Condensation inside windows.

Liquid Hellz

I live in a three story condo on the bottom floor in Florida. Recently I have been coming home to find that the inside of ALL of my windows are soaking wet, including part of a sliding glass door. None of my neighbors have any water on their windows. I set my a/c on heat and auto at 73 so it only runs when the temp goes below 73 inside which is not very often in the winter. Why is this happening? Is the air in my apt too humid? It was it the high 60's today outside.

truck-a-sauras

is it double pane glass?

If so there is usually an element in the middle, argon, I think. Well when windows get too old the element in the middle usually leaks out somehow. Can't remember exactly why the condensation is so prevalent, maybe the hot air trapped in between the two panes.

OK worst explanation ever so far because I can't remember exactly from the last person who told me, but the point is that your windows may be too old and need replacing now.

maybe googling old windows or window replacement and such will explain the phenomena that I can't remember.

JediNight

I am not a ... whatever... but yes, that sounds like you have humidity issues. Condensation will build up when there is a temperature and humidity difference between the inside and outside. Same reason why windows fog up in the rain or snow.

See if anyone else more qualified than I comes to post. It might be worthwhile buying a de-humidifier for your condo.\

truckasaurus: Well I don't think he means the INSIDE of a double-pane window. It sounds like he just means condensation on the glass that he can touch.

bowen

Well, if he's near seawater it could've caused some nasty problems with his windows. Seawater is a pretty corrosive substance and just eats away at everything. So that could be the problem with some buildup of condensation here and there.

Probably just really fucking humid outside and not so much inside, or vice versa.

Crashtard

Buy a de-humidifier and you're all set.

BlindZenDriver

How often do you let fresh air in?

Like once a day it's good idea to open all windows for a period of about 5 minutes. It will replace the air and could help with the humidity?

Joe Chemo

If I remember correctly, putting a couple of charcoal briquettes on your window sill will help soak up the moisture. I don't know how it works.

Ah, here we go:

Make a dehumidifier
A humid closet, attic, or basement can wreak havoc on your health as well as your clothes. Get rid of all that humidity with several home-made dehumidifiers. To make one, just put some charcoal briquettes in a coffee can, punch a few holes in the lid, and place in the humid areas. Replace the charcoal every few months.


Banish bathroom moisture and odors
Hide a few pieces of charcoal in the nooks and crannies of your bathroom to soak up moisture and cut down on unpleasant odors. Replace them every couple of months.


Keep books mold-free
Professional librarians use charcoal to get rid of musty odors on old books. You can do the same. If your bookcase has glass doors, it may provide a damp environment that can cause must and mold. A piece of charcoal or two placed inside will help keep the books dry and mold-free.

bowen

You don't happen to work for the charcoal lobby do you?

I kid. That's actually a pretty good idea.

I wouldn't be too afraid to buy an active dehumidifier either, not sure how well passively dehumidifying works via charcoal bricks.

Liquid Hellz

Well, today before I left I put the a/c up to 74 and come home to find no water on any windows at all.

Joe Chemo - Thanks for the tip with the charcoal I will have to try that out.

truck-a-sauras -They are double pane windows.. probably a little old.

bowen - Im a few miles away from seawater.

bowen

Close enough. You might have water damage but I doubt it. Just seems like a humidity imbalance between inside and out. Try opening your windows once or twice a day.