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Clothing Condensation
kacie
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Anyone have any tips on reducing condensation on the windows from drying clothes?
I can't have a tumble dryer, and also can't dry clothes outside, no space for a dryer and no outside space.
I do have a tiny dehumidifier, which while doesn't seem to help does fill up quite quickly. Don't, again, have space for a larger one.
I can't have a tumble dryer, and also can't dry clothes outside, no space for a dryer and no outside space.
I do have a tiny dehumidifier, which while doesn't seem to help does fill up quite quickly. Don't, again, have space for a larger one.
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Are you running the dehumidifier constantly?1
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Open the windows to change out the moist air (with heating off) and make sure the dehumidifier is running and emptied a lot whenever you have clothes drying.
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how can you live without a dryer or outside line? I have both. maybe you could change your washing machine for a washer/dryer combination.2
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Worth running at night if its not too noisy. You will be exhaling water vapour whilst sleeping. Do you know what the RH of your house is currently? With our dehumidifier running we tend to measure around 60-65%. I try to ‘air’ the house for an hour or so every day.2
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theoretica said:Open the windows to change out the moist air (with heating off) and make sure the dehumidifier is running and emptied a lot whenever you have clothes drying.how can you live without a dryer or outside line? I have both. maybe you could change your washing machine for a washer/dryer combination.Worth running at night if its not too noisy. You will be exhaling water vapour whilst sleeping. Do you know what the RH of your house is currently? With our dehumidifier running we tend to measure around 60-65%. I try to ‘air’ the house for an hour or so every day.3
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cattom said:how can you live without a dryer or outside line? I have both. maybe you could change your washing machine for a washer/dryer combination.
OP, do you have a room that you can open the window & shut the door, to put your clothes airer in overnight? As others have said, best to remove the moisture where possible, but I appreciate that can be costly & a challenge with a small dehumidifier.2021 Decluttering Awards: ⭐⭐🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇 2022 Decluttering Awards: 🥇
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Floss said:cattom said:how can you live without a dryer or outside line? I have both. maybe you could change your washing machine for a washer/dryer combination.
OP, do you have a room that you can open the window & shut the door, to put your clothes airer in overnight? As others have said, best to remove the moisture where possible, but I appreciate that can be costly & a challenge with a small dehumidifier.
I currently have the dehumidifier on the window sill, would it be better elsewhere?2 -
Sounds like you need some mesh to keep the cat in when the window is open. Very easy with a sash window (a rectangular frame with mesh for the gap) possible with others.
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theoretica said:Sounds like you need some mesh to keep the cat in when the window is open. Very easy with a sash window (a rectangular frame with mesh for the gap) possible with others.
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