Is Turning Off The A/C When You Are Not Home A Good Idea?

May 30, 2022"

Is Turning Off The A/C When You Are Not Home A Good Idea?

Summertime is right at our doorstep which means two things first (hopefully) a vacation is in your near future and second, it’s going to be hot!

When you’re gone for an extended amount of time do you keep your thermostat on or off? Some folks turn off their air conditioning, while they are away while others leave it on.

Returning to a home in Texas that’s been without a/c will probably feel like you just walked into one of those hot yoga classes. Yes. It may save you money on your utility bill but keep in mind that it can also lead to moisture inside the home, leading to mold later on.

Rather than turning the air off through your thermostat, it is a better idea to turn the temperature up while you are away. How much you turn it up depends on you, but adjusting it to just a 1-degree difference can create a 1% – 5% increase in inefficiency.

You’ll need to ask yourself how much do I want to save and what temperature am I comfortable with when walking through that door? Keep in mind the higher your set the temperature means saving more money.

So, instead of completely turning off your thermostat when you’re away, you can turn it up thus allowing you to save money on your energy bill while not having to come home to a hot box.

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