19 January 2024 , 07:00
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The mercury has dropped significantly in recent days, and with that comes a need for many to whack their heating on at full blast - but this can cause condensation, then mould, which can wreak havoc on homes.
Condensation starts to become an issue when cold surfaces, like windows, are met with warm air inside, and it causes droplets of water to form, creating pools. If left undealt with, this can then cause mould - which comes with a whole host of potential health issues you'll want to avoid.
Thankfully, an plumber from Verified by Expert Trades has shared the main reason you're getting condensation in a TikTok video, and has explained ways you can avoid it.
According to the expert, one of the main reasons you're experiencing condensation right now is due to poor ventilation. One of the experts explained: "It occurs when we've got a warm atmosphere touching a cold atmosphere.
"Those warm water droplets or water vapour will stick to that cold surface and then it condenses, turning into water, as such. And then you'll have puddles on your windowsill."
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But the "key" to stopping condensation is improving ventilation in your home, says the pro. Filming from inside a property, the plumber shows some tips that could help prevent condensation. He said: "We're lucky here, we've got brand new windows and they've got things called trickle vents on. You can leave these open so you've not going to have that massive contrast in temperatures."
If you're in an older property, the expert says you can open your window slightly if there's a latch lock so you can keep a bit of air coming in. He added: "That's going to do the exact same thing as a trickle vent."
Lastly, the expert says if you've got an extraction fan, for example in the bathroom, that could do the trick. He said: "If you've already got one, clean it. That's one of the big things. They do get full of dust and dirt.
"Can you upgrade to a more powerful one? If you've got one in the ceiling, your fan will be in the loft somewhere, which will vent out to another place. How long is that run? Can we make that run shorter of the flexible pipe so it's got a free flow of air going to it?"