Here are a few pointers to help reduce the risk of condensation and keep your home heated more efficiently.
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Keep your heating on low – It is better to keep your heating on a lower setting and allow the thermostat to control the heating. We would recommend that you set the thermostat between 18 and 21 degrees. The thermostat will then control the boiler which will need to work less as the property will be maintaining a constant temperature. A sudden change in temperature (such as when the heating has been switched off all day and is then turned on in the evening) means that the boiler has to work for longer periods and can also make condensation problems worse.
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Use heavy curtains at the windows, but make sure these are pulled fully back. If they are not pulled back completely, this can trap damp air around the windows, causing mould.
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Ventilate – Even in damp weather, properties need to ‘breathe’. Do not block ventilators and when cooking or bathing, ensure that a window is slightly open to allow excess moisture to escape.
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Don’t dry clothes on the radiators – put them on a drying rack in the bathroom. Open a window and close the bathroom door.
