Summer is the season to rely heavily on your air conditioning system to make you feel comfortable. It could be the only thing standing in the way of humidity and all-day heat. Contrary to popular belief, however, you don’t have to turn your air conditioner all the way up during the summer or hot months. If your home is too cold, this could also be uncomfortable and, at the same time, costly.
At McLay Services, Inc., we have seen many summers and many internet searches for “air conditioner repair near me” requests during the years of our business. Through experience and professional improvement, we could tell you how to maintain your HVAC system—and what is the best setting for your thermostat during the summer. Here are some tips based on energy savings.
What Do Experts Say?
When you’re inside your home and going about daily activities, programming your thermostat to 78 F is the optimum setting. This is the highest temperature you can set so that your AC unit doesn’t have to work overtime to reach a specific temperature when the outside is so hot.
When you’re away from home or working, set the thermostat to 85 degrees. This can save you a lot on energy bills and ensures that you can step into a comfortable home after being out. Meanwhile, for bedtime and throughout the night, you should set your thermostat to 82 F when you’re sleeping. Your body naturally lowers its temperature and the lack of sunlight makes your home cooler anyway, so you don’t need to push your unit too hard.
Why So Fussy With the Controls?
Knowing how to use your AC unit lets you enjoy tremendous cost savings. While the temperatures above are considered optimum, you can always fiddle with the controls to go higher one or two degrees. If you aren’t comfortable at certain temperatures, lower the temperature a degree at a time and let the system reach the new setting before pushing it down further. Small increments such as that also add up to a good amount of energy savings throughout the year.
Set Up Your Cool With McLay Services, Inc.
McLay Services Inc. offers consultations with our NATE-certified professionals to help customers learn more about setting, maintaining, and monitoring your air conditioning system. Call us at (909) 392-2202 today for a checkup.
