In the midst of the cooling months, two common matters at hand are staying comfortable in your Lorain home and keeping energy bills under control. Those are common concerns that, unfortunately, may be affected by cooling misconceptions. Read on to separate fact from fiction regarding common misconceptions about home cooling.
Misconception No. 1: Turn the Thermostat Down for Faster Cooling
Your air conditioner cools air by absorbing heat energy from airflow. The rate of heat exchange does not change just because you turn the thermostat way down; this is one of the top cooling misconceptions. Set your thermostat at the desired temperature and relax.
Here are three factors that do impact the rate of home cooling and heat exchange:
- Keeping the condenser and evaporator coils clean each season.
- Making sure your ductwork is in good condition with an annual inspection.
- Bringing in your HVAC pro each year to tune up your AC.
Misconception No. 2: Ceiling Fans Cool Down a Room
When it comes to cooling misconceptions, saving energy, and ceiling fans, the ceiling fan is often misunderstood. Ceiling fans don’t actually impact the temperature in a room. All ceiling fans do is create sustained air movement. This wind-chill effect keeps you feeling cooler by removing heat from your body through perspiration evaporation.
Misconception No. 3: Keep the AC on 24/7 for More Efficient Cooling and Less Wear on Your AC
Cooling misconceptions involving how frequently your AC system should run are quite common. Keeping your AC on 24/7 will certainly keep your home cool, but it actually increases wear on your AC system as opposed to your AC turning on and off according to thermostat settings.
To optimize home comfort and energy efficiency, use a programmable thermostat that can automatically adjust temperatures to your schedule. All you do by running your AC all the time is waste energy and increase the wear on the AC unit and the air ducts.
Don’t let these common cooling misconceptions get the better of your energy budget. To learn more about using your AC system more efficiently, contact the pros at Energy 1 Heating & Air Conditioning today.
Energy 1 Heating & Air Conditioning
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Serving the Lorain, OH Area