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Originally Posted by Altavia
60% on an Ecobee.
The humidity calibration was 8% high, adjusted via the settings.
I've been experimenting with adjusting the minimum on time from 5 min to 10 min to reduce start/up wear and tear on the system.
For the data junkies, there's information available via the reports tab.
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I think it would be better adjusting the temperature "Swing". I believe it's set to 4 degrees on the Ecobee meaning 2 degrees above and below your setting. But you are correct, the better the thermostat keeps the temperature at the set point, the more it's running accelerating wear on the compressor.
A thermostat's swing setting, also known as temperature differential or maintenance band, determines how much the temperature fluctuates above or below the setpoint before the heating or cooling system engages. This setting affects how often your HVAC system cycles on and off. A smaller swing setting results in more frequent but shorter cycles, while a larger swing setting leads to fewer but longer cycles.