Worth getting a windows vacuum for condensation?

[OM2]

We've got the 500ml disposable dehumidifiers on all windows.
Still get loads of water on windows.

Just wondering, is it worth investing in a windows vacuum?
I've seen in Lidl and Aldi loads.
Always thought of buying, but never got round to.

Despite the disposable dehumidifiers filling up... the windows have water condensation for most of the day.

Thanks.

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

We've got the 500ml disposable dehumidifiers on all windows.
Still get loads of water on windows.

If the windows are DG, then I would investigate where the high levels of moisture are from, to cause the condensation. I get a tiny bit, if cooking, and I forget to turn the extract on, other than that, nothing on the inside. In certain weather conditions, we get condensation on the outside.

 

[Fred Blogs]

I would think it would be better to find out why there is so much moisture in the air. Those vacuums do work but they will only take the condensation away that is there they will not stop any further condensation. Also if you are saying that the disposable dehumidifiers are "filling" up they shouldn't fill up if they are the crystal types. The crystals should absorb the condensation and not fill up with water otherwise that water will just condense again and add to the problem.

 

[OM2]

When the weather gets cold, we get condensation on most of the windows.
New windows: get nothing (or relatively little), only old ones.

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

only old ones.

Are the old ones, SG or DG?

 

[OM2]

Double glazed
I just thought condensation is just one of those things that happens?
The windows are old, say 16+ years old

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

Double glazed
I just thought condensation is just one of those things that happens?
The windows are old, say 16+ years old

Not unless you have a surplus of moisture, in your indoor atmosphere. Modern windows are better, but not really that much better.

 

[just pumps]

I have a window vac for use on the boat. Brought a cheap one and found that it leaks if used any other way than straight down then tried a karcher and it doesn`t leak regardless of direction of sweep.

 

[foxhole]

Double glazed
I just thought condensation is just one of those things that happens?
The windows are old, say 16+ years old

Don’t have any condensation on any of my windows , you need to hold your breath longer.

 

[AMCLS1]

We use a karcher when the weather is bad. Don’t buy a cheap one. As someone else said the Karcher works upside down, east to west, they are fantastic.

I also have a dehumidifier that is on a tado smart plug that comes on for a few hours each evening to take some extra condensation. They cost very little to run, around 5-7p an hour.

Also I find that heating the house is easier with dryer air and finally I set the heating to come on a little more so that the dew point is more favourable and water is less likely to condense on the windows, I still Karcher them at the sight of any condensation. It can also be done before bed if you find there is any at that time.

In winter we’re fighting these sorts of things, it’s just cold and old houses need that extra level of care. I am also very careful to Karcher or at lease squeegee the shower and boil pots with the lid on and the extractor on high.

It all makes a difference. Best of luck!