Stove exhaust condensation

sliverdrums · Mon Jan 05, 2009 1:24 pm

Hello,

New here to the forum, and fairly new to Mobile Homes (6 months) I have learned a lot (and pretty quick!) I've visited this site frequently (good stuff!) Aaanyways...

I have a 1975 Park Manor located in frigid Edmonton, AB, Canada.

My stove exhaust is dripping condensation down, through the fan and onto my stove/floor. I have cleared away the snow and it still happens. I REALLY want to install my OvertheRange microwave, but DEFINETELY do not want water dripping into it.

Any suggestions are GREATLY appreciated.
Thanks.

JON

steve · Mon Jan 05, 2009 2:52 pm

You are getting condensation because the hot air from inside is going up and out the duct.
If you install a over/range microwave, just use ductless set up and insulate the duct from the inside...stopping hot air escape and condensation. The only other way is to make sure you have a good damper on the duct and that the duct is insulated on the outside.

sliverdrums · Mon Jan 05, 2009 3:49 pm

Perfect!! Thanks Steve!

JON

flcruising · Mon Jan 05, 2009 4:34 pm

You should first make sure it IS condensation, and not a roof leak similar to what this person is experiencing.

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sliverdrums · Mon Jan 05, 2009 5:22 pm

Thanks Aaron. I will keep all this in mind, from the first look on the roof it seemed fine...but I am learning that looks can be VERY deceiving. I appreciate both replies.

JON