Since parts of the boycott are infected with a heat wave in the summer, countless Americans run their air conditioning.
But with the high temperatures to triple numbers for some in the coming days, it is important to know the best way to take advantage of A/C and how to maintain energy costs.
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The US Department of Energy has revealed several ways to stay cold and why it will help you raise the heat to stay cold and provide money.
One of the most common mistakes that people make is that it works to run A/C and slide the temperature as low as possible.
This is ineffective and actually adds unnecessary dollars to your energy bill.
First of all, the smaller difference between the external and internal temperature, the better, because this means that in general, it is cooler due to the fluctuation of the smaller temperature.
The Ministry of Energy said: Users should also not operate A/C and explode the colder air because this will not cool the area faster and “may lead to excessive cooling and unnecessary expenses.”
And when you are not at home, make it warmer than usual before lowering it as soon as you return.
This supports Energy Star, an Energy Energy Protection Program.
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Energy Star recommends raising the temperature by seven to 10 degrees while it was not at home.
If this is done for at least eight hours a day, it can save up to 10 % annually on cooling and heating costs.
The goal is to make sure that your home is cooler but does not use the extra energy to make it cold.
You want to find a temperature that makes the living space comfortable that is more effective.
Energy experts all over the country recommend setting your thermostat to 78 degrees, which should be comfortable with moisture.
According to surveying consumers that Usa Today saw, the majority of Americans have set 72 degrees with non -reported temperatures higher than 76 degrees, which means that they can all save money.
The temperature can collide to about 82 degrees at night when the temperatures drop outside.
Six tips for staying cold and saving money during the heat wave
- Use A/C effectively by lifting the thermostat while leaving the house
- Covering windows to prevent heat
- Use fans and ventilation smartly
- Preventing hot air from leaking to your home
- Cut the devices that produce a lot of heat
- Short showers, cool
One of the common errors is to stop A/C completely before it raises it in a short time.
Dr. Xiaolin Wang, the chief lecturer in mechanical engineering at the Australian National University of VN Express, said that restarting the system from scratch can use more energy and damage the device.
It is also the keys to avoid the presence of A/C constantly on the highest settings because this will increase the use of energy and does not cool down evenly with some warmer areas than others.
Be smart
But there are a number of steps that you can take to cool your home without even touching A/C.
The Ministry of Energy recommends installing curtains or covering your windows to prevent heat.
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Windows are a major entrance to heat, and therefore black curtains and curtains can make a big difference.
You should also try to prevent any leaks that allow hot air to leak into your home, skillfully raising them.
This can be through gaps below the doors and around the windows and paintings.
The Ministry of Energy also recommends the use of fans and ventilation strategies to reduce heat and humidity in your home.
“Stop the ceiling fans when you leave the room. Remember that the fans cool the people, not the rooms, by creating a cold wind effect,” he said.
“When you bathe or bathe, use the bathroom fan to remove heat and moisture from your home.
“Your washing room may also benefit from immediate ventilation. Make sure to vent the pigeons and kitchen fans out (not just to the attic).”
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Another easy -to -implement advice is to reduce the use of devices that give a lot of heat such as ovens, stoves and even dishwashers.
Cooking abroad, with a microwave, or cold eating, will help reduce heat in your home, as it dries your dishes instead of using a hot drying system.
Finally, you don't want to accommodate the bathroom for a long time.
The common mistake that people make is a long, gentle shower that will increase moisture and make it difficult for A/C to work efficiently.
It is better to shower at a cooler temperature, but do not make it very cold because this will make you feel warm as soon as the exit.
The key is to remember that you want a little difference between the temperature of the outside and the interior/body to keep you cooler in general.
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