Common misconceptions about Heating, Ventilation and A/C systems.

Common misconceptions about Heating, Ventilation and A/C systems.

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Another thing that my parents told me was that I should never turn off the a/c when I am not apartment because it costs more to cool the entire apartment down when I get home

I recently read an interesting article that changed my thinking. When I first purchased my apartment I got a lot of advice from my parents about how to do things. This was a fantastic help because I easily had no clue when it came to apartment ownership and what it entailed however now that I have lived in my apartment for nearly 10 years I have learned a lot on my own as well. The article I was studying was about the myths surrounding your Heating, Ventilation and A/C system and how it operates. Many people fall into the trap of these misconceptions and it ends up costing more money in the long run. The first one that comes to mind is the idea that a bigger Heating, Ventilation and A/C system is always better. This is not the case because if your system is too crucial for the space you are trying to heat and cool it can end up costing you more money to operate. When you are in the market to purchase a current Heating, Ventilation and A/C system you need to consider carefully and have an assessment of the space performed so that you purchase the proper size equipment for when you are home. Another thing that my parents told me was that I should never turn off the a/c when I am not apartment because it costs more to cool the entire apartment down when I get home. The article I read indicated that this is a myth as well because any time you can shut off your a/c for multiple hours it does save money over time. The article also advocated installing a smart thermostat that can be programmed to shut the system off when you are not apartment and turn it on an hour or so before you arrive at the end of the day.

 

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