06/17/2026
Turning your thermostat way up when you leave for the day may save a little energy, but it can also let humidity creep into your home.
When your HVAC system doesn’t run enough, it can’t properly remove moisture from the air. That extra humidity can make your home feel sticky, cause musty odors, and make your system work harder when you turn it back down later.
Mindy Allen Townsend joined DelmarvaLife to discuss comfort and moisture control, avoiding big temperature swings, and other HVAC issues now that the summer heat is creeping in.