a dehumidifier comprising a dehumidifier main body portion , a receiver board , and a remote control . the dehumidifier main body portion includes a dehumidification system . the receiver board is mounted on the main body portion for controlling operation of the dehumidification system . the remote control includes a control circuit for generating a control signal and a transmitter for wirelessly transmitting the control signal to the receiver board . the remote control further includes a sensor electrically coupled to the control circuit . the sensor generates a sensor signal in response to a physical condition sensed at the location of the remote control . the control signal is based upon the sensor signal and the receiver board controls the dehumidification system in response to the control signal .