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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.
