Seasonal residents, empty houses and humidity
A house that is shut up through a Florida summer can develop a musty smell quickly, because moisture builds when nobody runs the air. Setting the thermostat higher helps keep costs down, but it can let humidity rise if the system cycles too rarely. Many seasonal owners ask how to leave a home safely, and the honest answer depends on the equipment.
If you travel, a few steps can help: ask a neighbor or property manager to check for water at the air handler, replace the filter before leaving, and have the condensate drain flushed. We can look at the system on your return and explain what the long absence did to it.
