diff --git a/.coveragerc b/.coveragerc
index d7eae65becf..8db2deee2e2 100644
--- a/.coveragerc
+++ b/.coveragerc
@@ -687,6 +687,7 @@ omit =
     homeassistant/components/netgear_lte/*
     homeassistant/components/netio/switch.py
     homeassistant/components/neurio_energy/sensor.py
+    homeassistant/components/nexia/climate.py
     homeassistant/components/nextcloud/*
     homeassistant/components/nfandroidtv/notify.py
     homeassistant/components/niko_home_control/light.py
diff --git a/homeassistant/components/nexia/climate.py b/homeassistant/components/nexia/climate.py
index 2dff498f281..e27a1816a8e 100644
--- a/homeassistant/components/nexia/climate.py
+++ b/homeassistant/components/nexia/climate.py
@@ -203,7 +203,10 @@ class NexiaZone(NexiaThermostatZoneEntity, ClimateEntity):
 
     def set_humidity(self, humidity):
         """Dehumidify target."""
-        self._thermostat.set_dehumidify_setpoint(humidity / 100.0)
+        if self._thermostat.has_dehumidify_support():
+            self._thermostat.set_dehumidify_setpoint(humidity / 100.0)
+        else:
+            self._thermostat.set_humidify_setpoint(humidity / 100.0)
         self._signal_thermostat_update()
 
     @property