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Originally Posted by Malsua
I installed a honeywell wifi thermostat so that if we are not at our home in TV, I can be alerted if the interior temperature exceeds 82 degrees for more than an hour. I would hate to return after being away for weeks and find mold everywhere.
If you are never away for long, it probably doesn't make a ton of difference. I have heard that the NEST smart thermostats modify the temp based on your activity. That would help people who leave during the day for jobs and such, but not such a big deal for retired persons.
A side bonus is that I get an alert if the thermostat has lost connection. This happens when the power is off.
I have these thermostats in both houses. I find it more important for the NJ house because if the house gets to ambient in February(sub 32 often for weeks), burst pipes would be very expensive.
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Mold does not appear or start til humidity reaches 68% unfortunately humidistat can be off by 10%. I have used a plain humidistat wired at thermostat and set it around 60% temp set at 80 degrees. Your home could be 90 degrees but humidistat will not come on til it senses 60%. Temperature does not effect mold HUMIDITY is the issue. If we are in The Villages in summer daytime temp is set at 75 degrees at night for sleeping it is lowered to 72. For 10 years we have done this and no mold.