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1:5:10:360 EcoTip: Condensation on cold surfaces can be eliminated by reducing the humidity. Reducing the humidity lowers the dew point temperature. By lowering the dew point temperature below the temperature of the coldest surface condensation can be eliminated.
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Humidity can be lowered by reducing the amount of moisture that is going into the air. Ventilating cooking, laundry as well as bathroom moisture to the outside can help. If moisture is entering the building from the outside - on behalf of example through a concrete slab or from outdoor elevated humidity, then dehumidification may be needed in the winter.
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