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Myth #1: It\u2019s better to leave the AC on at a low level all day than to shut it off and re-cool the house later<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Reality: If your AC is on, it\u2019s using electricity. And if electricity is running, you\u2019re paying for it. If your house is well-insulated, it should only fluctuate a couple of degrees during the day. If your home temperature changes dramatically while the AC is off, have your home inspected for insulation problems<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Myth #2: To cool off your home faster, turn the temperature a few degrees below the temperature you actually want. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Reality: Air conditioners just don\u2019t work that way. Your AC unit takes hot air in your home and replaces it with cool air at a set rate, you can\u2019t make it work any faster by lowering the temperature dramatically.<\/p>\n

Myth #3: Keep doors open to promote cool air flow through the house.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reality: Your AC puts cool air wherever it detects hot air. If you close the doors and vents to less-used rooms, your AC unit can more efficiently deliver cool air to the rooms you desire.<\/p>\n

Myth #4:<\/strong> Bigger is better.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reality: A unit that\u2019s too big for a home or room will work harder and cost more money than a smaller model.<\/p>\n

Myth #5: Air conditioners are energy guzzlers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Reality: Cooling systems have gotten a bad rap over the years, but newer systems are designed to be more energy-efficient, saving you money each year.<\/p>\n

Myth #6: Run a fan to \u201chelp\u201d the AC unit. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Reality: Air conditioners are designed to create their own drafts, so running a fan throws the airflow out of whack. Fans are not designed to cool spaces \u2013 they\u2019re designed to cool people<\/em>. Turn the fan off, especially if no one\u2019s in the room.<\/p>\n

Myth #7: There\u2019s no real need to change your filters regularly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Reality: Dirty filters can cause up to a 10% increase in your cooling bill. Don\u2019t discount this easy fix!<\/p>\n

Myth #8: There\u2019s no need to have your system checked unless there\u2019s a specific problem.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reality: Having your annual cooling maintenance inspection is imperative to a well-running, longer-lasting system.<\/p>\n

Myth #9:<\/strong> Freon should be added to your cooling unit regularly. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Reality: Refrigerant does not need to be added unless there\u2019s a leak. If you think your unit is leaking, call a pro.<\/p>\n

Myth #10:<\/strong> The location of your thermostat isn\u2019t important.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reality: The environment in which your thermostat is located determines how the cooling system functions. It functions best when positioned near the areas you want to keep most comfortable, such as bedrooms.<\/p>\n

Contact or call us<\/a> at [site_info_phone_number] to discuss further HVAC myths. Industry experts are forecasting that energy prices are going to skyrocket in the months ahead. Electric power rates have already risen this year and are expected to continue to rise in the future. A precision tune-up and cleaning helps your Heating And Air Conditioning system run more efficiently and use less energy\u2026saving you money. It\u2019s the best thing you can do to guarantee a cool, worry-free, energy-efficient home through the last few weeks of Spring and Summer!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Myth #1: It\u2019s better to leave the AC on at a low level all day than to shut it off and re-cool the house later. Reality: If your AC is on, it\u2019s using electricity. And if electricity is running, you\u2019re paying for it. If your house is well-insulated, it should only fluctuate a couple of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[32],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1720","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-air-conditioning"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nTop 10 Home Cooling Myths | F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Read about Top 10 Home Cooling Myths from the experts at F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical ! 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