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Humidity problem

  • 20-05-2014 7:29pm
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,315
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    I've a humidity problem in my apartment.

    It was there when I first moved in in February and I thought that it might improve once we got into the summer but it seems to have got worse as time went on, possibly as a result of having the heat on less.

    I've tried increasing the ventilation by opening windows more but this doesnt seem to work. My Humidity levels are around 80%. So far this hasn't affected me health wise but I am noticing it around and its really starting to bother me.

    I have tried using a dehumidifier which worked to a certain extent but this isnt really a solution long term as it required me having them running 24/7 which can be heavy enough on power.
    Having the heat constantly on is also not a viable solution for this reason also.

    Is this apartment doomed or is there anything that can be done to bring the humidity level back to 50%?

    Free Palestine 🇵🇸



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 744 dpofloinn
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    Do you dry clothes on radiators, use a tumble dryer, take long showers/baths, do you use the extractor fan when cooking, do you ventilate the bathroom during and after showers/baths?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,315 Mantis Toboggan
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    dpofloinn wrote: »
    Do you dry clothes on radiators,No

    [/B] use a tumble dryer, take long showers/baths,Just normal showers

    do you use the extractor fan when cooking, Yes

    do you ventilate the bathroom during and after showers/baths?Yes

    This what has me baffled.

    Free Palestine 🇵🇸



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 744 dpofloinn
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    Do you have a mechanical exhaust extractor fan for the bathroom? Does the extractor hood for cooking expel air to the outside or are you using filters? Does the apartment have room vents and are they open?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,786 slimjimmc
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    Outdoor humidity of 80% is quite normal (at 8pm today it was in the 90's according to met.ie) so with heating off and open vents/windows I would expect similar conditions indoors. What symptoms are you noticing that bother you?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,315 Mantis Toboggan
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    slimjimmc wrote: »
    Outdoor humidity of 80% is quite normal (at 8pm today it was in the 90's according to met.ie) so with heating off and open vents/windows I would expect similar conditions indoors. What symptoms are you noticing that bother you?

    I've had people tell me that they feel wheezy after spending a period of time in the apartment.
    What bothers Me most Is that clothes and duvets in the bedrooms are damp after time lying around. Also mould is starting to form on the window sills.

    Free Palestine 🇵🇸



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,315 Mantis Toboggan
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    dpofloinn wrote: »
    Do you have a mechanical exhaust extractor fan for the bathroom? Does the extractor hood for cooking expel air to the outside or are you using filters? Does the apartment have room vents and are they open?

    It's the bedrooms which are affected the worst. There are no vents in the bedrooms apart from on the windows which have been closed. Maybe I should open it?

    Free Palestine 🇵🇸



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,786 slimjimmc
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    I doubt wheeziness is caused directly by humidity but possibly there could be mould spores in the air but don't fret yet.

    Are there wall vents and are they constantly open/unblocked?
    Was the apartment renovated just before you moved in?
    Is your apartment in a modern block or and old building?
    Do any of your neighbours have similar problems?

    [edit]
    Just saw your post above. You need to keep all vents open at all times for constant airflow.
    [/edit]


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 744 dpofloinn
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    Try to keep windows open as much as possible while raising the internal temperature of the apartment. I know that will involve having the heating on but it will be cheaper in the long run than having your stuff getting moldy and rotten. Keep bathroom doors closed when showering, during and after cooking run the cooker extractor fan for longer than you normally would. When boiling water in the kettle run the extractor fan it will all help to remove moisture from the apartment and things should improve for you after that


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,315 Mantis Toboggan
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    Cheers lads,

    Il try keeping the air vents on the windows open and see if yystthat helps.

    Free Palestine 🇵🇸



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,965 creedp
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    dpofloinn wrote: »
    Do you have a mechanical exhaust extractor fan for the bathroom? Does the extractor hood for cooking expel air to the outside or are you using filters? Does the apartment have room vents and are they open?

    I have a similar problem with my apartment. Only vents were in windows so I cored a hole for a vent in each room and while this helped it hasn't solved the problem. The mechanical extractor fan in the bathroom seems quite weak and I was wondering if it would help to install a more powerful one?

    Is there anything else one can do to increase the air circulation? Its a ground floor apartment so can't really leave the windows open at night.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 744 dpofloinn
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    Does the bathroom fan vent directly through the wall to the outside or is it routed through the ceiling. I have seen many ceiling extractor fans with badly installed ducting where it sags and fills with water which means the extractor is operating but not expelling vapour


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,965 creedp
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    dpofloinn wrote: »
    Does the bathroom fan vent directly through the wall to the outside or is it routed through the ceiling. I have seen many ceiling extractor fans with badly installed ducting where it sags and fills with water which means the extractor is operating but not expelling vapour

    In my case the fan vent is routed through the ceiling but I don't think the vent pipe is accessible as the ceilings through which it is routed seem to be solid concrete. Is there an easy way to check if vent pipe is working properly?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 SallyJ12


    I'm also having the same problem - my flat is a converted loft and during certain points I can't stay in the property for several hours, it's that bad!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,315 Mantis Toboggan
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    SallyJ12 wrote: »
    I'm also having the same problem - my flat is a converted loft and during certain points I can't stay in the property for several hours, it's that bad!

    Well I've managed to solve my humidity problem to a certain extent. You need to find out what level the humidity is. There are good ones available on Amazon for around 10 euro.

    Free Palestine 🇵🇸



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 800 esox28
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    What was the problem?


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