The Importance Of A Condensation Sensor

By Stephanie Perry


Technology continues to improve and be reduced in size. This provides great benefits in many different industries as the various types of systems can be incorporated into homes and vehicles. One example is the condensation sensor. This is something that has been included in clothes dryers for many years and makes them more efficient and safe. Rather than having to guess how long to dry clothes, the sensor measures the moisture and the clothes stop being heated when they are actually dry. This technology is now being included in modern vehicles to sense foggy windshields and rainy days.

A humidity monitor can be found in newer vehicles that help keep the windows from fogging up. This allows the driver to stop having to squint or constantly clean the inside of the glass while driving. Many accidents have happened because the driver couldn't see as they were heading to work. The system automatically detects the moisture before the window fogs up and adjusts the systems air to prevent it from doing so.

On the outside of the window is a rain sensor. This is sometimes attached to the wipers. Drivers are aware of having to constantly adjust the speed of the wipers when going from full speed to being at a stop light. The system can now detect the amount of water on the window and adjust the wipers automatically. This lets the driver just focus on driving and not have to worry about constantly being distracted by making adjustments to be able to see.

Turning the rain meter on is simple. Using the car's dash menu, find your way to the wipers section. Within here is the setting to turn it on or off. When it is on, you can set your wiper handle to the automatic or A setting and let the vehicle handle what is needed. Setting your lights to the same automatic setting lets the rain meter turn on the front and rear running lights when it detects possible conditions where having the lights on would be a safer bet.

There are a couple of ways to turn it off. The first is to simply turn the knob from auto to whatever setting you want. This takes it out of the automatic mode and allows the driver to set the wipers to off or whatever speed he or she wants. The other way is to go back through the dashboard menu and turn it off under the wiper settings. Either way puts them back in traditional manual mode.

Replacing the glass requires a technician. If you are not familiar with the device, the technician will be able to detach them and put them back on the glass or in the vehicle as needed after the replacement is done. Some glass has them permanently attached, much like the heat strips for the back window.

If the device fails you should have it replaced. Most will need to be replaced by a certified mechanic to make sure it works with the car and is installed properly. Once it is replaced things should be back to normal.

These devices can easily save lives by making sure the windshield is clear and your visibility is always clear as well. Driving in bad weather has enough distractions and having these in place will help reduce others. There are aftermarket versions available for those that do not have them in their car already.




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