SulphaTerra t1_iuihf7l wrote on October 31, 2022 at 4:10 PM

Reply to comment by wiffleplop in LPT: Pointing a regular fan at drying clothes indoors massively speeds up process in wet season by Intertubes_Unclogger

Well, it makes sense, since by using the fan you're just letting the humidity move from the clothes to the air inside your house faster than it would have without the fan. The total amount of water in the house increases (because you let the damp clothes in, regardless of the usage of the fan), so unless you remove some using a dehumidifier, it will still be high (at least, higher than before the you removed the clothes from the laundry machine).

wiffleplop t1_iuip45u wrote on October 31, 2022 at 5:02 PM

We have a positive pressure fan running in the attic full time in the winter, which is supposed to push the moist air out through small gaps etc. it does help a lot, as we used to get mould growing beforehand. We’re in the UK, which isn’t renowned for its dry winters.

TribblePimp t1_iujqjm7 wrote on October 31, 2022 at 9:13 PM

Oooh, would that work in a bathroom?With a non-problematic power source, obvs.

wiffleplop t1_iujszyd wrote on October 31, 2022 at 9:31 PM

It’s in our landing area (the top of the stairs if that makes more sense). It has a 12” hole, and in the loft/attic is a big fan with filters and a hose that makes it look like an elephant’s head. There’s a remote in our bedroom, and it creates a positive pressure in the whole house, so would certainly help your humidity issues. The brand we bought is Nuaire Drimaster, and it honestly works. We’ve had it for several years and swear by it.