Questions and Answers about your AC
You asked and now we answer! There are many things about your air conditioning system that may seem confusing. When it comes to your questions, we fancy ourselves the experts! Hopefully having these answers at your fingertips can help you in the coming months.
1. How come turning my thermostat way down doesn’t cool my home more quickly?
The air conditioner operates at the same speed until it reaches the desired temperature and then it shuts off. When you turn the temperature on the thermostat down past the temperature you really want it to be, it cools just as quickly as it always does instead of the common misconception that it works harder in this situation. Often times though, people forget they have set the cooling so low, and end up using more energy as the ac continues to run.
2. Should I leave my bedroom doors open or closed when the air conditioner is running?
It’s not always realistic to leave your bedroom doors open, but this really is the best way to keep up the airflow in your home. When the door is closed it causes pressure to build up in room and releases through small cracks or openings in your home. This can create a problem for you because the more this happens, the bigger those small cracks get, decreasing the overall efficiency of your home. It’s important to keep doors open at least part of the time (like during the day) so that pressure can stabilize.
3. Why isn’t a larger system a better option for my home?
A larger air conditioner does not help cool your home more quickly. This common misconception can actually cause your home to be less efficient and lead to higher utility costs. Sizing your system appropriately for your home is important, and something that a Comfort Advisor can help you with during your free in-home analysis.
4. What can I do if my air conditioner isn’t cooling?
If your air conditioner isn’t cooling there are some things you can check before calling us out. The first is making sure that your filter has been changed recently. This is important because restricting the airflow can cause the system to freeze or not blow cold air. The next thing we recommend is checking your breakers and thermostat batteries to make sure there is power to your system. Finally, check with your utility company to see if they have scheduled times where they turn off power to your neighborhoods systems. Cities sometimes do this when it gets hot out to conserve energy.
So there you have it, answers to YOUR questions. If you have other questions that are not answered above, never hesitate to give us a call.