Preventing condensation in your home
Keeping your home well ventilated and preventing condensation is the most important thing you can do to avoid damp and mould appearing. If there’s a build up of damp and mould in your home you might become unwell, which is something we want to avoid.
As we near the end of summer and enter into autumn, it’s a good time to check your home is well ventilated, and report any issues that you notice. You can raise a repair on your MyRaven online account or call us on 0300 123 3399.
We also recommend you consider the ways you can reduce condensation in your home such as:
Cook with pan lids on and turn the heat down once the water has boiled
Use the minimum amount of water needed to cook vegetables, pasta, rice or potatoes on the hob
When filling the bath, start with cold water then add the hot (this reduces the amount of steam)
Keep trickle vents open on your windows, or leave a small window slightly open
Close the bathroom and kitchen doors when these rooms are being used
Keep rooms warm enough to avoid condensation
Avoid drying clothes on radiators and dry them outdoors wherever possible. If you do have to dry them indoors, put them in the bathroom on an airer with the door closed and window open, or extractor fan on