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Read MoreWindow condensation can be annoying, especially if it keeps coming back.
But if there’s not a lot of moisture and it only happens now and then, there’s nothing to worry about. However, like all other things in life, if you have too much condensation and it keeps on happening, that’s a problem.
Condensation happens when warm and humid air meets a cold surface. Think about your washroom mirror. When you take a shower, the air becomes hot and wet. Your mirror is cool so the moisture in the air condenses.
It becomes water and, ta-da, you have condensation on your mirror. This is the same as your windows.
When your home is humid inside, the air around your windows starts to condense. Especially during the winter, it’s cold outside, so your windows will get foggy more often. This is completely normal. but if your window starts to excessively sweat and leave puddles, it becomes an issue. Not only can you get mold, but it can also cause health issues.
Don’t panic! Let’s find out how to prevent and reduce condensation on our windows before we start running around in circles.
Luckily, most solutions are easy and free.
You wouldn’t want to spend money on something that you could fix by yourself.
Try these tips one at a time, but if it doesn’t work, move to the next or combine them. With their powers combined, you can get Captain De-Condensation, and he will solve all your problems.
Sometimes, you might notice that the other side of the window is wet. Is this a problem? Do you have to somehow remove humidity from the outside?!
Luckily, no.
The reason why your exterior window is wet is that humid and warm air is touching a cool surface. It’s just as the same as to why your interior window is wet.
When it’s a summer day, the air inside of your home is cooler than the air outside. Especially if you have your air conditioner on, the air outside is much hotter. As a result, when it comes into contact with your window, it starts to condense.
This isn’t anything to worry about. It’s actually a good indication that your window is doing its job and sealing in the air inside your home. Yay! We got good news for once!
Most people will only have condensation on either side of their windows. Sometimes, though, that condensation can be inside the window.
When you have a window that has double or triple panes, one of them might start dripping. If it’s the outermost pane, it’s just a case of indoor humidity. If it’s on the inner panes, it’s typically because of a broken seal. This means that you not only have condensation, but you’re also losing heat.
Unfortunately, this is not a problem that you can fix by yourself. None of the tips above will help you. Instead, you will need to hire a professional and see what kind of solutions they can offer. They may be able to fix the seal or get you an entirely new window.
If you’ve read the previous paragraph and went, “phew! I’m lucky that it’s only wet on my outer window!” you’re not out of the woods yet. If you don’t deal with window condensation, you’ll have a bigger problem than just losing heat. These are some of the dangers that you want to avoid.
You now know how dangerous window condensation can be, so what next? Well, after you take care of your problem, you’d want to immediately know if it’s a short-term or long-term issue.
The easiest way to find out is to watch for a pattern. Put on your best detective hat and take notice when condensation forms or disappears.
These are a few conditions that cause temporary condensation.
If you notice that your windows tend to get wet during any one of these scenarios, you’re in the safe zone. Hooray!
However, if you notice that it’s wet throughout the day and nothing changes, you might have a problem. Uh oh.
It might be something as simple as fixing bad ventilation or needing to replace the window, but it’s recommended that you involve a professional.
You don’t want to risk damaging your home while looking for the cause.
Conclusion
So, is window condensation a big deal? Yes and no.
If it only happens occasionally and you take care of it right away, you have nothing to worry about. But if it happens all the time or you ignore it, you can have a serious problem on your hands.
Act quickly and make use of the tips in this article before any permanent damage can set in. Afterwards, check if your situation is temporary or permanent. If it’s permanent, find professional help, but if it’s temporary? Sit back and relax.
Thank you for reading! May your windows stay dry from here on out.
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-Hyo Heather Park
Heather has always been the type to tinker with whatever she could get her hands on. As a child, it started with toys, but as an adult, it grew into appliances.
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