July 2018 | TemperaturePro Kentuckiana

5 Ways Great Air Conditioning Can Improve Your Life

No more sweat stains!

Ok, we know it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know that air conditioning makes you sweat less. Climate control has saved millions of people from embarrassing sweat stains and clingy clothes. Realistically, how annoying can sweat be though? According to deodorant producer Sweat Block, the average human sweats about 278 GALLONS each year and over 360 million people have overactive sweat glands. That’s quite a bit! It makes you wonder how much more sweat there would be without AC … let’s not think about that.

Clear your skin!

Clear and healthy skin has always been in style. People spend hundreds on creams, serums, and other expensive concoctions, but ignore other factors that could be negatively affecting their skin! By choosing the wrong AC system, you can put yourself at risk of living in a moisture-free environment. This leads to dry skin, which can worsen conditions like eczema, rosacea, or psoriasis. Even if you don’t suffer from any of these conditions, dry air can cause skin to become off balance, causing it to itch and flake. The good news is that even though this problem is hard to detect, it is easy to fix! Using a humidifier will improve the indoor air quality of your home and ultimately improve the quality of your skin!

Reduce unwanted bugs

Summertime means heat, and with that heat comes bugs. And we don’t like bugs. We’re guessing you don’t either, especially when they are sneaking into your home like James Bond on his tippy toes. Good news is, you can use your AC unit as your own personal bug destroying infantry! Creepy crawlies tend to be attracted to warm and moist climates. Keeping your AC unit set to 77 degrees or below can repel roaches and other pesky insects from your home. In addition, one of the simplest ways to keep bugs out is to keep windows and doors shut. Make sure you are comfortable with your AC so there is no chance of insects creeping in. With these easy tips, you should be well on your way to keeping bugs out of your home… and that’s definitely a good thing!

Increases productivity

Do you know that feeling when it’s so hot that all you want to do is lie down and not move… at all? Yeah, we know that feeling, too. A study conducted by the Helsinki University of Technology found that productivity increases between the climate controlled temperatures of 69.8 and 71.6 degrees fahrenheit. More so, AC can actually save you MONEY! A Cornell study by professor Alan Hedge found that a more comfortable thermal zone saves employers about $2 per worker, per hour. That’s savings of $800 a week for a company of only 10 employees! Well, there you have it… AC can increase productivity AND save you money!

Clean air

*Breathe in. Breathe out.* Chances are that if you are reading this in the comfort of your own air-conditioned home you just inhaled some premium, good ‘ol fashioned O₂. Good stuff, right? Well, there’s lots more where that came from – especially if you have an air scrubber with your AC unit. These powerful machines take all the pollen and pollutants out of the air to ensure you are breathing safe, clean air. Temperature is all-important when dealing with an AC system, but indoor air quality can make or break your environment. Nobody wants to breathe in musty air, and nobody should have to! Clean air can help with allergies, asthma, and other respiratory issues, so crank the AC and breathe easy!

Now that you know exactly how proper air conditioning can improve your life, it is time to take a step back and evaluate your HVAC system. Does your system meet all of your needs, or is there a little left to be desired? If you are not satisfied with your current HVAC situation, call us. TemperaturePro’s experts will have you sittin’ pretty in your own home in no time!

Air Conditioner Energy Saving Tips

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A programmable thermostat can be a great energy saving option for just about anybody. All around Kentuckiana, a programmable is a necessity to keep you cool and your costs down. They optimize your home’s temperature based on when you’re awake or asleep, and when you’re home or away. If all this new technology seems intimidating, don’t worry about this one. Programmable thermostats are easy to work, just about as simple as setting your alarm clock once you get the hang of it. To get the most savings you can even set a schedule that works for you instead of sticking with the pre-programmed settings.

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Types of Programmable Thermostats

Programmable thermostats come in four different types based on different styles of scheduling. These schedules are based on waking, sleeping, leaving, and returning.

7-day programming: If you are a person without a consistent schedule, this could be the thermostat for you. You get to create a different heating/cooling schedule for every day of the week. This version has the most range of flexibility.

1-week programming: On the flip side, this is the thermostat with the least amount of flexibility. You create one schedule that repeats everyday of the week. The bonus is that, as you might expect, this is the cheapest option.

5-2 programing: Landing in the middle is 5-2 programming which holds 2 schedules – one for weekdays and one for weekend days.

5-1-1 programming: Similar to 5-2 programming, this set up has a weekday schedule and then separate plans for Sunday and for Saturday.

Best Practices

The US Department of Energy has some guidelines for creating a program that works best for all your cooling and heating needs. Following these can take off up to 15% of the total cost of your energy bill. It takes some time to tweak these guidelines to fit your needs, but they pay off long term.

For winter months program the temperature to 68 degrees. For summer set it to 78 degrees.
Program your thermostat to shut down 20 to 30 minutes before you leave home and boot up 20 to 30 minutes before you return.
60 minutes before going to bed, program your thermostat to reduce heat or cooling, and then increase it 30 minutes before you wake up.

While these changes may seem small, taking the time to set this up will keep you cool and lower your energy costs to make your utility bill more manageable.

High Quality Thermostats

In addition to having the ability to set programmable schedules, high quality have many other great energy saving feature for you to utilize.

WiFi-enabled: With a thermostat connected to WiFi you have the amazing ability to control your cooling and heating settings from home and anywhere else where you’re connected to the internet. This can really come in handy if you’re on vacation or are coming home late. You can change your thermostat settings at home or from your mobile device.

High-tech settings: Just like the rest of the technological world, thermostats have come a long way with creating colorful displays and interactive experiences. Besides aesthetics however, they can also alert you to potential maintenance problems thus preventing an issue from growing worse.

Auto-schedule: If you think that a programmable thermostat is too complicated, you haven’t met an auto-scheduling thermostat. Consider the Nest Learning Thermostat. No programming required. The thermostat learns from your living patterns in about a week.

With a programmable thermostat all you have to do is set it and forget it. Then watch the energy savings roll in while you keep cool. Don’t forget that we’re here to help! As HVAC experts, we know about all things heating and cooling. Contact us today to learn more about your thermostat options for energy savings.

If your intimidated by the installation of a thermostat or any do-it-yourself AC repair, then you should give us a call or schedule an appointment online. Our expert repair technicians have the experience to handle live electrical circuits. They can quickly install your thermostat so you can start saving money and energy.

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