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Originally Posted by radio_flyer
What I want to do is remove the most moisture so do I set it at 40percent or 70 percent...
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The numbers should correspond (roughly) to the relative humidity you're aiming for. 90% would be more like a jungle, with the unit hardly running; 10%, more like a desert with the unit running almost nonstop.
As one of the online articles puts it:
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One confusing ergonomic aspect of dehumidifier controls is that you pick a higher RH [relative humidity] setting by dialing a lower number. Clockwise turns lower RH. On round thermostats and valves, higher settings give you more heat, water, and so on.
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Dehumidification, by Andrew Rudin)
The same article cautions, "... the temptation is to set it to the driest setting and then faint with the next electric bill."
Good luck experimenting, r_f.