[iaudit]

Here is an article recommending not using a dehumidistat in Florida.

Myhousetenders News

[bonrich]

Second house, second humidistat installed by Munns.

Set the humidistat at 60% and the A/C at 78 degrees and fan on auto. That way, if the humidity level goes above 60% (humidity is bad) then the A/C is turned on. Once the level drops below the 60% setting, the humidistat turns off the A/C. The house may be hot in the summer but if the A/C is not needed it will stay off, thereby saving you some money on the monthly bill.

Also, it was recommended to us to turn off the breaker on the hot water tank, run the hot water through and replace it with cooler water, and then turn off your interior water supply, if you want too. We were told if we left the hot water in the tank for a extended period of time it would have a "skunky" smell when turned back on.

Also, we bought "Dry-Rid" at Walmart. There are 3 bags in a package, and we hang them in our closets if we leave clothes in there. Be surprised to see how much water is collected in these bags during the months when not there!

[jimbo2012]

I agree with that plan

Only add the fridg off.

[jimbo2012]

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[lovesports]

We have bought two homes in the Villages. We had two different inspectors and they both said a humidistat is useless. Our first home we were snowbirds and used 83 setting when we up North in the summer and had very low bills.
Second home has both A/C and a humidistat. Both were put in by Munn's. Our inspector also said the humidstst was useless and to leave it on O. Again we have very low bills.
As a side note, our inspector also told us two more things that they love to sell you with a good sales pitch that really don't work.
Putting vents in your garage door when all the heat is about the door. Putting in an attic fan.

I won't argue anyone who believes otherwise. I'm just repeating what inspectors have told me.

[jimbo2012]

No argument but......

That assumes the "inspector" is correct ?

I don't think selling DE-humidistat (not humidistat, is that what the inspector called it?) is going to make anyone rich at $100 including the service call & labor.

[raynitsche]

Thanks for all the answers and help. I won't post the question about abortion.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

Only add the fridg off.

Our appliance guy told us NOT to turn off the fridge. He said the door seals would dry out. He told us to turn the fridge on low, it costs about $8 per month. We store any canned food, bottles of water or wine, unopened jars of peanut butter and stuff, etc., in the fridge. Each to his own!

[jimbo2012]

Every year when we travel for over a month or go to FL for the winter we have turned the fridg off, no problem with seals?

But you got me concerned when you said your appliance guy said otherwise.

If you do a search for refrigerator vacation settings you will see
Do a search for refridgerator vacation setting.

GE recomends it Refrigerator - Vacation Settings
As does Subzero, Frigidaire as others

Don't forget how long it was in the warehouse b4 you bought it.

If the air conditioning is turned off or set at a higher than usual temperature, the efficiency of the freezer decreases as the temperature in your home increases. The hotter your home becomes, the higher the number of hours your freezer will run.

It is not unusual for a manual-defrosting refrigerator to run twice as much as usual, due to the higher temperatures in your home. Self-defrosting refrigerators may run an additional 20 to 30 percent.

To prevent the build up of odours and mildew forming when you are away, clean the inside just before you leave with a 50/50 mix of water and vinegar, not forgetting to scrub the door gaskets, shelves, sides and door.

[Tom Hannon]

Also, if away for a long time, have a neighbor run the dish washer once a month. (Rinse cycle will work). Otherwise the seals on door will dry out. It happened to me in NY.