What is Ventilation? Reduce Air Conditioning Costs and Energy Use
No one wants to sweat through the summer, but
energy costs are so high these days that it sometimes seems like
we’re forced to make a decision between a reasonable temperature and
bankruptcy. It doesn’t need to be that way. You can reduce the cost
of using your air conditioner and doing so will have the secondary
advantage of reducing energy consumption. You can save some green
while being a little greener.
Here are three suggestions. This isn‘t a comprehensive list of ways
to get the job done, but it should put you on the right track.
First, cut down on the level of interior heat in your home. Your air
conditioner works a lot harder when you aren’t paying attention to
the base level of heat in your home. Think about ways you can
deflect heat in the first place. Trees are a long-term helper.
Drapes over sunny windows are a quicker fix. Think of ways you can
start cooler and you’ll be able to reach desired temperature levels
while working your air conditioner less.
Second, set your temperature intelligently. Yes, it gets really hot
out there and the idea of walking into the equivalent of a giant
refrigerator probably does sound nice. It’s not nice on your
pocketbook or the environment, however. Experts say that setting the
thermostat a little higher can make a huge difference. Every one
degree reduction under 78 Fahrenheit increases your air
conditioner’s energy draw by around 4 percent. See if you can live
with a temperature that’s a few degrees warmer than you usually use.
And remember, you don’t need to see your breath to be comfortable.
Third, become a fan of fans. Ceiling fans, box fans, oscillating
desk fans and just about every other kind of fan you can find will
help increase the effectiveness of your cooling system while using
less energy than making up the difference with you air conditioner.
The moving air feels good and the reduced size of your bills may
feel even better. It’s true. The fans do use electricity. The amount
required to operate them, however, is far less than what an AC unit
will pull from the outlet.
Those are just three possible ways to spend less while staying
comfortable. There are others, too. If you put your mind to it, you
can find a variety of ways to be more efficient without abandoning
the idea of air conditioning altogether.
It’s a no-brainer. The advantages are quite significant and the
amount of effort required to procure them is relatively slight. A
few minor changes and adjustments can have a real impact on your
life, putting more dough back into your pocket while you waste far
less energy.
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