When the summer months come around, and it starts to get hot, HVAC savings is one thing on everyone’s mind. Running the air conditioner a lot during the summer can really add up in terms of energy bills, but it is hard to avoid when the temperature is high and you want to be comfortable in your home. In this case, household fans can help a lot.
You can use household fans in conjunction with your HVAC system to achieve a comfortable temperature with much less cost. Fans work in tandem with your HVAC system to keep air circulating and can be a great addition even in a home with central heating & air conditioning.
Save Energy with Household Fans
Simply adding household fans is one of the best summer energy saving tips out there. Not only does a fan make it easier to turn the AC off or to a warmer setting from time to time by making it feel cooler, fans actually help with air circulation, and make it easier for your AC to keep the whole house cool. Ceiling fans are best for creating this effect.
Similarly, you can use household fans to direct cooled air into rooms that are not reached by your AC as well. Many people respond to this issue by simply turning up the power on the air conditioner, but this is often a bad idea. If a room is not being cooled by your HVAC system, it is likely due to a problem with the ductwork or vents, so simply blasting more air at the issue is not going to help, and it is pretty costly in terms of energy. Household fans provide a much simpler and cheaper solution.
Reduce Humidity
Household fans can also help reduce humidity in your home. This is good because humidity makes us feel hotter than we are, so simply bringing down the humidity in your home can make you feel much cooler without running the AC. Plus, high humidity can make it harder for your air conditioner to function correctly, so this is yet another way in which household fans can help you realize energy savings by working together with your HVAC unit. Humidity can also create major problems in bathrooms and other high-moisture rooms, causing mold and bacteria to grow. A well-placed fan can help prevent this, and keep every room in your home comfortable and clean.
Stay Comfortable All Summer
Finally, household fans can make up the difference when your HVAC system just does not cut it. There are some days that are just too hot to be handled with AC alone. A fan can boost your cooling power, and keep you feeling comfortable all day.
Household fans are just one way you can improve both the comfort level in your home over the summer while reducing your energy use. To learn more about saving energy in the summer, and other tips for getting the most out of your home HVAC system, get in touch with our St. Louis heating & air conditioning experts today.
