Dehumidistat Versus Humidistat
Dehumidistat - a switch that energizes a circuit when the humidity in an area rises ABOVE the setting selected. Usually used to run an air conditioner or an exhaust fan in a bathroom.
DECREASES humidity in the house.
Humidistat - a switch that energizes a circuit when the humidity in an area falls BELOW the setting selected. Usually used to run a humidifier ( usually a unit installed in a forced hot air furnace or a stand alone unit in the house). Helps to eliminate static electricity in the house also.
INCREASES humidity in the house.
There is a BIG difference in the two types of switches. Please don't tell your neighbors and friends to get a humidistat for their house.
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