{"id":4244,"date":"2021-04-30T16:26:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-30T20:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/a1mechanical.imarketbeta.com\/blog\/?p=4244"},"modified":"2023-04-19T20:04:21","modified_gmt":"2023-04-20T00:04:21","slug":"is-it-safe-to-leave-your-homes-air-conditioner-on-if-youre-not-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.a1mechanical.com\/blog\/air-conditioning\/is-it-safe-to-leave-your-homes-air-conditioner-on-if-youre-not-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Safe to Leave Your Home\u2019s Air Conditioner On if You\u2019re Not Home?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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As the weather steadily gets warmer, homes across Michigan will start using their air conditioners again. While air conditioners are a great way to cool down and keep you comfortable during the hotter months, many homeowners remain unsure of what they should do with the AC when they\u2019re away from home, especially for longer periods of time. Is it best to keep it running as normal, have it run at a higher temperature, or shut the system off completely?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In our most recent blog, the technicians at A-1 Mechanical answer these important questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why You Might Want to Turn Your AC Unit Off<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ll be away from home for days or even weeks for work or vacation, you\u2019re likely considering turning your AC off. Most commonly, homeowners might turn their air conditioner off in an effort to save money on energy costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The team at A-1 Mechanical absolutely understands your desire to save on your energy bills. If nobody will be home to enjoy the comfort provided by your air conditioner, it might at first seem to make sense to turn the system off altogether. However, it\u2019s safer to keep your air conditioner on when you\u2019re not home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Benefits of Keeping Your AC Unit Turned On<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re likely aware that your home\u2019s air conditioner does more than just keep your home at a nice, comfortable temperature. It also dehumidifies your home\u2019s air supply. Without a running air conditioner, homes in warmer and more humid climates can experience mold and fungi growth, among other issues caused by high humidity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keeping your air conditioner turned on when you\u2019re not home will allow the indoor air supply to be dehumidified, lowering the likelihood of any mold developing while you\u2019re away. For this reason, it\u2019s safer to leave your air conditioner on. However, that\u2019s not to say there aren\u2019t ways to save on your energy bills when you\u2019re not at home for an extended period of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Save On Your Energy Bill When You\u2019re Not Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While you shouldn\u2019t choose to turn the cooling system off entirely, adjustments can be made to the system to ensure that you\u2019re still saving on your energy bills. For example, setting the temperature about 7 to 10 degrees higher than normal will cause the air conditioner to run less frequently. You\u2019ll save on energy, while still allowing your AC to stay on and remove excess humidity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your home has a programmable or smart thermostat, there\u2019s even more reason to turn the thermostat up before leaving! Depending on your specific model, you can program your thermostat to stay at the higher temperature while you\u2019re gone and have it automatically lower the temperature just prior to returning. This increases energy savings and allows you to return to a home that is instantly cool and comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Contact A-1 Mechanical for HVAC Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A-1 Mechanical provides high-quality HVAC services to customers in Lansing, MI, Grand Rapids, MI, and their surrounding areas. For air conditioning services or programmable thermostat installation, get in contact with us today. We\u2019ll ensure that the job is completed quickly and effectively, keeping your home safe and comfortable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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