Should You Have a Humidistat Installed in Your Sarasota Home?

People are often confused about how de-humidistats work, where to set them, and when they should be used. We will answer these questions and more below!

Who Should Have a Humidistat?

A humidistat is ideal for snowbirds or anyone who leaves their Sarasota, Florida home for an extended period of time (longer than two weeks). Humidistats work by only allowing the air conditioner to run when the humidity in the home gets above a certain percentage. The home could reach 100 degrees inside, but as long as the humidity is not high and there are no pets or humans present, we do not want to cool the home (run the air conditioning).

In this scenario, our only concern is the humidity level in the home, not the temperature. Microbial growth begins around 70%, so we simply want the A/C to run enough to dehumidify and keep the home around 60% relative humidity.

How to Set Your Humidistat

We recommend setting your humidistat to 60% while away and placing your thermostat in cool mode at 80 degrees. This will allow the A/C to come on anytime the relative humidity in your home gets above 60%. These settings will be economical, yet also protect your home from any possibility of microbial growth. When you are home, place the humidistat in the “on” position and set the thermostat as you usually would.

Conclusion

Installing a humidistat in your Sarasota home can help manage humidity levels efficiently, particularly when the house is vacant for extended periods. Proper use of a humidistat can prevent microbial growth and maintain a healthy indoor environment, while also being cost-effective. For personalized guidance and a free instruction card, contact Green Cooling Solutions today.