Best Extech Moisture Meters in 2026

HUMIDITY SENSOR: Our handy meter tool can quickly determine what level of remediation is needed to keep your family safe from black mold. High levels of dampness that go untreated are the leading cause of harmful fungus growth in the home.

WATER LEAK DETECTOR: Finding the moisture content in your wood or drywall is the first step in early prevention. Continuously check and test suspicious water stains around the house so you can determine whether the area is wet or has already dried.

MOISTURE READER: The mold test features large 0.3" high digits in a backlit LCD for quick and easy detecting. Our mildew scanner includes extra 8mm stainless steel pins, a protective cap that doubles as a calibration checker, and a “9V” battery.

Reliable and accurate: Sensing probe ensures accurate and instant testing results, matching for both indoor or outdoor use.

Easy to read: Large and clear dial, including ten scales, plug and read.

How to use: Simply insert the moisture meter into soil and you'll get the test result instantly. Help your plants grow healthy and strong.

Two modes of operation - search (pin-less) and measure (pin-type)

Rugged construction with large backlit display

Pin moisture measurement

WATER LEAK DETECTOR detects moisture content from leaks and flooding

PINLESS MOISTURE METER measures moisture content in building materials

NONDESRUCTIVE DETECTION up to 3/4-Inch deep using Electromagnetic field (EMF) technology

ESTIMATE MOISTURE CONTENT QUICKLY AND EASILY – detector offers ideal dual functions of pin and pinless sensors in one. Use the pinless pad as a quick “ranging” feature to scan a large area for suspect areas without leaving holes. Then, switch to pins to quantify moisture level at various depths

PERFECT FOR HOME INSPECTIONS – Use the pad for quick non-invasive pinless scanning to find locations with higher than average moisture behind a wall or under a floor. CAUTION: Powerful pinless pad sensor measures to ¾” but can be influenced by materials up to 2 inches below subject material (e.g., metal screws, nails, workbench supports, etc.) Keep fingers clear of pad scanning area. Use pad to detect variations from normal and use pins to quantify it.

CHECK LUMBER AND HARDWOOD BEFORE BUILDING AND WOODWORKING – Use the pins to know the moisture content of your wood to make sure you’re not using damp, moist wood on your projects to avoid cracks, splits, warping. Ensure wood flooring has acclimated before installing

【ACCURATE & QUICK MEASURING】- FIND HIDDEN WATER LEAKS IN WALLS AND SURFACES. Designed with 2 high precision pins, penetrate into the test surface and quickly know the moisture level in your walls,give you an estimate of the potential for moisture growth throughout your home.Tavool moisture meter for wood is the best way to identify the location of moisture buildup.NOTE:the Botanical name of RED OAK and WHITE OAK on the user manual list is “Quercus spp”, please switch to MODE “A” when testing!

【PROFESSIONAL DEVICE FOR WOOD MEASURING】- 8 CALIBRATION SCALES, FIND OUT THE %MC OF MANY DIFFERENT WOOD TYPES. Our wood moisture detector sensor is a great tool for manufacturers, flooring installers, inspectors, and lumber suppliers to quickly and easily scan the %MC (Moisture Content) in their wood products.You can quickly know the %MC is Low (5-12%), Medium (12-17%) or High (17-60%). Easily check %MC before purchasing or using expensive lumber and hardwoods and avoid cracks, splits, warping.

【USER FRIENDLY, SIMPLE TO UNDERSTAND】- EASY TO USE,BIG LED DISPLAY with BACKLIT, HOLD FUNCTION. Our Digital Moisture Detector designed with Large easy-to-read Backlit LED screen, and Hold key freezes readings.Moreover, it features Memory function,Max/Min moisture measurement,Temperature in C/F display and Automatic Power-off in 10 minutes without operation. This MULTI-FUNTIONAL moisture tester has sturdy, hand-friendly shape and rubber side grips let you take multiple measurements in comfort.

【Easy to Read with Large LCD Screen】 This wood moisture meter is easy to get an accurate reading from the surface of materials and displays accurate moisture readings on the 2.25" big screen. Use this handheld meter to check the moisture content in firewood or drywall, it can stand up on the table, the moisture content is displayed with a bar graph and percentage (_%RH) on the screen. Date Hold and Max/Min function is used to freezes readings, useful for writing down data

【Tricolor Backlight Display, Easy to Use】 TopTes Moisture Meter TS-630 features an HD tri-color backlight to easily know if the wood/wall humidity is Dry, Moist, or Wet. Green backlight for Low moisture, orange backlight for middle moisture, and red moisture for high moisture. After selecting the mode, and putting pins into the firewood, easy and quick to get a visible alert from the clear screen

【7 Calibration Scales, 2 Material Mode】It is designed with built-in characteristic parameters of 7 calibration scales for wood and building material, ranging from 0.0% to 57%. This humidity meter is perfect for woodworking, water damage restoration, building construction, and home renovation. Easily Check and test suspicious water leaks around the wall/floor so you can quickly determine what level of remediation is needed

Simple Way To Measure Moisture Content: Remove all of the guesswork with this moisture detector; It's lightweight, very easy to operate, and the 2 sharp pins effectively get the job done without risk of hurting you; We also include instructions to ensure you get accurate results every time

Designed To Save You Time & Money: Use this handy meter to detect a leak or mold and to check the moisture content percentage before shelling out big bucks on lumber that could lead to defects like shrinkage, cracking, and splitting; Customers also use it to check firewood before lighting a fire and around their home to look for leaks and water damage

Built In Calibration For Pinpoint Accuracy: This firewood moisture meter features 8 calibration scales, so you can test all types of wood species' moisture content ranging from 6% to 60%; The easy to read, backlit LCD screen quickly alerts you of the moisture level: Green = Low (<12%), Yellow = Medium (12-15.9%), and Red = High (16-60%)

Pin moisture measurement automatically, compensates for ambient temperature

Tune meter to the appropriate test material via built in library of 11 material groups, including: timbers, drywall, concrete, plaster, brick, and more

Wirelessly connect to FLIR tools mobile to view readings Remotely

ACCURATE & RELIABLE: The soil moisture meter can get the results accurately and quickly, You can determine the exact amount of water your plants need, and avoid over or under-watering.

Less hurts: Single probe design is less harmful to roots, don't worry dig up soil after testing.

How to Use: Simply insert the soil moisture meter into the soil to obtain test results immediately. The large and clear dial is easy to read and use without a battery.

【Accurate Measurement】Accuracy: ± 2.0%, ERICKHILL moisture meter has 2 modes, measuring both Wood and Building material. The wood moisture meter comes with 7 calibrated scales, that measure different material types. 2 high-sensitivity metal-tipped needles can penetrate the wood to ensure the highest accuracy of moisture readings.

【Tricolor Backlight】The red/orange/green three-color backlight corresponds to high, medium, and low moisture content respectively, which can help you quickly and accurately identify the dampness. ERICKHILL moisture meter for wood is the best way to identify the location of moisture buildup.

【Multi-function】The firewood moisture meter with Auto Shutdown, Maximum value measurement and a battery indicator. The backlit LCD helps you test clearly in dark conditions. Small in size and light in weight, you can carry it anywhere.

Accurate Pin-Type Measurement: Designed with 2 high precision pins. For an accurate test read, stick the stainless steel pins into the surface of what you're measuring. penetrate into the test surface and quickly know the moisture level in your walls, Remove all of the guesswork with this moisture detector

Multifunctional Measurement: This moisture detector with 4 measurement modes: Single point measurement, Multi-point average measurement, Maximum and minimum measurement; And you can also measure the temperature and humidity of the environment

Simple To Use: 2 sharp pins with probe cover effectively get the job done without risk of hurting you; Color backlit LCD screen with hold function quickly read measurement data; Temperature in C/F display and automatic power-off without operation. This moisture tester has sturdy, hand-friendly shape and rubber side grips let you take multiple measurements in comfort

WATER LEAK DETECTOR: Why do you need a moisture meter? Using our moisture meter, you’ll be able to effectively prevent any water leaks and damages, as well as cracks, splits, warping and mold growth. A moister meter can save you money and time, so you don’t spend a lot of money on carpentry or wood purchases.

TWO MEASUREMENT MODES (built-in calibration in the protective case): Wood mode: there are 8 calibration ranges (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H) based on different types of wood materials, ensuring you get accurate results every time, ranging from 6% to 60%. Building mode: the range for building materials such as concrete and drywall is between 1.5 - 33%. For an accurate read, please stick the stainless steel pins into the surface of the measuring object.

EASY-TO-READ MOISTURE READER: The large, easy-to-read backlit LCD screen and user-friendly humidity level indicator allows for quick and easy reading whether the moisture content is Low (GREEN: wood < 12% / building < 17%), Mid (YELLOW: wood 12-15.9% / building 17% - 19.9%) or High (RED: wood 16-60% / building 20%-33%).

Measure Moisture Level in wood, wall board, sheet rock, cardboard, concrete, plaster, and mortar

Moisture Icons provide a visual reference for low, medium, and high levels of moisture

Audible Alert Tone beeps faster as moisture level increases

Helps prevent over watering

Provides accurate pH values from 4-8

Sturdy and easy to use

Nonelectrical Properties Testing

Test Instruments

Country of Manufactury: China

New, rugged ergonomically designed enclosure.

Dual-Depth penetration allows for comparative of surface and core moisture and elimination of substrate influence on the testing of coverings.

Bluetooth connection to accompanying IOS & Android App allowing for continual development and integration of apps and reporting.

Heat Index measures how hot it feels when Humidity is combined with temperature, air movement, and radiant heat.

Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) considers the effects of temperature, humidity, and direct or radiant sunlight

Built-in multiparameter sensor measures Heat Index, WGBT, Humidity, Ambient Temperature, Temperature, Dew Point and Wet Bulb

Obtains continuous high accuracy using fresh reference solution

Fast and easy steps to refill your electrode

Eliminates the concern of electrode shelf life

Measures ORP/Redox from -999 to 999mV

Automatic electronic self calibration

Simulated analog bargraph displays change in ORP reading

Soil moisture content measurement from 0 to 50%

Easy one hand operation

Min/max records moisture readings

Fast, accurate, wood moisture measurements with built-in self-calibration

Displays wood moisture content

Memory contains 9 material groups including calibrations for approximately 150 species of wood

Product Type: multiparameter meter

Meter style: portable

Range (ISE): 0.10 to 9.99 ppm