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Condensation/damp in house since having new fire fitted
Anonymous user 28/02/2024 - 2.57 PM
We live in a 3 bed 1934 semi, fully double glazed. We changed our traditional open fire 5 years ago for a glass fronted hole in the wall gas fire. Since then we have had condensation on the windows and damp spots appearing in the front 2 bedrooms. I ventilate the bedrooms well in winter (when conditions aren't freezing), and we have central heating. We've even got a dehumidifier now which works on auto almost full time during the winter - horrendous electricity bills! Wish I'd never changed the fire! Any ideas gratefully received.
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Trident Damp
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi there
You either have to have a heat recovery unit fitted (not cheap) or revert back to an open fire.
Regards
Joseph
Answered29 April 2013
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JWSurveys Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
You could look at improving the mechanical extraction fans to ones fitted with "humidistat" controls cost around £275 fitted. Or even a positive pressure ventilation unit. These can be googled and there are even a few companies out there that will offer "money back guarantees" for limited periods. The cost of these units is around £900.
Answered1 May 2013
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