What if your dehumidifier stopped working and you didn’t find out until the basement started feeling damp?
In this episode of Tug’s Garage Learning 101, Shane demonstrates how to build a simple, non-invasive dehumidifier monitoring system using Home Assistant, a Zigbee smart plug, and wireless temperature and humidity sensors.
Instead of modifying the dehumidifier, adding float switches, or opening the appliance, this approach uses power monitoring and environmental data to determine when the unit is operating normally, when the bucket is likely full, and when humidity levels begin rising beyond acceptable limits.
Along the way, you’ll learn how simple monitoring can provide predictive maintenance, improve situational awareness, and help prevent moisture problems before they become costly repairs.
Topics covered:
• Power monitoring with Zigbee smart plugs
• Home Assistant automation logic
• Humidity threshold monitoring
• Bucket-full detection without sensors
• Push notifications and voice alerts
• Local control and reliability
• Practical predictive maintenance
Sometimes the smartest automation isn’t controlling a device — it’s knowing when something needs your attention.
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Cool video. With that kit, could you have the dehumidifier turn on automatically based upon input data from one or more humidity sensors around the house?