Good call on the sensor placement—seen that happen more times than I can count. Another thing folks overlook is airflow. You can have the best sensor placement in the world, but if your air circulation sucks, you're still gonna get foggy windows.
Here's a quick rundown of what I'd do:
1. Double-check your sensor spot (like you mentioned). Keep it away from direct moisture sources—vents, windows, showers.
2. Make sure your exhaust fan actually vents outside. You'd be surprised how many times I've found them venting straight into the attic or nowhere at all...talk about facepalm.
3. If your fan checks out, consider leaving bathroom doors open after showers to help humidity disperse quicker.
4. Still foggy? Might wanna peek at your attic insulation and ventilation. Poor attic airflow can trap moisture below and cause condensation on windows.
Honestly, before dropping cash on fancy new fans, try these steps first. Usually does the trick without breaking the bank. And hey, worst-case scenario—you've ruled out the easy fixes first, right?
Great points on airflow—honestly, it's one of those sneaky things people overlook. I've seen folks spend a fortune on fancy fans only to realize later their attic was basically a moisture trap. Had a buddy who battled foggy windows for years, tried everything under the sun...turned out his attic insulation was packed way too tight, zero airflow up there.
Speaking of insulation, anyone checked out how their windows themselves are holding up? Older windows or worn seals can let moisture sneak in no matter how good your ventilation is. Might be worth a quick look if you've tried everything else and still have issues.
Also curious—has anyone experimented with humidity monitors in different rooms to pinpoint trouble spots? Seems like that could help narrow things down without too much hassle or expense.
Humidity monitors are pretty handy—I grabbed a couple cheap ones online last year and scattered them around the house. Turns out my basement was the sneaky culprit...who knew? Definitely worth the small investment to pinpoint trouble spots.
Yeah, humidity monitors can be total lifesavers. I can't even count how many times I've had to explain to clients that the mysterious foggy windows aren't some weird paranormal activity—they're just dealing with sneaky moisture levels in their homes. Basements are usually the main offenders, but you'd be surprised how many other spots can cause trouble too. Bathrooms without proper ventilation, laundry rooms...even that random closet you hardly ever open.
A few months ago, I had a homeowner swear up and down that their windows were faulty and needed replacing. But once we got those little humidity meters set up, turns out it was just their indoor plants combined with poor airflow causing all the drama. Saved them a ton of money on unnecessary window replacements.
For basements specifically, a decent dehumidifier can really help keep things under control. Just make sure you're emptying it regularly, or better yet, hook it up to a drain so you don't have to remember. Also, check for any small leaks or cracks in the foundation—sometimes moisture sneaks in through places you'd never expect.
Glad you got it figured out without too much hassle. Small investments like these monitors really pay off in the long run, especially when you're trying to keep your home comfy and problem-free.
I feel this so much, haha. First winter in my new house and I was totally convinced the windows were junk—always fogging up, especially in the mornings. Turns out it was partly my fault because I was drying clothes indoors without proper airflow...oops. Got a small dehumidifier and it helped a ton. Curious though, anyone notice if certain houseplants seem to make humidity worse than others? I've got a peace lily that's suspiciously thriving...
Definitely relate to the indoor drying issue—had a similar realization myself a couple winters back. Thought my windows were goners until I figured out the moisture from laundry was the culprit. Dehumidifier was a game changer for me too.
About your plant question, peace lilies are actually known to be pretty effective humidifiers. They release moisture through their leaves, especially when they're thriving. I've noticed ferns can do this too, sometimes even more noticeably. Do you have any ferns around? Might be worth checking if they're contributing as well. On the flip side, succulents and cacti seem to have almost no impact on humidity levels in my experience.
Also, have you tried grouping plants differently or spacing them out more? I've found rearranging them can sometimes help balance things out indoors, especially in smaller spaces.
Totally agree on the dehumidifier—made a huge difference for me too. Curious though, have you checked if your pots have drainage trays? I noticed standing water in mine was quietly bumping up humidity levels... might be worth a quick look.
Good point about drainage trays, but wouldn't standing water in pots be a pretty minor factor overall? I mean, unless you're running a mini greenhouse indoors, the amount of evaporation from trays seems pretty minimal compared to daily activities like cooking, showering, or laundry. Have you tried checking your ventilation setup instead—maybe bathroom or kitchen exhaust fans? In my experience, improving airflow usually has a bigger impact than worrying about plant trays... just my two cents.
You're probably right about ventilation being the bigger factor overall, but I've seen standing water in trays cause issues in smaller rooms or spaces with poor airflow. Have you noticed if certain rooms fog up more than others? Might help narrow things down...
Good point about the trays—I hadn't thought of that. I've noticed our guest bedroom fogs up way more than anywhere else. It's smaller, tucked away, and doesn't get much airflow unless we leave the door wide open. Funny thing is, last winter I accidentally left a damp towel in there (teenagers...🙄) and the windows practically turned into waterfalls overnight. Definitely makes me wonder if small moisture sources might be sneaking under the radar more often than we think.