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28/11/2024
As the winter months roll in, ensuring proper ventilation in your home or residential property is just as important as keeping it warm. The dark chill outside might mean you focus more on indoor warmth. But it’s also essential to maintain proper airflow to combat issues like mould, condensation, and indoor air pollution.
Here at Air Vent Technology, we know a thing or two about creating a comfortable, healthy indoor environment – even when it’s so cold outside that slippers, blanket, and a hot drink seem the only sensible choices. This article will explain why ventilation matters in the coldest months and how to keep your home free from ventilation problems during the depths of winter.
Why Winter Ventilation Matters
Indoor air can be up to 10 times more polluted than outdoor air. So fresh indoor air isn’t just something to dismiss. It’s actually a critical factor for your family, tenants and residents’ long-term health.
One of the leading causes of wintertime condensation and mould is excess humidity. Everyday activities such as cooking, showering, and even drying clothes release moisture into the air. If you’ve ever been in a poorly ventilated kitchen – with hobs blazing, pans simmering, and windows fogging up – you’ll know exactly how quickly condensation can form.
Without proper ventilation, this humidity has nowhere to escape, leading to damp walls, musty odours, and even health problems like respiratory issues.
But that’s not all. Stale indoor air can also spread germs and exacerbate illnesses – which is far from ideal with flu season fast approaching.
Top Tips to Keep Residential Properties Ventilated in Winter
When there’s frost on the ground, very few of us would consider opening windows to circulate fresh air. But here’s the good news: ventilation doesn’t have to mean sacrificing comfort.
Here are some simple and effective ways to keep the air flowing in your property while still preserving warmth:
• Heat and ventilate unused rooms
Spaces like conservatories and guest rooms often get overlooked in winter. But keeping these areas heated and ventilated will help to prevent stagnant air and moisture build-up.
• Let in fresh air (briefly)
It only takes five minutes for fresh air to circulate in a room. Open a window, go make a cup of coffee, and by the time you’re done you’ll have let in enough clean air without the indoor temperature drastically dropping.
• Clean your extractor fans
In kitchens and bathrooms, these are your best friend. Keep them clean – and don’t forget to change the filters. A well-maintained fan is one of the easiest ways to control humidity.
• Ventilate while showering
Running hot water indoors while outdoor temperatures are plunging is a perfect recipe for window condensation. Before you get in the shower, open the bathroom window or turn on an extractor fan. This will help to release steam immediately and prevent any build-up.
• Rethink drying clothes
Use a tumble dryer instead of radiators for drying clothes. Radiators add unnecessary moisture to the air, increasing the likelihood of condensation.
AVT Products for Hassle-Free Winter Ventilation
Looking for a reliable ventilation system in your property? Explore our range of products designed to keep your home fresh, dry, and healthy all winter long. Whatever you need, we’ve got you covered.
Check out our ‘Residential Ventilation’ page here. To find more about our ventilation products for communal areas, SAP-listed MVHR and MEV options, as well as quiet and energy efficient systems.
And if you’re unsure where to start, our expert team can offer all the advice you need. Call 01264 356415 or email enquiries@airventtechnology.co.uk.
