[TrudyM]

Originally Posted by bonrich

I also turn off the breaker to our our hot water tank. I drain the hot water and replace it with the new water which will not be heated. Cuts out the possible rotten egg smell when you return and start using the water.

I turned off the breaker but did not then run the water to change out what was in the tank. Why would water that had been previously heated have a rotten egg smell?

[TNLAKEPANDA]

We have the humidistat and set it to 60 and temp at 78 (per Munns). Our summer elec bill is always right around $40. Can't beat that! (1910 sf house).

Bleach in the commodes for sure. Water and WH off. Alarm on and armed. Don't forget to check your sprinkler settings!

See ya in Sept.

[Shimpy]

Originally Posted by CFrance

I wouldn't be scared for the wood floors. Wood floors have been around long before air-conditioning, even in the south.

I grew up in Miami in the early 50's without A/C and we had oak floors. Never a problem.

[bonrich]

Originally Posted by TrudyM

I turned off the breaker but did not then run the water to change out what was in the tank. Why would water that had been previously heated have a rotten egg smell?

I was told by our builder that the molecular structure of the water is changed after being heated and just sits in the tank. We had experienced the smell of the hot water for a time period until it has circulated through use. So, much easier to do it before and keep the breaker off since you don't need hot water if you are not there.

[looneycat]

Originally Posted by redwitch

Definitely leave doors open on fridge that is turned off. Otherwise, you get a musty smell.

Strangely different toilets even in the same house have different amounts of sediment. You can leave some with vinegar or bleach in the bowl and all will be well. For others, you'll still have some serious rings. Your home watch people should have some idea of what is needed for your toilets.

good advice, I'd go with the bleach since vinegar will prevent rings but not bacteria

[Ohiogirl]

Originally Posted by naneiben

Got 3 different answers from Sun Kool. The last guy (who seemed very knowledgeable) said temp 85, humidity 60. We have wood floors and the 85 scares me a little.

Before we got the humidistat (not sure it was worth it) we always set ac to 81. Never had a problem.

Just had our a/c tuneup from Sunkool yesterday. We have a combo thermostat/humidistadt. Told to set it on 82 and put humidity at 70%. Think we were told something different by last year's tech.

[kfierle]

Originally Posted by Ohiogirl

Just had our a/c tuneup from Sunkool yesterday. We have a combo thermostat/humidistadt. Told to set it on 82 and put humidity at 70%. Think we were told something different by last year's tech.

I had my tuneup from SunKool a couple of weeks ago. I also have a thermostat/humidistat combo and was told to set it on 82 with humidity at 60%. I ask every year what I should set it at and have never been told anything different.

[2newyorkers]

Please be aware that leaving bleach in your toilet can ruin the "innards-floats, etc." We turn our hot water heater down to last click but do not turn off.

[Rango]

Your beer won't be any good.

[Phanatic Luvr]

As per Munn's ...
Oh no ... sorry for the neck cramp again. Can never get my picture's to come out right on this sight.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by bnb8521

Munns technician told me to set the humidistat and thermostat both on 80 degrees.

We have a card from Munn's taped inside our pantry door.
The card says thermostat at 78 degrees and dehumidistat at 60 to 65 degrees.

Originally Posted by TNLAKEPANDA

We have the humidistat and set it to 60 and temp at 78 (per Munns). Our summer elec bill is always right around $40. Can't beat that! Bleach in the commodes for sure. Water and WH off. Alarm on and armed. Don't forget to check your sprinkler settings!

We follow the same procedures as Tnlakepanda.
We leave our closet doors open and our ceiling fans running on low.
We leave our fridge on, but we set it at a low temperature.
Our summer hydro bill is around $40/month.
We have Village Watchdogs check our home every week.