5 Myths About Saving Energy

5 MYTHS ABOUT SAVING ENERGY Bigger (or smaller) is better. ΜΥΤΗ # THE REALITY: Not for energy efficiency. An oversized system will cycle off and on continuously, and one that's too small runs constantly. KO Both situations cause a lot of wear on your system, making it run less effectively and fail faster. Closing vents in unused rooms saves energy. ΜΥΤΗ #2| THE REALITY: Nope! The air is still cooled and sent into the ductwork by your air handler. The fact that it's not getting into that room doesn't save energy, and the back pressure created makes your blower work harder. Turning off your HVAC system while you're away saves energy. ΜΥΤΗ #3 THE REALITY: Not in the long term. Though you may see temporary savings, that savings disappears when your system works harder to get your home back to the right temperature. off Set the thermostat ten degrees warmer or cooler while away to save energy. Cranking the thermostat heats or cools faster. ΜΥΤΗ #4 THE REALITY: Not really. The conditioned air is moved by your air handler at a particular rate, so cranking it up only wastes energy. In your air conditioner, it can actually make your system ice up. Ceiling fans cool empty rooms. ΜΥΤΗ #5 THE REALITY: Not exactly. Ceiling fans cool people, not air. The breeze they create blows on your skin and makes you feel cooler. In the winter, they make a room feel warmer by moving warm air at the ceiling back to floor level. Avoid being pulled in by these common myths.. .by remembering what actually makes a difference in energy savings. Stick to the truth and start saving on your energy bills today! 727-442-6158 / www.coxair.com/// powered by Piktochart make information beautiful