Humidity is one of those invisible comfort killers that you usually only notice when it has already damaged your walls, your lungs or your energy bills. A dehumidifier should be your ally, yet a ...

A basement dehumidifier should be set to maintain a relative humidity of 45% to 50%. A basement dehumidifier setting can be slightly increased to 50% to 55% while you're away to conserve energy.

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Towels that don’t dry, a basement with a lingering musty smell, air that feels heavy no matter what temperature you set your smart thermostat to—if any of this sounds familiar, it may be time to ...