Simple boiler switch that can help to stop condensation forming on windows
10.11.2023 - 19:35
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
Over the past few weeks, you may have noticed condensation on your windows when you wake up in the morning.
This is a common occurrence during the colder months, as it's created by warm air inside hitting the cool glass of the window. But if it's not dealt with, it can lead to damp and mould, which can trigger a number of harmful health conditions.
Thankfully there are a few ways to deal with the problem, and one of them is as simple as making one quick change when it comes to your boiler.
The Mirror reports that condensation is inevitable during the winter, due to the difference between the indoor and outdoor temperatures.
Many households will likely only choose to have their heating on for a few hours of the day in order to keep warm, instead of leaving it on overnight.
But failing to deal with condensation can lead to some nasty health problems such as asthma, eczema and bronchitis, and experts say it's important to stop this from happening.
Keeping your home at a constant temperature is key to reducing condensation, as the drastic temperature change is one of the biggest culprits for it happening.
But choosing a boiler setting that keeps the heating at a steady temperature all the time can prevent this.
This tip may not be the most viable option for people trying to keep the cost of bills down, as leaving your heating on all day and night can be expensive - no matter how low it is.
So another way to help banish condensation is to invest in a dehumidifier, which helps to suck any excess moisture out of the air.
You can purchase electric dehumidifiers that plug in and work to actively draw moisture from the atmosphere, but these can be costly to purchase as well as using energy to run - which isn't ideal if you're trying