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INDOOR AIR QUALITY FUNCTIONS
HUMIDITY CONTROL (CONTINUED)
If dehumidification is installed the thermostat can
dehumidification with either a whole home dehumidifier
or with the air conditioner (cooling unit).
The thermostat will allow you to set the desired humidity
to turn the dehumidification On or Off.
dehumidification setpoint to 60% when first installed.
Allow dehumidification to run until the initial setpoint
humidity setting.
Raise the setting if you prefer the air to be
less dry; this will reduce the amount of time that
dehumidification runs.
Lower the setting if you prefer the air to be
more dry; this will increase the amount of time that
dehumidification runs.
your setting. When first installed, your dehumidifier
has to remove all the moisture that is initially in your
home. The home acts like a sponge so the moisture in
the materials of your home is at the same level as the
air. After drying the air, the materials of the home will
again at the same level. As a result, it is not uncommon
for dehumidification to operate for an extended period
of time when it is first installed.
INDOOR AIR QUALITY FUNCTIONS
HUMIDITY CONTROL (CONTINUED)
Energy Saving Tip #1:
reduce dehumidification run time – if it feels clammy or
smells damp or moldy lower the setting. To save energy,
turn the dehumidifier control OFF when you open your
Energy Saving Tip #2:
If vacating your home for an extended period in the
summer, set the Relative Humidity at 60% and set
setting it to in cooling mode. Consult with appropriate
professionals regarding the highest temperature that
is safe for your pets or possessions. This will keep
the humidity at a controlled level to help prevent mold
while minimizing the amount of the cooling energy
dehumidification and cooling setpoint when you will
