Busting 4 Air Conditioner Myths to Save You Cash

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by BrightNest
Making assumptions about your air conditioning system can cost you cold, hard cash.
Don’t end up spending money you don’t have to because you fell for an air conditioning myth you heard or read somewhere. Here are four things people may assume are true about their air conditioning. Get ready to bust these myths and save some money over the summer.
#1. Ceiling fans keep rooms cool


Why it’s a myth: Ceiling fans have no real effect on the temperature of a room. People often think ceiling fans cool rooms because they feel cooler when the fans are on.


What makes people believe this is that the air moving across their skin makes them feel cooler. This does not mean the room is cooling.


Because a ceiling fan doesn’t actually cool a room, you can turn off the fan when you leave the room and save on your electric bill.


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#2. Units perform the same no matter where they are installed


Why it’s a myth: The location of the unit can have an effect on its performance. Place the unit away from direct sunlight. The best locations, in general, are on the north or east side of your house.


To see the last two myths, check out the full post on Angie's List: http://bit.ly/1D6Cxgh
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