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By: Kadence Buchanan
Sometimes I wonder what I would do if the air-condition of
my apartment decided one day to stop working. Early during
summer time, when the temperature begins to rise and I seek
comfort against the heat that makes me feel exhausted by placing
ice-cubes across my forehead. This time, as I was expecting
a technician from the apartment building I live in to come
for the necessary AC unit's maintenance, before I was able
to use it, I examined some interesting facts about air-conditions
that I wish to share.
Most people are surprised to learn that buying a bigger air
conditioning unit will not necessarily make them feel more
comfortable during the hot summer months. In fact, a room
air conditioner that is too big for the area it is supposed
to cover and control its temperature, will perform less efficiently
and effectively than a smaller, properly sized unit. The reason
behind this is that air-conditions work better if they are
operated for longer periods of time than if they are switched
on and off continuously. In fact, longer run times allow air-conditions
to control better the room temperature keeping it constant
and cool. In addition, if they operate for longer periods
of time, they can reduce the excess amount of moisture from
the air making people feel cooler and comfortable. For extra
cooling advice, read the following tips.
- Change Your Air Filter: Dealing with indoor air quality
most effectively means filtering or cleaning all the air in
the home using the air-condition system.
- The Right AC Temperature: Set your thermostat as high as
comfortably possible during the summer months. The less difference
between the indoor and outdoor temperatures, the lower your
overall cooling bill will be. Remember that you should not
set your thermostat at a lower (colder) setting than normal
only during the first half an hour you turn on your air-conditioner.
This practice will not cool your home any faster and if it
results in excessive cooling it will be an unnecessary expense.
- The Fan Speed: If the weather is not very humid, set the
fan speed on high, while when it is humid set the fan speed
on low. This way you will get better cooling, and a slower
air movement through the cooling equipment as it allows more
moisture to be removed from the air, resulting in greater
comfort.
- The Extra Fan: Using an interior fan in conjunction with
your air-conditioner will spread the cooled air more effectively
through your home without greatly increasing the energy usage
levels.
- Heat Producers: Avoid placing lamps or TV sets near your
air-conditioning thermostat, as it senses the heat produced
by these appliances, leading the air-conditioner to run longer
than necessary and its efficient level to decrease.
- Protect the AC: If you have access to the part of the air-condition
unit that is placed outdoors, consider planting trees or shrubs
to shade it, but be careful not to block the airflow. As experts
point out, a unit operating in the shade uses as much as 10
percent less electricity than the one operating directly under
the sun.
About The Author
Kadence Buchanan writes articles for http://homeimprovementstation.com/
- In addition, Kadence also writes articles for http://4investing.net/
and http://letsdosomeyardwork.com/.
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