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Originally Posted by swrinfla
I installed a whole new thermostat about a year ago, and inquired about the humidistat, because I'd heard quite a lot about it. The Munn's technician asked if I went away for "long periods of time." When I told him that my longest trip away might possibly be two weeks, he acknowledged that I wouldn't need the humidistat.
With thanks, I declined installing a humidistat! 
SWR
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I agree. The need for the humidistat / dehumidistat ? depends on how long you are away. For a couple of weeks it wouldn't be necessary, but if your away for extended periods, then it would probably pay for itself, or so I'm told. My understanding is that bacteria growth is determined by humidity, and that it won't grow below 58% - 60%, and that heat is not the cause. The humidistat turns the AC on according to humidity, not heat, so it goes on less. But hey, what do I know, I'm still trying to figure out if it's OK to cut the blue off the last english muffin and eat the rest!
