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If dehumidification is installed
the thermostat can
be configured, through the installer set-up, to control
dehumidification with either a whole home dehumidifier
or with the air conditioner (cooling unit) .
The thermostat will allow you to set the desired humidity
(% relative Humidity) level in your home and can be used
to turn the dehumidification On or Off .
Use the dehumidification adjustment to set the
dehumidification setpoint to 60% when first installed .
Allow dehumidification to run until the initial setpoint
is reached, before deciding if you want to change the
humidity setting .
Raise the setting if you prefer the air to be
less dry;
this will reduce the amount of time that
dehumidification runs .
lower the setting if you prefer the air to be
more dry;
this will increase the amount of time that
dehumidification runs .
your comfort is the best measure of how to adjust
your setting . When first installed, your dehumidifier
has to remove all the moisture that is initially in your
home . The home acts like a sponge so the moisture in
the materials of your home is at the same level as the
air . After drying the air, the materials of the home will
release the moisture back into the air until they are
again at the same level . As a result, it is not uncommon
for dehumidification to operate for an extended period
of time when it is first installed .
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Energy Saving Tip #1:
Adjust the setting to be as high as is comfortable to
reduce dehumidification run time – if it feels clammy or
smells damp or moldy lower the setting . To save energy,
turn the dehumidifier control OFF when you open your
windows just as you would with air conditioning.
Energy Saving Tip #2:
If vacating your home for an extended period in the
summer, set the Relative Humidity at 60% and set
the cooling setpoint as high as you are comfortable
setting it to in cooling mode . Consult with appropriate
professionals regarding the highest temperature that
is safe for your pets or possessions . This will keep
the humidity at a controlled level to help prevent mold
while minimizing the amount of the cooling energy
used. Vacation hold is a convenient way to adjust the
dehumidification and cooling setpoint when you will
be away.
