What is condensation?

Condensation is when water in the air turns into tiny drops on windows, walls, floors, clothes or cupboards.
You can’t always see the water in the air, but when the air gets cold, it can’t hold it anymore — and that’s when condensation happens.

What causes condensation?

Condensation can happen when:

Your home is too cold
Your home is not aired out (windows and vents are shut)
Your home is too wet – like drying clothes on radiators or using a tumble dryer without a vent

Condensation can lead to mould

Here’s how to help stop it:

Keep the heating on during cold weather
Wipe windows and sills – don’t dry the cloth on a radiator
Keep bathroom doors shut and windows slightly open when bathing
Dry clothes outside if you can
Make sure your tumble dryer is vented outside
Avoid using portable gas or oil heaters
Move furniture away from walls so air can flow
Don’t overfill cupboards – air needs space to move

Spotting damp

Look for:

Brown stains on walls
Stains low down might mean rising damp
Leaks from pipes or plumbing

If you think you have damp:

Call us: 01255 686477
Email: HousingRepairs@tendringdc.gov.uk

A surveyor will come to check it out.

Watch our video below for advice about condensation