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Condensation fogging window glass is a problem many homes face. Not only that, but this type of condensation also promotes mold growth, wood rot and other problems in the home. The key to preventing window glass from steaming is to control humidity, regulate temperature and air flow, and prevent cold air from surrounding the home.
Steps
Reduce indoor humidity
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Install the hygrometer. Hygrometer is a device to measure the humidity in the air. Condensation occurs when moisture in the air condenses on cold surfaces such as window glass, so monitoring indoor humidity can help you prevent condensation. When indoor humidity is too high, you need to take measures to reduce humidity.
- When the outdoor temperature drops below -18 degrees Celsius: maintain indoor humidity at 15% -25%.
- When the outdoor temperature is between -18 and 4 degrees Celsius: maintain the indoor humidity at 25% -40%. [1] X Research Source
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Use exhaust fans and exhaust fans indoors. One of the best ways to keep moisture out of your home is to ventilate it with an exhaust fan. Exhaust fans are an important element in some rooms where devices that generate moisture are located. [2] X Research Source
- Open exhaust fans and vents when showering. Let the exhaust fan run for at least 20 minutes after showering.
- Use exhaust fans in the kitchen and oven fans when cooking. Let the fan run for about 15 minutes after cooking is complete.
- Make sure the dryer vent leads to the outside when you dry your clothes.
- Gas fireplaces need to have a chimney that vents to the outside, and remember to always keep the air valve on when you light a fire in a wood-burning fireplace.
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Take the plant outside. Indoor plants look great, but if your windows are steaming, take them outside whenever possible. Plants give off moisture, so the problem is made worse if you keep them indoors.
- If you have a solarium in your house, you can put plants there. [3] X Research Sources
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Hanging clothes outdoors. Another cause of increased humidity in the home is clothes that have not been dried. If you have to dry clothes on a line, you should take them outside to prevent water from evaporating, creating more moisture in the house.
- If you must dry your clothes indoors, hang them in a well-ventilated room with a door or window open. [4] X Research Sources
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Close the bathroom door when showering. Some of the factors that contribute to increased indoor humidity the most are showers/tubs and cooking. When showering or bathing, you should close the bathroom door to prevent steam and moisture from escaping to other rooms in the house. When cooking, keep the kitchen door closed to keep moisture in the kitchen.
- When bathing or cooking in a room with the door closed, you should open the window to let the moisture out. [5] X Research Sources
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Cover the pot when cooking. Another great way to limit moisture when cooking is to cover the lid to trap steam in pots and pans. This is especially important when you steam or boil food.
- When opening the lid of the pot, you should bring it to an open window, and remember to turn on the exhaust fan.
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Turn off the humidifier. A humidifier is used to increase the humidity of the indoor air, so it will cause more water vapor to sit on the glass. When there is high humidity in your home, turn off all humidifiers, including those with heaters. [6] X Research Sources
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Use a dehumidifier. Contrary to humidifiers, dehumidifiers are designed to remove moisture from the air, making them great for use in homes prone to condensation. You can install a dehumidifier for the whole house or buy a desktop machine that you can take from room to room in the house. [7] X Research Sources
- Regularly empty the drip tray or water tank over the dehumidifier so that moisture does not re-emerge into the air.
Temperature control
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Maintain the right temperature in the house. Controlling indoor humidity is an important part of dealing with condensation. Steam only condenses when there is a cold surface so moisture can condense, so keeping the walls and windows warm is essential. During the cold months, you should use a heater to increase the temperature in your home, especially when the humidity starts to rise. [8] X Research Sources
- Use a hygrometer to monitor humidity. If the humidity starts to exceed 50%, you need to take steps to reduce the humidity and increase the temperature until the humidity drops below 50%.
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Apply masking tape to the gap. This will prevent cold outside air from entering and cooling the walls and windows. Gap sealing tape not only saves you energy but also prevents condensation. [9] X Research Source
- Apply gap sealing tape to doors and windows to prevent cold air from entering through joints and door frames.
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Seal cracks around windows and doors. Cracks and holes are other places where cold air can enter a home. You can use sealing tape around windows and doors to keep the walls and windows cold. [10] X Research Source
- To seal the gap, you will need a glue gun and a new bottle of glue. After applying glue, use a knife or finger to rub into the gap.
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Install heat recovery ventilation. This is a heat exchanger combined with a ventilation fan. Although they are quite expensive, these devices will help you reduce energy consumption, thereby saving costs. With the effect of increasing the temperature in your home, this device will also help you fight condensation. [11] X Research Source
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Install outside storm windows. Another way to prevent condensation is to keep windows from getting cold, and you can do this by adding storm windows, or replacing single-layer windows with double- or triple-layer windows. [12] X Research Source
- While it’s expensive, replacing windows or adding storm doors will improve your home’s energy efficiency, saving you money on electricity.
Improve ventilation and air circulation
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Open doors and windows. When it comes to reducing indoor humidity, the final piece of the puzzle will be increasing ventilation and air circulation. The easiest and least expensive way to do this is to open doors and windows when weather permits. [13] X Research Source
- For the most effective ventilation, open windows facing each other in the same room to create convection airflow.
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Open the curtains. Open curtains and drapes to allow air to flow through the windows, drying out moisture on the windows and preventing condensation. [14] X Research Source
- The best times to open windows and curtains are on sunny days, when the light and heat from the sun help dry out moisture.
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Use a fan to help circulate the air. Standing fans, swing fans and ceiling fans are all very useful when you want to circulate air in your home. They not only help to reduce humidity, but also evenly distribute hot air inside the house in winter and create cool breeze in summer.
- In the summer, you should let the ceiling fan rotate counterclockwise. In winter, reverse the direction so that the fan rotates clockwise and circulates heat more efficiently. [15] X Trusted Source Energy Star Go to Source
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