Why Does Heating Come on When the System is Set for Cooling?
Few things are more frustrating than when your AC system is set to cooling mode, but you feel warmth blowing through the vents instead of that sweet relief of chilled air. Rather than providing a refreshing escape from summer swelter, this can indicate an underlying issue with your HVAC system requiring professional diagnosis and repair. […]
How Much Power Should an AC System Consume?
Staying comfortable during hot summer often requires air conditioning (AC) systems to cool indoor air. Home cooling and heating combined account for a typical household’s largest share of energy consumption. With electricity costs fluctuating, many homeowners wonder precisely how much power their AC system draws—and, more importantly, if run-time optimizations might yield savings. In this […]
Should You Turn off the AC System When You’re on Summer Vacation?
It seems like the most reasonable thing to do; turn off the AC system because your home is empty and no cooling is required. But, this may not be the best way to deal with this issue and it may even cause other problems and expenses. To keep your home safe and protect the AC […]
How to Prevent Your AC System from Wasting Energy
In recent years, we have all become more aware of the costs of energy. During the cooling season, the AC system usage accounts for a large portion of the energy bills. So, it makes good sense to understand how energy is wasted and what you can do to prevent it. In this article, we will […]
What is the Optimal Thermostat Setting in Summer?
During the summer cooling season, there is a compromise to make between comfort and energy consumption. We want to relax at home in a comfortable environment, but we don’t want to deal with the high energy bills. It often seems that there is no way to reconcile these two polar opposites, but that isn’t the […]
How Does External Temperature Affect My AC System?
If the summer temperatures are extreme, the AC system may encounter problems. Many modern AC systems are designed to work with an external temperature of 100ºF or less. But, when the temperature creeps above that point, the system may fail and consume more energy. In this article, we will look at why this happens and […]
Can I Run My AC System All Day?
In theory, yes, but running the air conditioner in this way is going to raise the energy bills and it will cost a lot of money. During the hotter summer months, people look for ways to make their homes cooler without breaking the bank. Of course, running the AC constantly will make the home feel […]
7 Ways to Reduce Your Home Cooling Costs
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), AC use accounts for approximately 17% of energy expenditure in a typical home. This figure can rise to 27% in regions with higher humidity and this can really drive up the costs of home cooling. At a time when energy costs are rising, it’s understandable that people […]
5 Ways to Cool Your Home if the AC System Fails
An AC system will work harder when the temperatures rise and if the system is not regularly maintained it will be more likely to fail. Sadly, many homeowners ignore the servicing requirements of their systems until something goes wrong. This can violate the terms of the warranty and it can lead to long periods of […]