Top 6
Reasons To Use Your Air Conditioner & Heater
Do you feel wasteful or extravagant
running your air conditioner and heater? Here are the top 6 reasons why
someone should use heating and air conditioning guilt free and stop the
“Should I or shouldn’t I?” debate. Air conditioning systems are a modern
convenience no one should go without! Running your home AC is well worth
an uptick in your electricity bill, but it can be done with financial and green
responsibility in mind.
If your heating and cooling unit
is older, making noise or your electricity bill is unusually high, you are
likely due for air conditioner maintenance or a new air conditioner
installation. Rather than fret about what might be going on, let a HVAC company do an air conditioning troubleshooting for you.
Reason # 1: Green Tax Credit
Newer air conditioning systems operate
more efficiently and utilize less electricity than older models, and are
definitely worth the investment. Choosing energy star compliant heating and
air conditioning units rather than keeping your existing heater and air
conditioner can qualify you for a federal tax credit and are greener
options you can feel good about.
Reason # 2: Humidity Control
AC use isn't just about reducing
the temperature in your home or office. Many people think air conditioners only
cool the air, however, they have an added benefit of controlling excess
humidity.
Reason # 3: Keep the Peace
Keeping your family cool can foster
harmony, really! Experts indicate that heat increases irritability, aggressive
behavior and tends to make people overreact to things that normally wouldn’t
bother them.
Reason # 4: Keep Your Family Safe
Leaving doors and windows open during
the day or overnight makes you vulnerable to would be intruders, home robbery
or invasion. Studies also show that heat increases crime, making it even more
critical to lock up tight when temperatures soar.
Reason # 5: Sleep Better
Sleep specialists agree that keeping your bedroom cool, with 68 degrees
being the optimal temperature, is vital for quality sleep. Chances are, no
matter where you live or the season, temperatures will be higher or lower,
leaving you tired the following day. A controlled environment using ac and
heating fosters deeper REM sleep which increases focus and productivity
during the day.
Reason # 6: Keep It Clean
Leaving windows
and doors open allows allergens and outdoor pollutants into your home that can adversely affect the quality
of the air you breathe. So long as you replace your filters regularly or
have them replaced by a HVAC contractor, running your heater and air
conditioner will help remove these irritants and improve your air
quality.
Just
remember, when leaving the house to turn your heating & air conditioning
down or off to conserve energy.
