Should You Setback Your Thermostat?
Whether you should setback your thermostat or leave it at one temperature depends on your personal preferences and your energy-saving goals.
Setting back your thermostat means lowering the temperature when you are not at home or when you are sleeping. By doing so, you can save money on your energy bills by reducing the amount of energy your heating or cooling system uses when you don't need it.
How Often Should a Gas Furnace be Maintained?
Gas furnaces should be maintained at least once a year by a qualified HVAC technician. Regular maintenance helps to ensure that the furnace operates safely and efficiently and can help prevent breakdowns and costly repairs.
How Does Air Conditioning Work?
Air conditioning is a process that involves the removal of heat and moisture from the air in a room or building. It works by using a refrigerant, a chemical that can change from a gas to a liquid and back again very easily. The air conditioning process involves several components, including:
- Compressor: The compressor is responsible for compressing the refrigerant gas to a high pressure and temperature.
- Condenser: The hot, high-pressure refrigerant gas then moves to the condenser where it releases heat to the outside environment, causing the refrigerant to condense into a liquid.
- Expansion valve: The expansion valve is a small device that reduces the pressure of the refrigerant liquid, causing it to evaporate into a gas again. This process absorbs heat from the surrounding air, cooling it down.
- Evaporator: The evaporator is where the cold refrigerant gas absorbs heat from the indoor air, cooling it down and causing the moisture in the air to condense into water.
- Fan: A fan blows the cooled air back into the room, while another fan blows the warm air outside.
The process of refrigerant gas being compressed, condensed, expanded, and evaporated continues in a cycle, constantly removing heat and moisture from the indoor air until the desired temperature and humidity level is reached. This cycle is controlled by a thermostat, which turns the air conditioning system on and off as needed to maintain the desired temperature.
Ideal Indoor Humidity
The ideal indoor humidity level for a home can vary depending on several factors, including temperature, personal preferences, and health conditions.
Generally, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) recommends an indoor humidity level of 30% to 60% for human comfort and health. However, this range can be adjusted based on individual needs and circumstances.
Save Money on Your Water Bill with a Deduct Meter
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What is a Water Deduct Meter?
A deduct meter measures the water used for irrigation and outdoor faucets and deducts this water from the sewage portion of your water bill. By deducting the outside water usage, you are only required to pay for the sewage fee for the water used inside your home, which will save you drastically on your monthly water bill. With a deduct meter, you can accurately measure how much water you used for outside watering needs and make sure you aren’t overpaying on your water bill.
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