympathy as my current battle with condensation, penetrating damp and getting my roof insulated is driving me bonkers.

    fat-tony
  • mell242
    mell242 Posts: 137 Forumite
    I've just woken up this morning with every window covered in condensation, can't see out yet!
    I've had a look on ebay and the dehumidifiers are quite pricey..
    How much of a problem is condensation though? and do you reckon it is expensive to run a dehumidifier?
    thanks
  • fat-tony_4
    fat-tony_4 Posts: 35 Forumite
    mell242 wrote: »
    I've just woken up this morning with every window covered in condensation, can't see out yet!
    I've had a look on ebay and the dehumidifiers are quite pricey..
    How much of a problem is condensation though? and do you reckon it is expensive to run a dehumidifier?
    thanks

    It depends on the make and the model. Most say that they cost between 1 and 2p to run per hour. Mine has added around 20 pound per quarter to my electricity bill..... but i don't have it on all the time, only when I can't have windows open.

    fat-tony
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