Please please help me!! Re damp, mould and condensation....

Ystrad_Lad

It sounds like your dehumidifier is on its way out. New ones run almost silently! If it is making a lot of noise the bearings are knackered. If it is an old unit it could also be blocked with fluff, not only on the filter but on the cooling fins too.

A dehumidifier for a 4 bed house shouldn't cost more than about 5p an hour to run.

Poppycat

Yes it looks like you will have to use the dehumidifier unfortunately. I would also when you have a shower/bath or cook just keep windows open a little even if its just for a short period.

I must admit mine is noisy and its about 15 years old but is always been noisy

**purpleprincess**

Ystrad_Lad wrote:

It sounds like your dehumidifier is on its way out. New ones run almost silently! If it is making a lot of noise the bearings are knackered. If it is an old unit it could also be blocked with fluff, not only on the filter but on the cooling fins too.

A dehumidifier for a 4 bed house shouldn't cost more than about 5p an hour to run.

It's a new one!!!! Is a mini one.

Wonder why mine drains so much leccy then?

**purpleprincess**

Poppycat wrote:

Yes it looks like you will have to use the dehumifer ufortunately. I would also when you have a shower/bath or cook just keep windows open a little even if its just for a short period.

I must admit mine is noisey and ist about 15 years old but is always been noisey

Ok, this has been helpful though as new things for me to try!!

So! Dehumidifier on when cooking and bathing

Keep window open where possible.

I think the worst time is first thing in the morning after I have been asleep all night, longest time I'm in the flat for plus I'm breathing!!

Poppycat

Yes problems often arise when your asleep as often heating goes down thats why I suggested keeping it on low. However you cant do that in your case as your using storeage heaters.

Ystrad_Lad

How much water is it taking out of the air and how long does it take to do it?

You may need a bigger unit as you seem to have a lot of moisture to clear.

mustafa_say_ving

**purpleprincess** wrote:

I don't have the heating on I have a storage heater which is pants so never goes on and I have a portable oil filled rad that I put on when it gets very cold.

Just average ceilings! and I rent the flat and there are 2 more floors above me

Thank you for your help though, anything is helpful x

I think I am going to have to use the dehumidifier aren't I, soooo noisy though!!

Re the drying clothes, not sure what to do about this one

I dunno what I'm going to do!!!!!!!! *exasperated smilie*

We've the same problem in our outside workshop/office/dumping ground

My DH (electrician) has just bought this electric metal tube type heater ( which I might add he's still not installed yet ......like so many other jobs he has to do around the house ) apparently it's cheap as chips to run as it only produces a small amount of heat , he seems to think this will sort out our condensation problem out there . It may work for you too ? It's the sort of thing you screw onto the wall and just plug in .

**purpleprincess**

Ystrad_Lad wrote:

How much water is it taking out of the air and how long does it take to do it?

You may need a bigger unit as you seem to have a lot of moisture to clear.

Don't know and don't know!! How would I work it out?

:think: maybe, but just don't have the space for it

mustafa_say_ving

Right just got off the phone with DH he says what you need is a 'humidistat extractor fan' It's like an extractor fan that comes on when the humidity levels are high . Feel free to PM me later on when he's back home .

**purpleprincess**

mustafa_say_ving wrote:

We've the same problem in our outside workshop/office/dumping ground

My DH (electrician) has just bought this electric metal tube type heater ( which I might add he's still not installed yet ......like so many other jobs he has to do around the house ) apparently it's cheap as chips to run as it only produces a small amount of heat , he seems to think this will sort out our condensation problem out there . It may work for you too ? It's the sort of thing you screw onto the wall and just plug in .

Oooh maybe. Where would I get one of those from? And how much......

Just seen your other post!! Thanks for that.

Will PM you later