If you are living in the house, I think it is best to turn off the humidity control. With the humidity control function on, the temperature will drop to about 3 degrees lower than the temperature setting when the humidity gets too high. This is fine for snowbirds because it saves energy when the house is empty, and you turn up the temperature setting. You can buy a temperature and humidity monitor at Home Depot for about 10 dollars. My house is set at 77 degrees, and the humidity stays at about 46 percent. Very comfortable for me, and I never use the humidity control function. Yes, if you want to lower the humidity year round, you need to buy a dehumidifier.
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