3 easy steps:
1. Place your Wave Mini* (tips on placement below)
2. Read your graphs and data
3. Make positive changes to prevent mold
Operating Conditions and Limitations
Airthings consumer devices, including the Wave Mini, are intended for indoor use only. To ensure accurate readings and prevent potential damage, these devices should be used within the following environmental parameters:
Temperature Range: 4°C to 40°C (39°F to 104°F)
Humidity: Below 85%
Using Airthings sensors in environments where the temperature drops below 4°C (39°F), such as unheated attics or basements, is not recommended. Operating outside the specified range may result in inaccurate readings or damage to the sensors.
Placement
For the most accurate readings, the device should be placed where mold is most likely to grow. The most vulnerable areas are often the coldest and least ventilated, so we suggest placing the Wave Mini in some of the following locations:
The Wave Mini continuously measures temperature and humidity to assess mold risk. It provides a mold risk indicator based on these conditions over time, helping users identify areas prone to mold growth.
next to a wall or on a windowsill
underneath or behind furniture
towards the floor on external walls
next to underground external walls
small enclosures (such as behind an access door or wall)
Common rooms with mold risk:
Rooms with cold external walls and/or poor insulation
Rooms with poor ventilation
Basement
Attic
Bathroom
Garages
Shed
Crawl space
Other assets with mold risk:
Recreational Vehicles
Campervans
Boats
Second homes/cabins
For more information, check out our risk indicator guide or check out our article on understanding your mold risk levels!
Additionally, the Wave Mini typically provides its first mold risk indication after a short period of continuous monitoring, such as two days.