HumidityHighCritical #

Meaning #

The humidity in a room has exceeded 80% for the past 30 minutes. This is a critical threshold requiring immediate action to prevent equipment damage and health risks.

Impact #

Humidity above 80% poses immediate risks to electronic equipment, including condensation, short circuits, and corrosion. It also creates conditions favorable for mold growth and can cause respiratory issues for occupants.

Diagnosis #

Check the current humidity readings from all Shelly H&T sensors:

shellyht_humidity_percent

Identify which specific rooms or sensors are affected:

kubectl get pods -n iot -l app.kubernetes.io/name=shelly-ht-monitor -o yaml

Look for any recent events that may have caused the spike, such as water leaks, HVAC failures, or open windows during rain.

Mitigation #

Open windows immediately to improve ventilation. If outdoor humidity is also high, use a dehumidifier in the affected areas.

Check for water leaks, broken pipes, or HVAC system failures that may be causing the spike. If the issue is due to external weather conditions, keep windows closed and run air conditioning or dehumidifiers until levels normalize.