[purpleblackqueen]

Our dryer is opposite the back door, which I have open when the dryer is on. But there is still a lot of condensation on the window (which can't be opened).

The Dryer has 2 settings warm or cold.

How can we avoid the condensation when using the dryer, as it is causing mould on the ceiling- which I cleaned 3 months ago and it needs doing again.

Edited to add- Our agents has sold there rental list to another agent and the new agent is very tough, although we will have the same Property Manager- she will have to go by the standards of the new Real Estate.

This post has been edited by purpleblackqueen: 14/01/2012, 05:12 PM

[*LucyE*]

Can you get it vented and duct it outside?

When we purchased ours, it came with an option to duct outside and you could purchase the kit separately.

Or, when ours is on, I turn on the fan thingo (similar to what's in bathrooms) to help ventilate the room. Maybe set up a pedestal fan to improve circulation?

[Amanda_R]

What is preventing the window to be opened? Is it painted closed or something? I'd be asking for it to be fixed, it's not unreasonable to expect all doors and windows to be functional.

Other than that, if you can't duct it outside, don't use it. Or replace the condenser dryer. You'll never stop that sort of dryer creating moist air and condensation, if you can't vent it elsewhere, then you either want to move it out of the room, stop using it or replace it.

[cinnabubble]

OP, we have a non-opening window in the laundry. It just wasn't made to open. I have found no solution beyond having the back door open. Otherwise the drips from the ceiling are a health hazard.

[Banana Pancakes]

I use my dehumidifier in the laundry when I have the dryer on.

It works a treat and I move it around the house as needed ie in the bedrooms after we have had lots of rain. We have a really damp house and its been a lifesaver.


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This post has been edited by Banana Pancakes: 14/01/2012, 09:46 PM

[Amanda_R]

Oh yeah I forgot some people have intentional non-opening windows. Such a ridiculous idea, especially in a laundry, that along with bathrooms have to be the worst possible rooms to not be able to properly ventilate via a window.

Actually, now I think about it, the BCA requires a certain amount of ventilation in wet areas, I don't have it on me but I can check tomorrow what the requirements are for laundries, if it isn't up to code then you can request adequate ventilation is provided which may help with the problem. I'm not sure whether the door is included though, it may be all that is required for it to be legal, if not you may be able to get the window replaced, a fan put in or something.

The suggestion of a de-humdifier is a good one. PBQ, is this the same house you have previously had issues with condensation/moisture/mould? Did you ever end up getting it properly looked at by the owners to see where the problem was coming from?

[purpleblackqueen]

Can you get it vented and duct it outside?

When we purchased ours, it came with an option to duct outside and you could purchase the kit separately.

Or, when ours is on, I turn on the fan thingo (similar to what's in bathrooms) to help ventilate the room. Maybe set up a pedestal fan to improve circulation?

We are in a rented property, so pedestal fan is the only option.

What is preventing the window to be opened? Is it painted closed or something? I'd be asking for it to be fixed, it's not unreasonable to expect all doors and windows to be functional.

Other than that, if you can't duct it outside, don't use it. Or replace the condenser dryer. You'll never stop that sort of dryer creating moist air and condensation, if you can't vent it elsewhere, then you either want to move it out of the room, stop using it or replace it.

It is just a piece of glass.

[naturalgoodness]

I have an internal laundry with no window, door or extraction fan. I had to move my dryer into the garage and use it out there to stop the moisture.

Perhaps moving it to your carport or garage area could help your problem if there is no other way to stop the moisture inside.

[The Old Bag]

I keep my drier in the garage to avoid that problem.

Also means I use it a lot less, because I have to walk past the line

Is that an option for you, OP?

[cinnabubble]

I had forgotten about my dehumidifier. I use it during Winter when the back door can't be left open. OP, you can buy them from Appliances Online with free delivery and at a good discount.