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Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I assume that it lowers the relative humidity or the AC would never shut off. As I said, I never use the dehumidify feature because the relative humidity in my house is always below 60 percent, and usually below 50 percent. The only advantage I can see for using the dehumidify feature is to raise the thermostat setting to 80 degrees or higher while the house is unoccupied to save money on electricity. But ideally, to control both the temperature and the humidity, you need a reheat function, which many HVAC units do not have.

I agree. Most homes are well insulated and do not need reheat.