Have you recently noticed excess water on your wood windows? Though water beads on the glass may be unsightly and can cause some damage if left alone, the condensation itself is not unusual. The team at Windows Plus has years of combined experience providing window installations and replacements to Ohio residents, and they understand the causes of and cures for interior window condensation.

Below, Cincinnati and Dayton’s go-to window company shares a few causes of condensation on wood windows and how you can eliminate it:

• Bathrooms & Kitchens Retain Moisture: Everyday activities such as cooking and bathing produce moisture inside your home. For instance, cooking three times a day can produce roughly five pints of water in the air around your kitchen. Though any activity that uses water produces some moisture, bathrooms and kitchens retain the most. If you notice window condensation in or near these areas of your home, you can eliminate it by turning on exhaust fans to rid the air of excess moisture. 
• Lack of Air Circulation: One of the reasons wood windows occasionally have interior condensation is because the air inside the home has little to no circulation. To remedy this problem, use your ceiling fans. In the winter, you can set your fans to rotate clockwise, which will push warmer air from the ceiling down toward the floor. 
• Turn the Heat Up: Because condensation occurs when warm air hits a cold surface, it would benefit you to raise the temperature of your windows. Turning up the heat will do the trick. If you prefer a more energy-efficient way to raise your home’s temperature, you can use curtains or blinds to shut out cold air.

If you have questions or concerns about how condensation can affect your wood windows, don’t hesitate to contact Windows Plus. As an award-winning window company, their team of courteous professionals has over 30 years of experience with installations and replacements. To schedule a free consultation at their Cincinnati location, call (513) 272-2222, or you can call their Dayton office at (937) 949-0009 today. You can also visit their website for more information.