How do I stop water from forming on the inside of windows?

Bonnie
by Bonnie

There is so much condensation on the inside of the aluminum windows it is causing piddling on the window seals. Any tips on how to help cut or eliminate the condensation?

  4 answers
  • Laura Cooper Laura Cooper on Dec 31, 2018

    Bonnie, I have aluminum windows, too, and this is a perpetual problem. The aluminum is a thermal bridge which wicks the heat out of the house. The best solution is to put a storm window on the inside of the house that covers the window casing. The cheapest way to solve this is to use window shrink wrap attached to the window trim. For a more permanent solution, make or have made storm windows that attach to the trim.

  • Mogie Mogie on Dec 31, 2018

    Use a window insulator kit. It blocks warmer/humid indoor air from reaching the cold glass and fogging/condensing.


    Or use a dehumidifier. The unit will remove moisture from the air.


    The more you plants have, the more humidity. Every time you water them, you’re creating a source of moisture.


    Make sure your dryer vent is well sealed and vents to the outdoors.


    Cover up fish tanks with cheesecloth to reduce evaporation.


    Place small portable heaters below the offending window.



  • William William on Jan 01, 2019

    Use the window kits on the inside windows. They create a thermal break from warm room air hitting the cold aluminum windows. Also keeps the heat in the home and cold out.

  • Bonnie Bonnie on Jan 01, 2019

    Thank you everyone for the help!