We just bought a house with only one bathroom and have found it to have an over abundance of moisture. There is a fan in the ceiling that comes on when you turn on the light and a window in the bathroom as well. I bought a "moisture collector" at Walmart that seems to be helping with the mold issue but the bath towels never completely dry and smell musty after only a few uses. What could be causing the problem?
Moisture issue in bathroom
bathroommoisture
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Best Answer
Exhaust fans installed in older homes that have not been upgraded are often undersized. Check your existing unit to ensure it complies with the following advice from a major exhaust fan manufacturer:
You can usually find a sticker or placard with model # and rating on the housing, if you remove the fan grill/cover.
If it does not meet the quoted spec consider an upgrade. Also make sure your existing unit is properly ducted to the outside of your home and that the duct is not pinched or blocked.