How to Stop Condensation on Sealed Storm Windows
Condensation on your sealed storm windows is a sign of air leaking into the storm window. Air could be entering the window from cracks around the edges of the window or from exposed insulation. Condensation forms when when warmer air meets a cold surface and settles on it. The water accumulation sticks to your sealed storm windows and obstructs your view. It is also difficult to remove. Does this Spark an idea?
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Inspect the sealed storm window's installation. There should be no cracks, openings or insulation visible around the windows, and they should be sealed tight. If you see any openings, cracks or exposed insulation, seal the cracks and openings with caulking or blow-in insulation.
If insulation is visible, repair it by pushing it back in and sealing it with caulking. Also, a heat-shrink film kit can be installed on your storm windows to prevent condensation. Follow the instructions provided with the kit for proper installation.
If the sealed storm window is broken and one or more panes of glass is movable, replace the window.
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Call the contractor or construction company that built your house if the structure is new or if you have multiple sealed storm windows that have condensation present. The widows may be faulty and have to be replaced.
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Set the fan on your furnace or air conditioner to run continuously to get the air circulating in your home. This will prevent condensation forming on other windows that may not be sealed storm windows. Another suggestion is to purchase a dehumidifier to remove moisture from the air in your home.
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Tips & Warnings
When taking a shower or cooking, use the exhaust fan in the bathroom or above the cook top to decrease moisture in your house. Make sure the dryer vent is vented outdoors and is sealed. Make sure outside gutters are diverting water away from the house. Don't dry clothes by hanging them around the house.
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this isn't right. the outside air is dry in winter, the inside air is moist. condensation on the inside surface of the storm window means that the moist inside air is leaking into the cavity between the windows. its the inside windows that you want to seal, not the outside storm windows.
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