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Why You Should Be Concerned With Humidity and Electronics Let’s face it… We generally don’t give humidity much credit. We are usually worried about spills and power surges
Let’s face it… We generally don’t give humidity much credit. We are usually worried about spills and power surges but forget how quiet, subtle, and damaging the moisture in the air can be.
If you live in a coastal geography, have long monsoon seasons, or quite simply, the air in your home feels “damp”, you could be putting your devices at risk — without you ever realizing it.
Although humidity doesn’t seem like a problem, it is one of the greatest contributors to internal corrosion, circuit failures, and reduced lifespan of your gadgets. And because it’s so silent, you likely won’t realize it’s happened — until you’re left with dead connections and broken devices.
Whether it be your laptop, gaming console, camera gear, or smart speakers — in this guide, we are going to show you how to protect your electronics like a pro!
When obligations in the air (humidity levels) are constant over 60%, moisture condenses into droplets inside your electronic devices.
The results are:
Rusted components
Short circuits from moisture bridging connections
Mold and fungus growth in seldom-used gadgets
Fogged displays and non-responsive touch sensors
Reduced battery charge and overheating
💡 There’s more than just rainy days — humid air lingers in homes long after it has ceased to rain.
Silica is an inexpensive friend, and its moisture sucking-ness is a good thing. These little gummies can absorb moisture in closed, confined spaces.
👉 Just throw a couple in important drawers where your electronics are stored.
👉 Pack one with your laptop or in your camera case.
🔄 Don’t just toss them next time — they are worth more than you think!
Floors can hold the coolness down and encourage moisture, especially when they are concrete black.
🪵 Just a simple wooden or plastic stand will help keep humid air and standing water from going into your electronics without notice.
If your house feels always damp and clammy, buy a dehumidifier.
This will help you stay in a reasonably acceptable humidity range, say around 40–50% before you activate the dehumidifier.
🤔 Don’t know the humidity in the home or garage?
✅ Get a hygrometer, and then take the measurement of moisture floating in the air.
Power down if not in use! 🌩️
💡 Devices will run hotter and exhaust humid vapor through the cooling vents.
This helps bring in other air to evaporate moisture from the environment.
⚠️ So, turn off your devices while the humidity lingers to reduce internal condensation risk.
Dust collects moisture. Dust accumulates in your fans and vents and traps pockets of moisture inside your electronics.
🧹 How often? 2 to 3 weeks
📌 Lightly scrape off build up with a small brush (or a can of compressed air).
🔄 Regular preventive maintenance of a cooling system will keep all internal components dry to work longer.
🚫 Many people wrap their electronics in plastic thinking it protects them — but in humid climates, this is a recipe for disaster.
Why?
➡️ Plastic traps moisture and heat, especially during humid months.
✅ Instead, use breathable fabric covers (like cotton or canvas sleeves) to allow proper air circulation.
This allows any trapped moisture to naturally evaporate before sealing it inside a bag or case.
Humidity doesn’t always make a dramatic entrance — but if you notice any of these, it’s time to act:
💧 Unusual fogging or flickering screens
📵 Unresponsive touchscreens
🔘 Sticky or “soft” buttons
🔁 Random shutdowns or restarts
🔥 Overheating with minimal use
🧪 Rust or green discoloration around ports or screws
⚠️ If you spot any of these signs:
Unplug the device immediately
Power it off
Place it in a dry, ventilated space
Do not turn it back on until it has completely dried
🧠 Testergate Reminder: Powering on a moisture compromised device could cause shorting, and damage turns permanent if moisture induces corrosion on the circuit boards.
