When you leave for summer vacation this year, don’t forget to give your air conditioner a little vacation, as well. Don’t turn it completely off; rather, turn it to a warmer setting. This will give your air conditioning unit a well-deserved break, but still keep the house at a temperature and humidity level that will save energy and money. Your air conditioner not only cools your home, it removes humidity from the air, helping to prevent mold, mildew and wet odors. By turning the thermostat up a few notches while you’re away, you accomplish the following:
Humidity levels remain low;- Less energy is used during a time period when there is no one in the house;
- You can save money on your energy bill;
- More energy is available on the power grid during that time for other customers;
- Your cooling appliances like refrigerators and freezers won’t have to work overtime to compensate for an unairconditioned environment.
Humidity levels remain low;Using a programmable thermostat is a great way to regulate your AC while on vacation. Who likes coming home to a very warm house and unpacking while the temperature is still in the mid-80-degree range? With a programmable thermostat, you can set the timer to turn the air conditioner back down to its normal operating temperature a few hours before you’re scheduled to arrive home. That way, you arrive to a nice, cool environment that has been properly maintained in your absence, and your air conditioner has had a sufficient break.
