How does an electronic humidistat work?
A humidistat features a sensing element composed of a flat plate that’s fitted with two metal conductors. Based on the readings, the humidistat turns on the humidifier if the electrical resistance shows the air is too dry and turns off the humidifier after the desired humidity level has been achieved.
Is there a WIFI humidistat?
WIFI Features Using the AuberWIFI app, you are able to check/change the temperature/humidity set points and all the parameters at any time from anywhere, as long as you are connected to a cellular or WIFI internet.
What is a humidistat connected to?
In a humidity control system, which caters to the whole house, the central HVAC system is connected to the humidifier/de-humidifier. The airflow is regulated and the humidity is controlled throughout the place as the humidistat adjusts the dampers, valves, or other switches.
What is the difference between a humidistat and a Dehumidistat?
Humidistats are used in a number of devices including dehumidifiers, humidifiers, and microwave ovens. In humidifiers and dehumidifiers the dehumidistat is used where constant relative humidity conditions need to be maintained.
Which smart thermostat can control humidity?
ecobee smart thermostat
Yes! The ecobee smart thermostat can control the humidity in your home. Most of its power to control your humidity comes down to your HVAC system. Your ecobee is a very intelligent brain that you can plug into your existing HVAC system.
What should dehumidistat be set at?
You can set dehumidistats to a humidity level that’s within the optimal humidity range for your health and comfort (between 40 and 65%).
What should my dehumidistat be set at in winter?
Fall/Winter Seasons As a general rule of thumb, you should set your system’s dehumidistat to 25 percent to 50 percent depending on the temperature to keep condensation at bay.
How many wires does a humidistat have?
But most utilize 2 wires, much like a light switch, where a low voltage signal travels up one wire, the humidistat acts as a switch, closing the circuit for the voltage to travel down the second wire back to the humidifier to signal it should turn on.
Where should humidistat be mounted?
The humidistat can go anywhere it’s able to sense humidity, though many have a probe designed to stick into the airflow of a duct. If duct-mounted, the normal place is to put it in the return vent before the humidifier: this gives a good overall sense of humidity levels in the house.
What should my humidistat be set at in summer?
While everyone’s home comfort preferences will vary, we recommend a humidistat setting between 35 and 45 percent for Summer.