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Old 07-17-2009, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by k2at View Post
As stated in previous messages, a humidistat is the way to go. If you keep it at 60% humidity, it will put your thermostat to sleep and only use the air conditioning when the humidity goes above 60%. When you go away for an extended time, it is not the heat you need to worry about but rather the humidity. Mold and mildew cannot survive at 60% humidity or lower.

Invest in a humidistat. It is the best way to go.
I agree with the last 2 posters....it is the humidity not the heat that will cause mold damage.