Being conscientious about your energy use isn’t just an effective way to lower monthly bills, it’s also the best thing to do for the planet. But no matter how hard you try to be energy wise, there’s a good chance you’ve received some advice that isn’t exactly true or the information is out of date. To maximize your home’s potential, it’s important to get to truth about the best way to conserve. Learn about some common energy myths and starting saving more today.
Common Energy Myths
• MYTH: Installing an energy efficient HVAC system ensures your utility costs will go down.
You may experience some savings, but if your system isn’t installed or sized correctly — and this happens more often than many people realize — your energy use won’t go down as much as is intended.
• MYTH: The higher or lower the temperature on your thermostat, the quicker your home will be warmed or cooled.
When it comes to household temperature, the amount of hot or cold air is distributed at the same rate, regardless of thermostat settings. What’s more, you could end up wasting more energy if you forget to change the thermostat back.
• MYTH: You’ll save more energy if you leave appliances, electronics and lights on instead of turning them off.
A good deal more energy is wasted by keeping these appliances running continuously when they’re not in use compared to the small surge of energy required to them back on later. Older products used to experience wear and tear faster when they were constantly turned on and off, but design improvements have essentially eliminated this problem.
The pros at Bill Joplin’s Heating & Air Conditioning combat common energy myths with premium service and HVAC products. Contact us today at 888-414-4655.
