Why windows get wet overnight, and what can help reduce moisture inside your home.
Window condensation happens when warm, moisture-heavy indoor air meets cold glass. It is especially common overnight and through winter, when homes are closed up and temperatures drop.
A little condensation can happen in many homes, but regular dripping windows, wet frames or mould around glass are signs that indoor moisture needs better control.
Wiping condensation removes the water you can see, but it does not remove the moisture still sitting in the air.
If the home stays closed up and airflow is poor, the same moisture will collect again the next night.
Ventilation helps reduce the amount of moisture trapped inside the home by improving air movement and replacing stale, humid air.
Holmes Services can recommend a ventilation system suited to your home, helping reduce condensation while improving overall indoor comfort.
If this sounds like what is happening in your home, the next step is usually to look at the service that solves the underlying issue.
Usually because warm moist air inside your home is meeting cold glass overnight. Poor airflow and excess indoor moisture make the problem worse.
A heat pump can warm a room, but ventilation is usually more directly related to removing moisture from the air.
It can greatly reduce condensation in many homes, but the result depends on the home, moisture sources, insulation, heating and airflow.