It may seem like common sense, but all to often homeowners and business owners alike complain about how high their utility bill is, thanks to cranking the air conditioning full blast. But what's one money drain they are causing for themselves? Leaving their doors wide open. Air, by nature, will travel to open space. Therefore, if you leave your door open, or slide the back door open to allow easy access to and from a back porch for example, you're letting air conditioning escape back outside. This not only causes the air conditioner to work harder, but also longer--adding up to more dollars coming out of your pocket.
Aside from the money issue, it's also incredibly wasteful. Many of us have gotten so used to leaving fans and air conditioning running full blast, or leaving lights on when we leave rooms or the house altogether, that we've lost sight of how much energy we are completely burning away. By practicing habits such as leaving the air set at 78 and incorporating ceiling fans, you can ensure that cold air will circulate without the continuous crank of the potentially overworked a/c unit you've got running. The better you treat your unit, the less likely you'll be dealing with a broken air conditioner.
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