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Posted: 10/30/2021 10:51:36 AM EDT
[#1]
Turn the damn heat on you cheap ass
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Posted: 10/30/2021 10:53:03 AM EDT
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The best option for this problem is probably a whole house dehumidifier, a variable or multispeed hvac works as well because it will run a lot longer on low and pull out humidity.
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Posted: 10/30/2021 12:17:46 PM EDT
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Dryer vents should be directed outdoors. Out doors.
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Posted: 10/30/2021 12:18:22 PM EDT
[#4]
There is no magic, either dehumidifier or turn up the heater.
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Posted: 10/30/2021 12:22:34 PM EDT
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During periods of higher humidity, I run a large dehumidifier in my basement. I attached a section of garden hose to it. This hose drains into a floor drain, not into a self-contained storage tank.
I am able to set the dehumidifier on whatever moisture level I desire and then never touch the thing again until the air filter needs cleaned. It turns off and on on its own and never needs emptied. Magic! I've done this for 20 years. Every dehumidifier that I have ever owned has had this capability. |
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Posted: 10/30/2021 12:26:38 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/30/2021 12:28:26 PM EDT
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I don't get what's so difficult about using a dehumidifer. You either dump the water every few days or connect it to a floor drain in your basement or whatever.
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Posted: 10/30/2021 12:39:33 PM EDT
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When we shower, I sqeegee it afterwards.
It doesn't prevent all humidity, but it prevents some. It's amazing how much water can cling to tile and glass. |
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Posted: 10/30/2021 12:42:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: There is no magic, either dehumidifier or turn up the heater. This. |
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Posted: 10/30/2021 12:43:22 PM EDT
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They make inexpensive portable dehumidifiers with built in pumps.
Place in hallway w/ fan on high for good circulation and run small hose to tub or sink. I have one in basement that pumps water out a 3/8 hole I drilled in the window frame. |
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Posted: 10/30/2021 12:43:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: During periods of higher humidity, I run a large dehumidifier in my basement. I attached a section of garden hose to it. This hose drains into a floor drain, not into a self-contained storage tank. I am able to set the dehumidifier on whatever moisture level I desire and then never touch the thing again until the air filter needs cleaned. It turns off and on on its own and never needs emptied. Magic! I've done this for 20 years. Every dehumidifier that I have ever owned has had this capability. |
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Posted: 10/30/2021 12:50:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Turn the damn heat on you cheap ass FPNI or buy a whole house dehumidifier. |
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Posted: 10/30/2021 12:53:46 PM EDT
[#13]
We had the same problem keeping humidity below 60%, so we bought a 50 pint/hr dehumidifier which worked well to keep the 1900sqft house below 60%. Even when it was too cool outside to kick the a.c. on.
The GE ADEL50WLW has a decent reservoir if you can't hook up a drain. Earlier this summer, the air handler froze and the hvac tech replaced the ECM = humidity hasn't been over 50% since and we haven't used the dehumidifier. |
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Posted: 10/30/2021 12:59:02 PM EDT
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I've just always had dehumidifiers located where they can drain directly.
I have one sitting on my washing machine that drains into the same drain, for example. |
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Posted: 10/30/2021 12:59:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Well there's good and bad. In my basement mine runs constantly if I set to 50 or 55. And it uses a TON of electricity. Doesn't matter if it's energy star rated if it's running all the time. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: During periods of higher humidity, I run a large dehumidifier in my basement. I attached a section of garden hose to it. This hose drains into a floor drain, not into a self-contained storage tank. I am able to set the dehumidifier on whatever moisture level I desire and then never touch the thing again until the air filter needs cleaned. It turns off and on on its own and never needs emptied. Magic! I've done this for 20 years. Every dehumidifier that I have ever owned has had this capability. I don't care how much electricity my dehumidifier uses. I care about the moisture levels in my house. |
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Posted: 10/30/2021 1:03:15 PM EDT
[#16]
100%? Humidity? Where are? On the coast?
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Posted: 10/30/2021 1:06:05 PM EDT
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I recently bought a 50pt Midea Cube. It replaced two frigidaires and works great!. It was a toss up between this an a commercial dehumidifier. I could not bring myself to spend the extra $$ for one.
Midea Cube 
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Posted: 10/30/2021 1:06:57 PM EDT
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2 dehums in the basement with condensate pumps.
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Posted: 10/30/2021 1:12:12 PM EDT
[#19]
Air seal your house, right size the AC and install a heat strip to provide reheat.
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Posted: 10/30/2021 1:22:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I recently bought a 50pt Midea Cube. It replaced two frigidaires and works great!. It was a toss up between this an a commercial dehumidifier. I could not bring myself to spend the extra $$ for one. Midea Cube https://www.midea.com/.imaging/mte/midea-theme/image-1920w/dam/us/product/AC_Product-Pages/Dehumidifiers/MAD50PS1QGR-50pt_Cube_Grey_Dehumidifier/MAD50PS1QGR/Product-Photos-50pt_Cube_Gray_Detach_Handle_Up.png/jcr:content/50pt_Cube_Gray_Detach_Handle_Up.png |
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Posted: 10/30/2021 1:25:08 PM EDT
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Run the AC. That will pull it out quick. My system is fancy 2 stage and will run low compressor, low fan to pull moisture out. Trane comfort control. It’s awesome.
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Posted: 10/30/2021 1:30:36 PM EDT
[#22]
Easy, turn on the heat and the AC at the same time
 Seriously though, that is the fastest way to bring it in check before you get mold, which can be MUCH more costly. I have done it for short periods. Ultimately you need a dehumidifier. Not all of them work in cold temperatures due to the coils freezing up. Our basement is unheated, so we got this with that in mind, and it has been great: https://www.frigidaire.com/Home-Comfort/Dehumidifiers/FFAD5033W1/ |
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Posted: 10/30/2021 1:31:38 PM EDT
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Quoted: During the summer my house stays around 55-60% humidity because the AC runs 9-11 hours a day. I keep it about 70° and it’s usually 80 for a low and 98 for a high. 55-60% while the A/C runs 10 hours a day?  You live in the Ofenokee, or what? |
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Posted: 10/30/2021 1:33:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: When we shower, I sqeegee it afterwards. It doesn't prevent all humidity, but it prevents some. It's amazing how much water can cling to tile and glass. Weird, I just use the exhaust fan. |
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Posted: 10/30/2021 1:33:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Air seal your house, right size the AC and install a heat strip to provide reheat. This. I have spent the last 1.5 years air sealing, insulating and upgrading and updating the mechanical systems in my house. Here are my results: ENERGY USE/electric/natural gas (mo/yr) (kWh) (Ccf) 09/20 1685 31 09/21 879 8 10/20 861 26.4 10/21 625 9.4 |
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Posted: 10/30/2021 1:36:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: There is no magic, either dehumidifier or turn up the heater. This. I have a unit in the basement set up so it drains into a sink negating the need to empty it. |
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Posted: 10/30/2021 1:38:24 PM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Turn the damn heat on you cheap ass FPNI I have high humdity , and a high hest bill. |
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Posted: 10/30/2021 1:49:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: FPNI I have high humdity , and a high hest bill. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Turn the damn heat on you cheap ass FPNI I have high humdity , and a high hest bill. I don’t get why @_Matt_ thinks I want to turn the heat on. I don’t want it any warmer in my house it has nothing to do with cost. I live on the coast so it’s humid and I have no basement. Don’t really want to set up a dehumidifier in a hallway but as someone mentioned it beats having mold grow. I’ll do that for now until I can work out a whole house solution. Thanks for the suggestions. |
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Posted: 10/30/2021 1:51:27 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I don’t get why @_Matt_ thinks I want to turn the heat on. I don’t want it any warmer in my house it has nothing to do with cost. I live on the coast so it’s humid and I have no basement. Don’t really want to set up a dehumidifier in a hallway but as someone mentioned it beats having mold grow. I’ll do that for now until I can work out a whole house solution. Thanks for the suggestions. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Turn the damn heat on you cheap ass FPNI I have high humdity , and a high hest bill. I don’t get why @_Matt_ thinks I want to turn the heat on. I don’t want it any warmer in my house it has nothing to do with cost. I live on the coast so it’s humid and I have no basement. Don’t really want to set up a dehumidifier in a hallway but as someone mentioned it beats having mold grow. I’ll do that for now until I can work out a whole house solution. Thanks for the suggestions. Because if the house is warmer than outside it won’t be humid inside 
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Posted: 10/30/2021 1:53:10 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I don’t get why @_Matt_ thinks I want to turn the heat on. I don’t want it any warmer in my house it has nothing to do with cost. I live on the coast so it’s humid and I have no basement. Don’t really want to set up a dehumidifier in a hallway but as someone mentioned it beats having mold grow. I’ll do that for now until I can work out a whole house solution. Thanks for the suggestions. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Turn the damn heat on you cheap ass FPNI I have high humdity , and a high hest bill. I don’t get why @_Matt_ thinks I want to turn the heat on. I don’t want it any warmer in my house it has nothing to do with cost. I live on the coast so it’s humid and I have no basement. Don’t really want to set up a dehumidifier in a hallway but as someone mentioned it beats having mold grow. I’ll do that for now until I can work out a whole house solution. Thanks for the suggestions. Call up your Hvac company. They can install one on your unit. But seriously. If you want to pull moisture out use your AC, it’s very very good at it. The 60 degree weather with dew points in high 50s do exactly what you’re experiencing. Run the AC, it will pull that moisture out amazingly fast. |
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Posted: 10/30/2021 1:57:39 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Easy, turn on the heat and the AC at the same time Seriously though, that is the fastest way to bring it in check before you get mold, which can be MUCH more costly. I have done it for short periods. Ultimately you need a dehumidifier. Not all of them work in cold temperatures due to the coils freezing up. Our basement is unheated, so we got this with that in mind, and it has been great: https://www.frigidaire.com/Home-Comfort/Dehumidifiers/FFAD5033W1/ I have a Frigidaire 70pint, I actually ran it last night. Works well. When my neighbors saw it, they all bought one too. But of course I don't sit right in front of it. |
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Posted: 10/30/2021 2:25:05 PM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryQuoted: This. I have spent the last 1.5 years air sealing, insulating and upgrading and updating the mechanical systems in my house. Here are my results: ENERGY USE/electric/natural gas (mo/yr) (kWh) (Ccf) 09/20 1685 31 09/21 879 8 10/20 861 26.4 10/21 625 9.4 Those are awesome numbers, but why are you using gas at all? |
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Posted: 10/30/2021 2:44:15 PM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Those are awesome numbers, but why are you using gas at all? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: This. I have spent the last 1.5 years air sealing, insulating and upgrading and updating the mechanical systems in my house. Here are my results: ENERGY USE/electric/natural gas (mo/yr) (kWh) (Ccf) 09/20 1685 31 09/21 879 8 10/20 861 26.4 10/21 625 9.4 Those are awesome numbers, but why are you using gas at all? |
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Posted: 10/30/2021 2:51:04 PM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryQuoted: he might not have a heat pump. That's what I'm getting at. If your heat load is so small that you are using 30,000 BTUs a day... you don't need a furnace that starts at 36,000 BTUs an hour. |
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Posted: 10/30/2021 2:51:49 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryQuoted: he might not have a heat pump. That's what I'm getting at. If your heat load is so small that you are using 30,000 BTUs a day... you don't need a furnace that starts at 36,000 BTUs an hour. |
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Posted: 10/30/2021 2:59:20 PM EDT
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You have tightened your house up so much the old heat load calc is no longer good, have a new manual J done by a responsible contractor and resize your hvac equipment accordingly. The new V/S systems are great.
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Posted: 10/30/2021 3:11:27 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I don't get why @_Matt_ thinks I want to turn the heat on. I don't want it any warmer in my house it has nothing to do with cost. I live on the coast so it's humid and I have no basement. Don't really want to set up a dehumidifier in a hallway but as someone mentioned it beats having mold grow. I'll do that for now until I can work out a whole house solution. Thanks for the suggestions. It's not about what you "want", it's about not having mold grow inside your walls. |
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Posted: 10/30/2021 3:18:22 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I don't get why you don't "want" to have a dehumidifier. I don't want to have to pay for my furnace to heat my house but....it beats the shit out of freezing. We don't live in magic land where everything is how we want it, so we invented solutions to deal with those imperfections... It's not about what you "want", it's about not having mold grow inside your walls. We need a like button. |
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Posted: 10/30/2021 4:03:47 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: We need a like button. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I don't get why you don't "want" to have a dehumidifier. I don't want to have to pay for my furnace to heat my house but....it beats the shit out of freezing. We don't live in magic land where everything is how we want it, so we invented solutions to deal with those imperfections... It's not about what you "want", it's about not having mold grow inside your walls. We need a like button. We sure do. |
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Posted: 10/30/2021 4:40:23 PM EDT
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My house was at 70% humidity. I had an whole house dehumidifier installed in my basement a couple weeks ago. It ran for a week straight. It pulled the humidity in my lower level to below 50%. The upper level stays between 50-55%. It empties into the water heater overflow drain. It has made a big difference in how comfortable my house is now.
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Posted: 10/30/2021 4:42:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: My house was at 70% humidity. I had an whole house dehumidifier installed in my basement a couple weeks ago. It ran for a week straight. It pulled the humidity in my lower level to below 50%. The upper level stays between 50-55%. It empties into the water heater overflow drain. It has made a big difference in how comfortable my house is now. Your AC would have done that in 2-3 hours. |
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Posted: 10/30/2021 4:46:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Your AC would have done that in 2-3 hours. Running your A/C when it's 50F outside and you are also heating your house, would be dumb. Stand alone dehumidifiers exist for a reason. |
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Posted: 10/30/2021 4:50:51 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: It's currently 49F outside but it's humid as fuck because it's been pouring rain for nearly a week. The furnace running helps some, but it's not cold enough for it to run enough, to burn it out. Running your A/C when it's 50F outside and you are also heating your house, would be dumb. Stand alone dehumidifiers exist for a reason. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Your AC would have done that in 2-3 hours. Running your A/C when it's 50F outside and you are also heating your house, would be dumb. Stand alone dehumidifiers exist for a reason. Meh. That’s what my system does to manage humidity. It’s called an air conditioner. It conditions the air. My thermostat controls temp set point AND humidity set point. |
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Posted: 10/30/2021 4:55:52 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Meh. That's what my system does to manage humidity. It's called an air conditioner. It conditions the air. My thermostat controls temp set point AND humidity set point. That's ok, because we can throw a dehumidifer in the basement and it will take care of the problem, without running A/C in friggin November. In fact doing so in these temps, is ill advised and can damage a central A/C system. |
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Posted: 10/30/2021 4:56:16 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I don't get why @_Matt_ thinks I want to turn the heat on. I don't want it any warmer in my house it has nothing to do with cost. I live on the coast so it's humid and I have no basement. Don't really want to set up a dehumidifier in a hallway but as someone mentioned it beats having mold grow. I'll do that for now until I can work out a whole house solution. Thanks for the suggestions. |
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Posted: 10/30/2021 5:02:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Not everyone has a super modern feature filled HVAC system. My shit is 18 years old and the options are "make hot air" and "make cold air". This is a pretty common set of limited functionality in most people's homes. That's ok, because we can throw a dehumidifer in the basement and it will take care of the problem, without running A/C in friggin November. In fact doing so in these temps, is ill advised and can damage a central A/C system. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Meh. That's what my system does to manage humidity. It's called an air conditioner. It conditions the air. My thermostat controls temp set point AND humidity set point. That's ok, because we can throw a dehumidifer in the basement and it will take care of the problem, without running A/C in friggin November. In fact doing so in these temps, is ill advised and can damage a central A/C system. Oh I get that. But he was talking outdoor temps in the 60s with dewpoints close to outside air temp. That’s what causes the high humidity indoors as the air is warm enough to hold a lot of water, but not cold enough to squeeze it out. If he wanted to lower his humidity fast, run the AC for an hour or two. It may not lower the inside air temp but a degree or two but it will remove that moisture real damn fast. |
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Posted: 10/30/2021 5:04:32 PM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Oh I get that. But he was talking outdoor temps in the 60s with dewpoints close to outside air temp. That's what causes the high humidity indoors as the air is warm enough to hold a lot of water, but not cold enough to squeeze it out. If he wanted to lower his humidity fast, run the AC for an hour or two. It may not lower the inside air temp but a degree or two but it will remove that moisture real damn fast. |
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Posted: 10/30/2021 5:06:25 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryQuoted: No-one that I know runs their central A/C, when it's 60F. That's fucking crazy. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Oh I get that. But he was talking outdoor temps in the 60s with dewpoints close to outside air temp. That's what causes the high humidity indoors as the air is warm enough to hold a lot of water, but not cold enough to squeeze it out. If he wanted to lower his humidity fast, run the AC for an hour or two. It may not lower the inside air temp but a degree or two but it will remove that moisture real damn fast. Then let them complain about high humidity when there is a very very simple way to take care of it. Run the AC for a few hours. Humidity gone. You’re not running it to cool the air, you’re running it to pull moisture out. |
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Posted: 10/30/2021 5:07:30 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Then let them complain about high humidity when there is a very very simple way to take care of it. Run the AC for a few hours. Humidity gone. Now the house is dry and cold at 60°. If only there was a way to heat that air back up... |
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Posted: 10/30/2021 5:07:57 PM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Then let them complain about high humidity when there is a very very simple way to take care of it. Run the AC for a few hours. Humidity gone. Most everyone's shit up here is either winterized by now, or they have at least cut the breaker to it for the winter, so it doesn't accidentally get turned on. Some choose to tarp them for the winter and some go with the "let it breath" method but....A/C is hibernating until next summer. |
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