Why Does Closing Vents in Unused Rooms Cost You More?

Why Does Closing Vents in Unused Rooms Cost You More?

Quick Answer: Closing vents in unused rooms does not save money, and it usually costs you more. Your AC moves the same amount of air no matter how many vents are open. Closing some just forces that air through fewer openings, which spikes the pressure in your ducts. That extra pressure strains the system, worsens […]

Is It Cheaper to Leave My AC on All Day or Turn It Off When I Leave?

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Quick Answer: It is usually cheaper to turn your AC up, not off, when you leave. Setting the thermostat 7 to 10 degrees higher while you are out saves energy without the downsides of a full shutdown. In a humid Arkansas summer, turning the AC all the way off lets moisture build up, and the […]

Why Is My Heat Pump Blowing Warm Air When It’s Cooling?

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Quick Answer: Your heat pump blows warm air in cooling mode for one of five reasons. The thermostat is set wrong, the reversing valve is stuck in heat mode, the system is low on refrigerant, the filter or coil is dirty, or the indoor coil has frozen. Check the thermostat first, since you can fix […]