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Old 07-23-15, 05:03 PM   #109
zorander6
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I may try killing the dehumidifier for a couple days to see how things go. We have some water ingress in the basement (about 1/4 cup per 2" of rain) where the dehumidifier is. Our main problem with cooling is that we currently have one 8k BTU AC but really "need" 18k BTU if my calculations are correct.

Unfortunately the condenser was stolen right before we bought the house and HUD would not allow an escrow to replace it as "it's unnecessary." Sadly both the wife and I have allergies but she loves this house.

Right now the basement sits at about 45-50% humidity on the hottest days.

Several people have told me that I need more venting in the attic as well but not convinced it won't run my winter bills up. Will help in summer sure but not sure about winter.

I've seen temps here from -15 F to 110 F (not including heat indexes or wind chills.) Both are uncommon but have happened.

As for lights we are switching from CFL's to LED's 2 at a time as they are relatively cheap here (2.50 each.)

Is being married a vice I can get rid of? :P
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