Good points here, but have you checked your soffit vents too? I've run into situations where attic vents were clear, airflow seemed decent, but soffit areas were blocked by insulation or debris. Ended up causing hidden moisture issues—exactly the kind of headache you're trying to avoid.
Humidity sensors are great, but do you have them placed near typical trouble spots like bathrooms or laundry rooms? Sometimes people stick them randomly and miss those key areas. I usually recommend putting one sensor near the attic access as well, since that's often a sneaky spot for condensation problems.
Also curious—did you notice any comfort changes after upgrading your windows, besides the heating bill drop? I've seen homeowners surprised at fewer drafts or less noise from outside. Windows can make a bigger difference than people realize, especially if you had older single-pane glass before.
Anyway, sounds like you're on the right track with airflow and insulation balance. Just don't overlook those soffits and trouble spots...they can sneak up on you.
"Humidity sensors are great, but do you have them placed near typical trouble spots like bathrooms or laundry rooms?"
Good call on sensor placement—I learned that the hard way after battling mold near my laundry room. Once I moved a sensor there, it was eye-opening how much humidity spiked during laundry days. Curious though, did anyone else notice less dust indoors after upgrading windows? Might just be me imagining things, but seems like I'm dusting less often now...
- Yep, better windows can definitely cut down dust—you're not imagining it.
- Older windows often leak air, pulling in dust and allergens from outside.
- Newer models seal tighter, reducing drafts and dust buildup indoors.
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Same here... laundry rooms are sneaky humidity traps. Good ventilation helps a ton."it was eye-opening how much humidity spiked during laundry days."
- Glad your mold situation improved—humidity sensors are underrated lifesavers.
- Agree newer windows help, but they're not always the silver bullet people think they are.
- Installed high-quality windows a few years back—definitely noticed less dust and drafts, but humidity was still an issue.
- Laundry days were brutal until I realized the dryer vent was partially clogged. Cleared that out, and humidity dropped significantly.
- Also, humidity sensors are helpful, but they're only as good as your ventilation system. Had sensors installed, but without proper exhaust fans, they just reminded me how humid it was without solving anything.
- Ended up upgrading bathroom and laundry room exhaust fans to higher CFM models—made a bigger difference than the sensors alone.
- Windows are great for energy savings and dust control, but if humidity is your main concern, I'd prioritize ventilation upgrades first.
- Just my two cents from years of trial and error...
I can definitely relate—I upgraded my windows about two years ago, and while they noticeably cut down on drafts and improved energy efficiency, humidity still lingered as a persistent issue. Initially, I assumed the windows alone would handle most of the indoor climate concerns, but clearly there's more to it.
It wasn't until I tackled ventilation that things really started improving. Like you mentioned about dryer vents, I discovered my kitchen range hood was woefully underpowered and barely moving air at all. Once I swapped it out for a higher CFM model with proper ducting to the outside, cooking-related humidity dropped dramatically. It was surprising how big a difference something seemingly minor made.
Windows are fantastic when it comes to keeping heat in and dust out, but they're just one piece of a larger puzzle. Proper airflow management—especially in moisture-heavy areas like kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms—is equally critical. Glad you shared your experience; it's reassuring knowing others have navigated similar challenges successfully!
"Windows are fantastic when it comes to keeping heat in and dust out, but they're just one piece of a larger puzzle."
Exactly. Had a client last year who upgraded windows expecting miracles, but moisture issues persisted until we installed proper bathroom exhaust fans. Airflow matters more than most realize...
That's a good point about airflow, actually. When I replaced my windows, I noticed a big drop in heating costs too, but still had condensation forming on colder days. Ended up realizing the attic insulation was pretty thin in spots, so heat was escaping there instead. Like you said:
"Airflow matters more than most realize..."
It's always a combination of things... glad you sorted it out!
Yeah, airflow is definitely underrated. People often jump straight to windows or insulation, but it's really about how everything works together. I had a similar issue—new windows helped, but still had moisture buildup. Turned out my bathroom exhaust fan wasn't venting properly, so humidity was just hanging around. Once I fixed that, problem solved. Good on you for digging deeper and figuring it out... it's always satisfying when you finally nail down the real issue.
Yeah, bathroom fans are sneaky culprits for sure. I had a similar issue, but mine turned out to be attic ventilation. Even after upgrading windows and sealing everything tight, I still had condensation forming on the ceilings upstairs. Took me forever to realize my attic vents were blocked by insulation—rookie mistake, lol. Cleared those out and added a couple soffit vents, and boom... no more moisture issues. It's crazy how interconnected all these little things are.
Yeah, attic ventilation is definitely overlooked a lot. But honestly, I've seen people go overboard with sealing everything up tight and then end up with stale indoor air or even mold issues. Sometimes I wonder if we're chasing efficiency so hard that we forget houses need to breathe a bit. Did you notice any difference in air quality or comfort after adding those soffit vents? Curious if it balanced things out or just solved the moisture problem...