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3 Home Cooling Myths You Need to Avoid

02/01/2024 | Comfort Zone of North Florida, Inc | HVAC

When it comes to proper home air conditioning, when possible it’s best to maximize your system’s capabilities without spending as much on your utility bill. You’re not alone, since homeowners are always looking for ways to save more while using their HVAC systems, especially during the summer months.

Sometimes, looking for ways to make your HVAC system more efficient can lead to a belief in certain myths that actually do little to help and may even prevent you from making the most of it. As a reputable residential and commercial air conditioning service specialist, we’re here to help you understand some of these home cooling myths so you’ll know how to avoid them. Here are some of these myths:

Closing off vents in unused rooms increases efficiency.

Your home’s central air conditioning relies on ducts and vents to properly cool its interior. If one part is shut off, cold air circulation becomes disrupted, and the compressor starts to work harder. This causes wear on the unit, as well as higher utility bills. As much as possible, keep your vents open, even when the room isn’t being used, This will ensure that the air is circulating properly inside your home.

Lowering the temperature speeds up cooling.

According to this common myth, your room will cool much faster if you set the temperature really low. However, the truth is that the air conditioner is limited by its fan speed, which means that lowering the temperature won’t reduce the time it takes to cool a room. Instead, your HVAC unit is forced to produce colder air, which isn’t energy efficient. If this is done consistently, you’ll actually end up paying more on your monthly utility bill or even a costly air conditioning repair, since the HVAC unit isn’t being used properly.

Air conditioning doesn’t remove the humidity in the air.

The substance of this myth is actually quite the opposite. Your HVAC system not only cools the air in your home, it also takes the humidity out of the air. This makes the air in your home more comfortable for you and your family.

Just remember not to keep your fan on all day. If you leave your fan on all the time, the moisture can blow back into the house and impact your humidity levels. Set your thermostat to the “auto” feature so that new air is released only when the cooling system is running.

If you want to know the exact condition of your HVAC system, consider having it checked by a professional, reliable HVAC contractor. Hire Comfort Zone of North Florida Inc. today by calling (904) 406-0070. You can also contact us by filling out our convenient online form. We serve Yulee and nearby areas in FL.