Why is condensation causing mold and ruining my appliances?
Unexplained indoor condensation creates active mold growth and damages appliances like microwaves by shorting them out. This ongoing moisture issue leaves homeowners anxious about their health and unsure whether they are dealing with harmless grime or dangerous mold.
What people tried
Every workaround mentioned in the threads below. We haven’t tested any of them — and nobody here is claiming they worked.
- 1calling an HVAC technician to trace airflow and pressure issues
- 2hiring a mold inspector
- 3checking if the laundry exhaust vents outside
- 4checking if the wall is soft or spongy
- 5checking for a musty smell
- 6inspecting window caulking for dark specks and grime
- 7using a moisture meter on dry and wet days to compare levels
In their words
Unedited, most upvoted first, each linked to the thread it came from.
Where this came up
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