He owner of Action Air HVAC Construction, Inc. offers valuable advice about setting a thermostat during different times of the year. Determining the correct temperature and times of the day to run air conditioning or heating can save you considerable amounts of money over time.
During the summer months, 78 F degrees is the recommended temperature in order to save energy and to ensure home comfort at the same time. However, it is recommended to program your thermostat to tolerate higher room temperatures during times of the day when you are typically not at home, such as those hours during which you are at work. Keep in mind also many utility companies slightly raise their billing for electricity during what is considered the “peak hours” of 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Therefore, you may allow for room temperatures to be slightly higher than 78 F degrees. The recommended room temperature during “sleeping hours” is 82 F degrees. A trick to help save money on cooling your home is to employ a ceiling fan while running the air conditioner. A fan set to high speed will allow the room temperature to rise by 4 F degrees and maintain the same comfort level for occupants.
There is a simple program for optimally setting your thermostat during winter months as well. By setting your home's room temperature to no more than 68 F degrees, your thermostat settings may reduce your heating bill by more than more than 10 percent according to reports by Energy.gov. Program your thermostat to tolerate a drop in room temperature to as low as 58 F degrees when you are not at home. “Sleeping Time” temperature should be set to 60 F degrees.
High humidity can play a considerable role on your home's comfort level, making people feel uncomfortably hot during warmer months. Air conditioning systems cool buildings by removing the heat and moisture from the air inside. When there is a high humidity level, air conditioners must work a lot harder. Therefore, an air conditioning system needs adequate cooling capacity to provide required. Heat reduction.
As it does with air conditioning systems, local humidity can effect heating systems as well. Whereas excessive humidity affects an air conditioning system's ability to cool a home, insufficient humidity, or excessive dryness, can make heating difficult. Your furnace may be working at a high rate, yet your residence still feels uncomfortably chilly during the dry winter months.
The correct combination of humidifier and dehumidifier systems installed on your home HVAC system can help you avoid the frustration that inconvenient humidity levels can cause. [Unknown A1]
Frank Weglarz joined Action Air HVAC Construction, Inc., which his father founded as Weglarz Mechanical, Inc. in 1980. He holds a Bachelor of Finance from prestigious Augustana College, where he played football. Action Air HVAC Construction, Inc. became incorporated in July 2014.
If you are considering remodeling your home, call Action Air HVAC Construction, Inc. today to ensure you have the most effective and efficient HVAC system available.