{"id":5619,"date":"2015-06-12T11:00:03","date_gmt":"2015-06-12T15:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/?p=5619"},"modified":"2024-02-12T17:40:26","modified_gmt":"2024-02-12T22:40:26","slug":"going-away-how-to-regulate-high-humidity-while-youre-gone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/going-away-how-to-regulate-high-humidity-while-youre-gone\/","title":{"rendered":"Going Away? How to Regulate High Humidity While You\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2re Gone"},"content":{"rendered":"

The dilemma of how to control indoor humidity when you are away can be solved easily by using a remote thermostat to regulate your home\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s central air conditioning system. There are several types of remote control thermostats to choose from, based on how they communicate, and capabilities can vary from model to model. If you are looking for a way to prevent damage from high humidity when your home is unoccupied, this article will help you decide which is the best remote thermostat for your situation.\"How<\/a><\/p>\n

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Controlling Humidity Long Distance<\/em><\/h2>\n

The primary function of a remote thermostat is to control and monitor temperature when you aren’t home. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Some newer models of remote thermostats also allow you to monitor humidity\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0levels, in addition to temperature. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0To control the humidity in your home long distance, you will need a remote thermostat + a central air conditioning system.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Choose a Communications Method<\/em><\/h2>\n

The key difference between the various types of remote thermostats is how they communicate.<\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Some remote thermostats communicate via the Internet (wired or WiFi) and others use a landline phone connection. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0The types of remote thermostats<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0that will work in your home are dictated by which methods are available at your location.<\/p>\n

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Internet<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Many homeowners choose a WiFi thermostat or Internet thermostat<\/a><\/strong> so they can control temperature and humidity from anywhere using a smartphone or computer. If you want to use a WiFi or Internet thermostat, your home must have full-time Internet service. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0WiFi thermostats also require a\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0wireless router<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n