Comments on: The Best AC Thermostat Setting for Vacant House http://www.mosbybuildingarts.com/blog/2008/07/01/whats-the-best-ac-thermostat-setting/ Sat, 14 Jan 2012 04:57:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: mosby building arts http://www.mosbybuildingarts.com/blog/2008/07/01/whats-the-best-ac-thermostat-setting/#comment-2697 mosby building arts Wed, 17 Nov 2010 21:31:21 +0000 http://www.mosbybuildingarts.com/blog/2008/07/01/whats-the-best-ac-thermostat-setting/#comment-2697 I would recommend consulting with a local professional to see if there are any specific needs that are recommended in your area. Humidity is a major concern during cold months as well as temperature. I would check your HVAC system to make sure there is a humidifier on the unit and take appropriate steps to make sure water supply to the unit is maintained if you turn the water off to the building. Low humidity conditions are very problematic to furniture and building materials. It can cause cracking and splitting if allowed to get below 35% for extended periods. If there is a programmable thermostat I would recommend trying to set it so it will bring the temperature up to 65 or 70 degrees once a week or so to help the humidifier add moisture to the home. Again, Check with your local experts for further advice for your area. Winters in the Northwest are somewhat different than here in Missouri. I would recommend consulting with a local professional to see if there are any specific needs that are recommended in your area. Humidity is a major concern during cold months as well as temperature. I would check your HVAC system to make sure there is a humidifier on the unit and take appropriate steps to make sure water supply to the unit is maintained if you turn the water off to the building. Low humidity conditions are very problematic to furniture and building materials. It can cause cracking and splitting if allowed to get below 35% for extended periods.

If there is a programmable thermostat I would recommend trying to set it so it will bring the temperature up to 65 or 70 degrees once a week or so to help the humidifier add moisture to the home. Again, Check with your local experts for further advice for your area. Winters in the Northwest are somewhat different than here in Missouri.

]]> By: Juanita http://www.mosbybuildingarts.com/blog/2008/07/01/whats-the-best-ac-thermostat-setting/#comment-2689 Juanita Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:00:30 +0000 http://www.mosbybuildingarts.com/blog/2008/07/01/whats-the-best-ac-thermostat-setting/#comment-2689 What temperature should a house be set on for the months of November through March for an unoccupied furnished home in Northwest Washington state. Thank you for your reply. What temperature should a house be set on for the months of November through March for an unoccupied furnished home in Northwest Washington state. Thank you for your reply.

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