How to reduce humidity in room

NorfolkandGood

Hi, Hope some of you may be able to suggest ways of reducing the humidity in my sons bedroom.

Having purchased a temperature/humidity reader a few months ago and left it in the room it is giving readings that say 'wet' 77%. Two weeks ago the humidity was 51% and still reading wet. As a result fabric is going mouldy and I am concerned about my little boy sleeping in there.

So far all I've done is install a moisture trap on the windowsill and occaisionally run a dehumidifier. For your info it's a 1959 brick built bungalow. Any suggestions gratefully appreciated. Thanks.

rustyboy21

Have you tried leaving a window open ever so slightly? The circulating air may help out.

Otherwise it would be an air vent that is needed. It could be condensation from being too humid which is causing your furniture to go mouldy.

Have a go with the window for a little while and see if that makes any difference. At least that won't cost you anything really, as it is still quite warm at night at the mo.

Yazmina

I had humidity in my flat with black mouldy deposits on the walls. We ended up having to install two air vents (one at the front one at the back) to improve the air flow through the flat. Perhaps something similar might be suitable for your son's room?

ariba10

Either ventilate or run a dehumidifier.

I would run a dehumidifier.

gmgmgm

Open the window.

golfergirl28

What is a healthy humidity range? How does it change with the seasons? What is the best way to deal with humidity (we have a humid basement) in the winter when opening a window is less appealing?
TIA

Ken68

My de-humidifier cuts out at 60 degrees so that is probably the average.
Also endorse the opening ever so slightly two windows to give a cross flow.
And what I do this time of year, wait for a strong warm wind, then open upstairs and downstairs windows, with net curtains. Gives the place a good airing.

fluffymuffy

Does the offending bedroom has plastic replacement windows? With no ventilation strip?
For a permanent solution get a ventilation strip put in.
Meanwhile open the window. Most new windows can be locked slightly open.

NorfolkandGood

Thank you to all posters so far. Dehumidifier plugged in for 24 hours so far with little change in the readings. However, I think I will enquire locally about fitting the ventilation strips you mentioned as I would be happier leaving them open when not at home.(I was not aware that they could be fitted at a later date).

Thank you all for your comments so far.

MoneyMate

Hi, Are there any problems with leaking drain pipes outside or above room ?

Dimey

You could take a look at the Ventaxia range. I have their HR 300 air exchange unit in my pool room and it works wonderfully. No condensation whatsoever and the pool holds 2700 gallons of water! I have it on a time clock, on low setting, coming on for an hour and off for an hour.
http://www.vent-axia.com/range/hr300.html

The HR 300 has to be set into a wall but you may find other products that are more suitable for your situation.