I recently read an interesting article that changed my thinking.

When I first purchased my home I got a lot of advice from my parents about how to do things.

This was a great help because I really had no clue when it came to home ownership and what it entailed but now that I have lived in my house for nearly 10 years I’ve learned a lot on my own as well. The article I was reading was about the myths surrounding your HVAC 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 HVAC system is always better. This is not the case because if your system is too big 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 new HVAC system you need to consider carefully and have an assessment of the space performed so that you purchase the proper size unit for when you are home. Another thing that my parents told me was that I should never turn off the air conditioner when I’m not home because it costs more to cool the entire house 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 air conditioner for several hours it does save money over time. The article also recommended installing a smart thermostat that can be programmed to shut the system off when you aren’t home and turn it on an hour or so before you arrive at the end of the day.

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