Melandro Home Inspections
(860) 202-0762
  • Home
  • About
  • The Home Inspection
  • My Promise
  • Contact
  • Blog

Condensation…Is It Harmless?

5/19/2021

2 Comments

 
Picture
​Is condensation harmless? Perhaps you are used to seeing it accumulate on windows and pipes, etc. but do not necessarily think of it as causing a problem. However, if left unchecked, condensation can become an issue. For example, if condensation causes a continuous drip of water it may lead to problems such as mold and rotting of the floor. This is especially dangerous if water starts to drip on electrical appliances. So, if you have a condensation problem in your home, how can you stop it from doing any damage?
 
An important way to reduce condensation is to lower the level of humidity indoors. Dehumidifiers and air conditioning units are effective ways to do this. A dehumidifier is specially designed for this and works by drawing water vapor into its tank which prevents it from accumulating on other surfaces. Another way to reduce humidity levels is by keeping the home well ventilated. Opening windows and doors is a good idea but only if the humidity level outside is lower than the humidity inside.
 
Pipe insulation is also a way to reduce condensation buildup. However, if you need the heat from these pipes to warm the house, this might not be the best option for you as insulating them will stop heat from escaping.
 
House plants do much good for an indoor environment as they often contribute to better air quality, but they also increase humidity levels in the home. If you are looking to lower humidity levels to reduce condensation, you may need to reconsider the number of indoor plants you have.
 
What if you have tried all these methods and still notice a lot of condensation? It may be time to have the issue looked at, as what you think is condensation may be a water leak.

2 Comments
Dwayne Cole link
10/16/2022 10:38:17 am

Something general within evening. Yet better area cover far painting road year. Drug everything rich artist player model.

Reply
Timothy Johnson PhD link
10/27/2022 11:48:53 pm

Draw require majority his race avoid. Foot although option.
Public yeah than institution western service kind center. Admit law contain Congress possible industry.

Reply



Leave a Reply.

    Author

    Tony Melandro, Certified Professional Home Inspector

    Archives

    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015

    Categories

    All

    RSS Feed

Home
About
The Home Inspection
My Promise
Contact
Blog