There is no part of your home that is both more important and more unpleasant than the crawl space. If you don't like dark, dirty, and claustrophobic environments, there's a good chance you don't go into your crawl space very often. The condition of your crawl space has a significant impact on the overall health of your home. A problem with excess moisture can cause major problems in your crawl space. Mold growth, wood rot, and insect infestations thrive in dark, moist environments. If you want to keep an eye on the health of your crawl space, you should keep an eye on the humidity levels within it.

Why is it important to have our homes monitored?

Our homes are becoming more and more enclosed, making it even more critical to monitor indoor air quality, radon gas concentrations, humidity levels, seepage issues, and plumbing leaks. Many times, homeowners are not even aware that they have a problem until they begin to monitor their property.

What is the most convenient location for the monitor?

It is critical to consider where you will be placing the monitor. Depending on what the sensor detects, a dehumidifier will either send you an alert or turn itself on. As obvious as it may appear at first, install some sort of exhaust hose to direct the dry air away from the dehumidifier and into the crawlspace's further reaches. This will prevent the dehumidifier from creating a microclimate of dry air directly around the dehumidifier. Locate the monitoring system away from the dehumidifier itself, as well as away from the area where the exhaust from the unit is coming out of.

What is relative humidity, and how does it affect us?

When we measure relative humidity, we are referring to the amount of moisture in the air. The amount of water vapor in the air in relation to the amount of water vapor that the air can hold is referred to as relative humidity. The percentage of relative humidity is expressed in percentages. This is distinct from absolute humidity, which refers to the actual amount of water vapor contained in the air in a given space of time.

What is the unit of measure for relative humidity?

To determine relative humidity, one method involves the use of two thermometers: one that measures the temperature of dry air (dry-bulb thermometer) and the other that measures the temperature of the air as it is being evaporated (evaporation thermometer) (wet-bulb thermometer).

What is the source of excessive moisture in a home?

Leaking pipes or water seeping through basement floors are two ways in which water can enter your home. Showers and even cooking can contribute to the moisture content of the air in your home. The amount of moisture that can be held in the air in your home is determined by the temperature of the air in your home.