1. A system for outputting haptic effects comprising: a touch sensitive interface configured to detect user interaction, wherein the touch sensitive interface comprises a conductive grid; an electrostatic haptic output device configured to output one or more electrostatic haptic effects to the touch sensitive interface; a processor in communication with the touch sensitive interface and the electrostatic haptic output device, the processor configured to: monitor the conductive grid to determine damage to the electrostatic haptic output device; determine an operating condition associated with the electrostatic haptic output device; determine a corrective action associated with the operating condition; and apply the corrective action.