Condensation on the windows is a result of an airtight unit where two extreme temperatures are present on each side. This can result from recent cooking or showering, lots of plants or people living inside, climate control, etc. This will increase humidity in-suite and contribute to condensation. Usually, lifestyle can be managed using kitchen/bathroom to exhaust and proper climate control.
The Key is to increase air circulation and reduce sources of moisture:
- If you have a humidifier or steamer, it should be located away from the window
- Try lowering the setting on the humidifier – it may be too high. Also, the colder the weather, the colder the window, frame, and adjacent surfaces, and the lower setting should be on the humidifier.
- Open the windows daily for a brief time each day. The inside sliding window can be left open until any frost or moisture clears.
- If all the windows are kept closed, the only fresh air available to the suite comes from the roof air supply unit that blows air into the corridors. This air comes through the space around your front door. Many residents will install weather stripping around the door to the suite to stop the draft. We recommend removing any weather stripping so that fresh, dry air can enter the suite.
- OPEN BLINDS AND CURTAINS so that air can circulate next to the window.
- Do not hang the clothing to dry near the windows.
- Use the EXHAUST FANS during laundry, showering, and bathing. Shut the bathroom door during and after bathing or showering, and leave the exhaust fan running for about ten minutes following these activities.
- While cooking, run the exhaust fan.
- Clean your exhaust duct to remove laundry lint. Residents with balconies can remove the exhaust grille located on the wall and vacuum the duct as far as the hose will reach. Clean the lint trap on the dryer after every use. Disconnect the dryer hose and clean it out to prevent blockages from time to time.
