If your trickle or window vents are open but you still notice condensation running down the mirror and tiles in the bathroom, mould growth or damp odours throughout your home, it's a clear sign that the vents are simply not enough.
As your local Bradford condensation specialist with over 16 years of experience, Quality Electrician suggests upgrading to modern and more efficient extractor fans in the bathroom and or kitchen or consider a whole home PIR system (Positive Input Ventilation). Upgrading extractor fans at the same location as an existing one typically starts at around £280. PIR installation for a standard 3 bedroom property is between £500- £1,200. If you have window vents but find condensation build up is a major nuisance, let Quality Electrician clear it up for your once and for all.
What does a Bradford condensation specialist think about window vents?
Window vents rely on air pressure, wind and a temperature difference to work. They don't necessarily pull moisture out and only let air in if the conditions mentioned are present. I was recently at a home on Harbour Road, Bradford where homeowners mentioned having the little window vents open but noticed musty and damp odours throughout their semi detached home. I explained that although some fresh air was probably coming through the vents, pockets of moist air were still trapped within the property. My recommendation was to upgrade both the outdated extractor fans in the upstairs bathroom and kitchen. Modern fans extract more moist out per hour, clearing moisture quickly after a shower or bath as they typically include high efficiency motors.
So how will an extractor fan upgrade help improve ventilation?
Improved ventilation from an extractor fan replacement with a modern, dynamic and more powerful one or even installing an extractor fan if you don’t have one, let's say in your kitchen, utility or shower room will help drive moist air out. This way moist air won’t have the opportunity to build up, preventing odours and musty smells from building up. As an experienced condensation specialist in Bradford, I do believe trickle or window vents should be kept open all year but this simply isn't enough to combat moisture build up inside the home. As homeowners head towards colder months, the combination of heating and ventilation is essential in reducing moisture and driving out stale and musty air.
Why choose Quality Electrician in Bradford?
I’ve worked with homeowners and landlords across Bradford to help find solutions to improve condensation build up and poor ventilation. I’ve seen first hand the damage caused if moist air isn’t expelled as you could end up spending a fortune on potent cleaning materials to remove stubborn black mould. Worse case scenarios have left homeowners spending on costly repairs to replace bathroom fixtures or sealant which has become damaged due to black mould. While I recommend keeping window or trickle vents open all year round to bring in some fresh air, this simply won’t be effective. I do advise clients to get in touch and arrange an initial call out so that I can see the damage caused by condensation build up and suggest the best solution.
Call Nathan at Quality Electrician, your Bradfrod condensation specialist today.
