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| − | It is more energy-efficient to keep your AC ON | + | '''{ "It is more energy-efficient to keep your AC ON }''' |
| − | but set a few degrees higher when you are away from home for the day. | + | but set a few degrees higher when you are away from home for the day. " |
:Why set it higher? "the unit will have to run longer" | :Why set it higher? "the unit will have to run longer" | ||
| − | {Completely turning it OFF does not necessarily save energy} | + | {"Completely turning it OFF does not necessarily save energy"} |
| − | :How much energy does it use when it is OFF ? | + | :How much energy does it use when it is '''OFF''' ? |
{ as the unit will have to run longer } | { as the unit will have to run longer } | ||
| − | to cool down a hot house upon your return. | + | to cool down a hot house upon your return." |
:NOT TRUE It is easier to cool down an extremely hot house | :NOT TRUE It is easier to cool down an extremely hot house | ||
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:rather than keep it cool during the hottest part of the day | :rather than keep it cool during the hottest part of the day | ||
| − | In hot and humid climates, keeping the AC on but at a higher temperature | + | "In hot and humid climates, keeping the AC on but at a higher temperature |
| − | is also important for reducing humidity levels inside the home, | + | is also important for reducing humidity levels inside the home, " |
:How much does the humidity increase during a few hours of OFF time ? | :How much does the humidity increase during a few hours of OFF time ? | ||
| − | Turning the AC temperature down to a very low setting upon returning home | + | "Turning the AC temperature down to a very low setting upon returning home |
| − | will not cool the house faster { but will increase your energy bill}, | + | will not cool the house faster '''{ but will increase your energy bill}''', " |
| − | :How does it "increase your energy bill" ? | + | :'''How does it "increase your energy bill" ?''' |
| − | :The cooling rate is the same regardless of the thermostat | + | :The cooling rate is the same regardless of the thermostat setting |
{so it is best to maintain a moderate setting.} | {so it is best to maintain a moderate setting.} | ||
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Energy costs money, and the more you use it | Energy costs money, and the more you use it | ||
| − | the higher the bill is going to be. | + | the higher the bill is going to be. " |
:stupid comment - anything you use will cost more | :stupid comment - anything you use will cost more | ||
| − | {In fact}, (estimate) air conditioners account for 6 percent | + | "{In fact}, '''(estimate)''' air conditioners account for 6 percent |
of U.S. electricity costs per year, which is about $29 billion, | of U.S. electricity costs per year, which is about $29 billion, | ||
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{at the same temperature continuously,} | {at the same temperature continuously,} | ||
| − | or by raising it higher when you are out of the house? | + | or by raising it higher when you are out of the house?" |
| − | :Have you heard of "setback | + | :Have you heard of "setback thermostats" ? |
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| − | + | [https://smartacsolutions.com/should-i-turn-my-ac-off-when-on-vacation/ turn off the AC when you’re not home, and only turn it on when you need it] | |
Leaving the air conditioner ON will increase your energy bills. | Leaving the air conditioner ON will increase your energy bills. | ||
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| − | You can not believe everything that you read! | + | '''You can not believe everything that you read!''' |
"Allowing your home to reach high temperatures..." | "Allowing your home to reach high temperatures..." | ||
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[https://johnsservice.net/leave-the-a-c-on-3-risks-of-turning-off-a-c-during-a-vacation/ {"High temperatures can melt soldering and fry circuits, ultimately ruining the devices."}] | [https://johnsservice.net/leave-the-a-c-on-3-risks-of-turning-off-a-c-during-a-vacation/ {"High temperatures can melt soldering and fry circuits, ultimately ruining the devices."}] | ||
| − | Low temperature solder melts at about 360 F | + | '''Low temperature solder melts at about 360 F''' |
That is a pretty hot house | That is a pretty hot house | ||
Latest revision as of 10:37, 26 June 2024
{} grain of salt
{ "It is more energy-efficient to keep your AC ON }
but set a few degrees higher when you are away from home for the day. "
- Why set it higher? "the unit will have to run longer"
{"Completely turning it OFF does not necessarily save energy"}
- How much energy does it use when it is OFF ?
{ as the unit will have to run longer }
to cool down a hot house upon your return."
- NOT TRUE It is easier to cool down an extremely hot house
- rather than keep it cool during the hottest part of the day
"In hot and humid climates, keeping the AC on but at a higher temperature
is also important for reducing humidity levels inside the home, "
- How much does the humidity increase during a few hours of OFF time ?
"Turning the AC temperature down to a very low setting upon returning home
will not cool the house faster { but will increase your energy bill}, "
- How does it "increase your energy bill" ?
- The cooling rate is the same regardless of the thermostat setting
{so it is best to maintain a moderate setting.}
In these times of ridiculous "bidenflation" and over-the-top gas prices,
many consumers are looking to save a buck or two wherever they can.
Energy costs money, and the more you use it
the higher the bill is going to be. "
- stupid comment - anything you use will cost more
"{In fact}, (estimate) air conditioners account for 6 percent
of U.S. electricity costs per year, which is about $29 billion,
according to the U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE).
We know running the air conditioning unit all the time is expensive,
{but will you save money and energy by keeping it }
{at the same temperature continuously,}
or by raising it higher when you are out of the house?"
- Have you heard of "setback thermostats" ?
turn off the AC when you’re not home, and only turn it on when you need it
Leaving the air conditioner ON will increase your energy bills.
In general, it’s not wise to leave your air conditioner running nonstop while you’re away from home
You can not believe everything that you read!
"Allowing your home to reach high temperatures..."
{"High temperatures can melt soldering and fry circuits, ultimately ruining the devices."}
Low temperature solder melts at about 360 F
That is a pretty hot house
