Having your air conditioning running when it’s hot out helps your Dayton home feel cooler. However, it also uses up a lot of energy, which leads to increased energy bills. Should you turn off AC when you won’t be home, such as when you’re at work or when you’re going on vacation?
Leave AC On or Turn Off AC?
Letting your AC run throughout the day or for days when you’re not around might seem like a waste of energy. Since you won’t be there, should you shut it off to reduce energy usage? Leaving your AC on can actually be more cost-effective than turning it off. When you have your AC off for several hours or days, it’s going to work harder to cool your home when you finally do turn it back on. Having it off might cause your indoor temperature to rise considerably. When you turn your AC on again, it will need to run longer to bring this temperature down to your thermostat setting. This can result in high energy usage and wear and tear on your HVAC system.
Reducing Energy Costs with AC On
You don’t need to turn off AC to save money on your energy bills. Instead of doing this, raise the thermostat setting a few or more degrees when you won’t be home. You can lower it again when you’re back home. Your AC won’t run as often, but it will still keep your home comfortable while using less energy. It also won’t have to work harder to cool your home several degrees compared to turning it off and back on.
Benefits of Leaving AC On
Having your AC on and adjusting the thermostat setting helps you save money on your cooling bills. Doing this also helps prevent moisture from building up in your home. Your AC removes humidity from your home. Turn off AC and you can cause your home’s interior to become too warm and humid.
If you have more questions about using your HVAC system, please contact Ace Hardware Home Services. We offer HVAC maintenance, repairs, installations, and other services in the Dayton area.
