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Energy Savings Myths That Can Cost You Money

  • By John Miller
  • 04 Apr, 2016
Energy Myths That Can Cost You Money

It’s the dog days of summer in Kansas and that means hot weather. Even though temperatures this summer are lower than what we were experiencing last year, the summer heat drives most people inside for the comfort of air conditioning. Conscious homeowners use techniques to improve their energy efficiency and decrease utility costs. Unfortunately, energy savings myths can cost homeowners more in the long run.
Myths You Need to Know About


Myth: Lowering the thermostat cools the home faster.

With the exception of a few systems, the vast majority of air handlers operate at a single speed. Regardless of the temperature on the dial, the air will be cooled and circulated at the same rate. Lowering the thermostat only results in additional energy costs as the system works towards the lower goal.


Myth: It’s best to turn off the air conditioning when you leave the house. 

Using your HVAC system to maintain a comfortable temperature when no one’s home is a waste of energy. However, cooling down a hot house requires a large energy output as well. Use a programmable thermostat for energy efficiency. The system will efficiently cool your house to the desired temperature before your scheduled arrival.


Myth: Ceiling fans can cool rooms. 

Ceiling fans are great for circulating air. However, moving the air isn’t enough to decrease the air’s temperature. The cooling effect people feel when a ceiling fan is running is the result of the wind chill effect. For this reason, ceiling fans should be turned off when rooms are vacant.


Myth: Closing air vents can improve energy efficiency. 

Your HVAC system is designed to move a specific amount of air through. When a vent is closed, the air conditioner doesn’t adapt to the change. The same amount of cooled air continues to move through the system. Additionally, closing vents can increase the frequency of the system’s starts and stops which can cause premature wear.
For additional energy saving tips, contact the HVAC experts at Callabresi Heating and cooling.

Your comfort is OUR concern!

Jerry Callabresi

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