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Hi Leah1042
Actually we have had an extraction unit put in the loft. We had a company come round and they told us about the Drimaster 2000 by Nuaire. It effectively takes the warm air from the loft and filters it back into the house through a small vent in the landing ceiling. We had it installed about 2 weeks ago and the reason we had it done was because we have a 6 month money back guarantee if it doesn't work. We've used a fungicidal wash to get as much mould off the eaves and then we've repainted them. So far we've had no condensation- not even on the windows in the morning. But, then we haven't had a particularly cold night yet. You know yourself that this time of year is the worst time so we'll see what happens. The other thing is that my little boy suffers from slight asthma, and 2 days after we had it fitted he stopped coughing during the night. Apparently the air quality that the ventilation system filters back into the house, is so pure that alot of allergens and dust particles are removed, making it brilliant for asthma sufferers.
Nuaire have their own website www.nuaire.co.uk.
Oh, also it costs less than 5p a week to run-alot cheaper than dehumidifiers, and it doesn't dry the air out, nor does it make a noise. Plus the fact because it takes alot of the moisture out of the air, the centrla heating is a lot more effective heating the house quicker.
Fingers crossed it'll work and if not we'll get our money back.