Dehumidifiers..

[DarloSTFC84]

OK, so, my place is starting to develop a slight damp problem. It's definitely down to condensation. Would anyone know if using a dehumidifier would help with this? I could clear that damp marks from the corners of the walls affected, but I don't know if it would just come back... I've heard good things about dehumidifiers...

[Arriba]

Yeah they draw moisture out of the air well. I have a delonghi one but it doesn't get used a lot nowadays.
Tackling the cause is advisable as good ventilation, steady temperature etc will help more.

[DarloSTFC84]

Yeah they draw moisture out of the air well. I have a delonghi one but it doesn't get used a lot nowadays.
Tackling the cause is advisable as good ventilation, steady temperature etc will help more.

Great, thanks.

[AldbourneRed]

In a word, yes, it will help immensely. It will also make your house easier to heat (as less water in the air means it takes less energy to heat the air). It's also brilliant for drying clothes indoors - just stick the clothes in a room with the dehumidifier on and close the door.

A very useful appliance to have and most are portable enough that you can move them around the house as required. The one we have is
http://www.johnlewis.com/meaco-10l-dehumidifier/p231741493

Would recommend it without hesitation.

[Norfolkred]

Well there's a coincidence! I had just finished looking online for a dehumifier, clicked to TEF and there's a thread on dehumidifiers! I need to get one to dry out after a flood which we had from a split mains water pipe underfloor. Insurance company have said I can buy one through insurance for £100, but it looks like you need to spend a bit more than that for a decent one

[DarloSTFC84]

In a word, yes, it will help immensely. It will also make your house easier to heat (as less water in the air means it takes less energy to heat the air). It's also brilliant for drying clothes indoors - just stick the clothes in a room with the dehumidifier on and close the door.

A very useful appliance to have and most are portable enough that you can move them around the house as required. The one we have is
http://www.johnlewis.com/meaco-10l-dehumidifier/p231741493

Would recommend it without hesitation.

Wow, they seem to have several uses... I think that's my decision made then! Thanks for your input!

[DarloSTFC84]

Well there's a coincidence! I had just finished looking online for a dehumifier, clicked to TEF and there's a thread on dehumidifiers! I need to get one to dry out after a flood which we had from a split mains water pipe underfloor. Insurance company have said I can buy one through insurance for £100, but it looks like you need to spend a bit more than that for a decent one

Great minds..

[Norfolkred]

In a word, yes, it will help immensely. It will also make your house easier to heat (as less water in the air means it takes less energy to heat the air). It's also brilliant for drying clothes indoors - just stick the clothes in a room with the dehumidifier on and close the door.

A very useful appliance to have and most are portable enough that you can move them around the house as required. The one we have is
http://www.johnlewis.com/meaco-10l-dehumidifier/p231741493

Would recommend it without hesitation.

Looks like that is the one I need then

[Sippo]

Open a window

[Ginginho]

Open a window

Is your name Karl Pilkington?

[JanTheMan]

Who'd have thought so many TEF folk would have moisture related problems. Quite reassuring as I was also going to get one in the sales. Anyone seen any bargains?

[Iffy's Onion Bhaji]

Thinking about getting one of these myself for my place. Keep getting condensation on the windows. They are quite expensive for what they are though. Are they really worth the price tag?

[Arriba]

This is the one I have http://www.argos.co.uk/m/static/Product/partNumber/0523068.htm
I'd also strongly advise against drying washing in a house with damp issues. You're looking to take moisture away, not add more and then let the dehumidifier do its job which would leave you at square one.
 Opening Windows when cooking- bathing etc helps but don't leave open too long after as you just create more cold surfaces for warm air to hit and create more water.


Constant temperature is key and let the dehumidifier regulate the air. Have it on full whack for a few days then turn it down and leave it around half way until March.

[Arriba]

For window sills get some kontrol crystal dehumidifiers. Ebay and Amazon do them.
Just empty the water and top up the crystals every few weeks.
Wipe your Windows every morning too

[Samdy Gray]

Who knew arriba was the oracle when it comes to moisture issues?