I have a Florida vacation home that I only get to infrequently. I would like to replace the mechanical thermostat Heat pump) with a programmable one that also monitors humidity (need to reduce humidity, never raise it). Another feature I would like to have in a thermostat is an "auto" setting so that I don't need to make a trip to this house when the heating / cooling needs switch (this is northern Florida, so there is the possibility of freezing temperatures in the winter and early spring). I have looked at a Ritetemp model 8082c, sold at a national warehouse store. It has both the features above. But when I read the installation guide available on the internet, it states that the "max humidity" setting will only work with the thermostat in the "cool" mode. I've written the company, but have gotten no reply. I don't know if "cool" mode means the actual setting (cool, auto, heat), or that the current temperature would favor "cooling" vs "heating". If I can't use the humidity control and auto feature with this model, I would like to find a thermostat / humidistat that would allow me to have both. Any suggestions? Thanks, Jim PS: I do understand that dehumidifying is accomplished by cooling the air to condense out the moisture.

I have an Intertherm (Nordyn) heat pump. The fan motor on this unit does not come on when called for. Instead, it just hums. Two years ago had the same problem and ended up replacing the motor and capacitor. What can I do? Thanks, Rob