Stupid Tip

{} 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

{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 thermonstats" ?

When you go on vacation

leave the air ON

and it will be cool when you return.

By: Alia Hoyt

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