As we mature, one of the greatest and most unwavering truths becomes abundantly clear: life is all about timing. From big life decisions to the everyday mundane ones, perfect timing can simply make life better. That same reality holds true all the way down to your home appliances, which function better or worse depending on when and how you run them.
Just like your sprinkler system, your AC unit has optimal times and settings that allow the user to receive the greatest benefit without wasting energy. Adopt these strategies to ensure you are running your AC at exactly the correct time and level for its ideal use.
Letting it run seems counterintuitive, but in fact, you waste less energy by maintaining a consistent temperature, rather than trying to cool your home after it has reached furnace temperatures. The cooler your home stays, the less your AC has to work to maintain a stable climate.
Avoid setbacks by keeping your home within 5 degrees of your desired temperature. When you stabilize the indoor climate and avoid major temperature swings, your AC avoids wasting energy and supports your energy-saving goals.
Program your digital thermostat to control your home temperature throughout the day. With modern technologies, it is even possible to vary your automatic controls by individual days of the week, depending on your schedule and preferences. Use this to avoid setbacks, but still save energy by automatically adjusting your thermostat 5 degrees warmer when you’re out with a scheduled return to an optimal 75 degrees when you return.
Wifi Control takes the technology up a level. In short, a wifi-controlled thermostat allows you to control the temperature in your house via any device with an internet connection. This allows you to make adjustments remotely, keeping you in constant control over your AC.
It takes some getting used to, but setting a schedule with your AC will help eliminate spikes and keep your cooling costs at a minimum. For more information regarding HVAC services and discounts for wifi-controlled thermostats, visit our specials page. If you’d like a free diagnostic exam, please give us a call at (949) 245-6320.
