Before you read further, be aware that we do not provide a credit on your utility bills. However, I do recommend that you dehumidify your house in a cheap and easy manner if you don’t have the proper equipment.

To accomplish this, you must proceed with caution. The dehumidification process without the proper controls can increase your utility bill exponentially and go unnoticed. 

I had to learn the process the hard way which means you won’t have to. Last week the temperature outside was in the low 90s and the humidity felt like a steamed sauna. My house had trouble staying cool, and the thermostat rose to 76 degrees Fahrenheit while the humidity dropped to 47%. By checking the thermostat analytics (I’m a geek for info, and you know it), I found that the AC had been on from 10:00 AM until I got home at 11:00 pm.

Of course, the worst scenario came to my mind, “My own system broke”. However, when I took my shoes off I realized my radiant floor was warm. Now I like a warm floor, but not in the dead of summer. Since the heat was set on high on a separate thermostat (I’m not sure who set it), the AC had to work harder and longer. Therefore, it was lowering the humidity and lengthening the cycle to the point where the AC did not turn off all day. That night my house was unbelievably comfortable albeit the high temperature, due to the low humidity!

There you have it, if you would like to lower your humidity for free all you need to do is raise the temperature on your heat thermostat and let your AC fight it for a while.