Leaving home temp for AC

[swampman46]

For a couple of weeks...I would probably shut it off completely-especially if I plan on getting back home in the morning hours(home will cool off considerably over night). When that is the case, 1/2 hour of AC running, and things are comfortable.

[Mako19]

Originally Posted by swampman46

For a couple of weeks...I would probably shut it off completely-especially if I plan on getting back home in the morning hours(home will cool off considerably over night). When that is the case, 1/2 hour of AC running, and things are comfortable.

No way I would shut off the air conditioner completely in my house in S. LA for 2 weeks or more. Too much moisture in the air.

I leave mine of 78 when I will be away.

[swampman46]

Originally Posted by Mako19

No way I would shut off the air conditioner completely in my house in S. LA for 2 weeks or more. Too much moisture in the air.

I'm sure that 2 weeks w/o AC won't distroy a house. If that were the case, all the newly constructed homes waiting to be sold would be in serious trouble. Plus if you have that much moisture getting into your house...you have bigger issues.

[keakar]

Originally Posted by swampman46

I'm sure that 2 weeks w/o AC won't distroy a house. If that were the case, all the newly constructed homes waiting to be sold would be in serious trouble. Plus if you have that much moisture getting into your house...you have bigger issues.

what causes it, is all the stuff in the house like refrigerators and freezers, sinks, and toilets with water sitting in them that evaporate it into the air so yes the house can get musty and mold can start in a lived in house with a/c turned off completely in just a few days where a non-lived in house without running appliances it can go a month without issues.

after 38 years fixing a/c & htg I say set it on 78 and that is just enough for humidity control while running it the least to save money while you are gone.

I suggest you turn off the main water supply to the house and turn off the water heater and any ice makers.

just before leaving the house go around and pour a cup of bleach in each sink or drain and toilet bowl in the house to stop any mold and mildew growth in them from lack of use so the house doesn't smell funky when you get back.