Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    NorPlan's Avatar
    NorPlan Posts: 425, Reputation: 3
    Full Member
    		  
    #1

    Oct 24, 2015, 07:37 AM
    Condensation Build Up...
    We have a severe problem with Condensation Build Up in the Basement.. We do have a portable Whirlpool Brand DeHumidifier running in the Off Peak Hours in the most prominent area that condensation collects.. Last December we had a New Furnace Installed and a Cold Air Return added in the Basement (previously there was none in the Basement).. Now with Fall upon us and the Furnace running periodically (18C' / 64F') across the board.. Wake Up to Condensation on the main floor windows...

    Looking for Suggestions / Ideas, I have the Furnace Fan set on Circulating but it only kicks in periodically.. Should I have the Fan On Constant? Do we have enough Cold Air returns in the Basement? Should we look into a DeHumidifier that Attaches to the Furnace itself? Cheers Thanks
    smoothy's Avatar
    smoothy Posts: 25,490, Reputation: 2853
    Uber Member
    		  
    #2

    Oct 24, 2015, 10:54 AM
    WHat kind of furnace (forced air or radiator, Gas, oil?). Forced air Natual gas heat is quite dry and almost wants a humidifier. If you don't have thermopane windows condensation is a given... condensation on Thermopane glass say you have very high humidity.
    levels.

    Any idea what your actual humidity levels are in the house?
    ma0641's Avatar
    ma0641 Posts: 15,675, Reputation: 1012
    Uber Member
    		  
    #3

    Oct 24, 2015, 05:57 PM
    "If you don't have thermopane windows condensation is a given" Particularly with colder inside temps and high humidity. .
    NorPlan's Avatar
    NorPlan Posts: 425, Reputation: 3
    Full Member
    		  
    #4

    Oct 25, 2015, 01:30 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by smoothy View Post
    WHat kind of furnace (forced air or radiator, Gas, oil?). Forced air Natual gas heat is quite dry and almost wants a humidifier. If you don't have thermopane windows condensation is a given... condensation on Thermopane glass say you have very high humidity.
    levels.

    Any idea what your actual humidity levels are in the house?

    Propane Fired Furnace... We presently have the Furnace set @ 19C' across the board.. The Digital Barometer reads Inside: 20C' / 73% Humidity.. Outside: 9C' / 55% Humidity... We have Thermopane Windows throughout..
    smoothy's Avatar
    smoothy Posts: 25,490, Reputation: 2853
    Uber Member
    		  
    #5

    Oct 25, 2015, 01:51 PM
    That is high humidity... 50-60% tops is what you should have and probably why the condensation.

    I don't think vented Propane would add any moisture... I know the vent free gas heaters WILL add a lot.
    ma0641's Avatar
    ma0641 Posts: 15,675, Reputation: 1012
    Uber Member
    		  
    #6

    Oct 25, 2015, 03:22 PM
    73% is not good. It can cause mildew and general wood deterioration that high. Sounds like you need a dehumidifier.
    NorPlan's Avatar
    NorPlan Posts: 425, Reputation: 3
    Full Member
    		  
    #7

    Oct 25, 2015, 04:02 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ma0641 View Post
    73% is not good. It can cause mildew and general wood deterioration that high. Sounds like you need a dehumidifier.
    We have a Dehumidifier running in the Off Peak Hours.. Have switched the Furnace Fan from Circulating to On(constant), Will give that a couple days to Evaluate..
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Framing bedroom wall... drywall first and then build closet, or build closet first? [ 6 Answers ]

We're adding a third bedroom in a rental house. I've done a good bit of drywall, but am by no means a professional. It always comes out looking OK, but I'm slow. We're going to frame a wall on an enclosed porch with a door in it and then inside that wall, will be a small closet. Is it easier to...

Condensation Build-up under Vent where Furnace vent exits Roof Line [ 4 Answers ]

I had a small water stain appear on my roof this winter and went up in the attic to find frozen condensation below the vent where both my water heater and my furnce exit the roof top. Do you have any suggestions on what could be causing this and how to rectify the situation.

Condensation [ 2 Answers ]

Hello... hope someone can help me out here. There is a massive amount of condensation on the tank of the toilet. After checking things out I realized that the water was above the fill tube causing water to constantly run. I fixed that thinking problem was solved but I still have lots of...

Condensation [ 1 Answers ]

Why there is a lot of condensation on my duct in my basement is due to low air flow or too much air flow? What can I do to solve this problem?

View more questions Search