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03-23-2020 03:20 AM |
‘It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity!’
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Originally Posted by Jimmay
(Post 1731347)
The temperature is not the important issue it’s the humidity. Have your HVAC guy install a humidistat. It turns the air on based upon humidity not temperature
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We’ve all heard this time and again: ‘It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity!’ It could not be more true anywhere than in Florida. We’re full-timers now, but when we were part-timers, we learned the tremendous value of what this poster calls a ‘humidistat,‘ while back when we were newbies it was a ‘dehumidistat.’ Same thing. I think ours, a Honeywell, cost about $50, and I installed it myself; it’s a single wire that goes in series with the thermostat.
Per instructions from our A/C company technician, we had it set at 60% and the thermostat at 82 degrees. The point is that it doesn’t matter what rhe inside temp is; it could go into the 90s—there’s no one there to feel uncomfortable—as long as the humidity stays below 60%. Your A/C will be on a lot less, and the device can pay for itself that first summer season. Remember, in Florida the issue is mold, and that’s caused by humidity, not heat. Have a safe summer, and enjoy the peace of mind that also comes with the use of this little gadget!
And—sorry, off subject—be sure you put a spoonful or two of cooking oil in each drain and close/cover each one—and don’t forget to cover the overflow hole in the washroom sinks. Put some bleach in the toilets and cover them with plastic wrap. To the extent that you can, bring inside your outdoor furniture and anything else loose outside; remember, hurricane season starts June 1. And have a great summer! |
