What Should You Set Your AC to in Florida When Away From Home?
It’s important to ensure your home remains cool and comfortable when needed. But it’s also crucial to balance comfort and optimal energy efficiency so you’re not overspending on monthly air conditioning expenses. One way to strike this balance is by ensuring you keep your AC set at the right temperature while you’re not at home.
The HVAC experts at Greens Energy Services can explain the ideal temperature that Florida families should keep their air conditioners set at while they’re away from home, as well as some helpful tips to preserve your indoor comfort all year long.
Ideal Home Temperature While on Vacation
When determining the right temperature to set your AC while you’re on vacation, there are several different factors to consider, including the length of your vacation, the time of day you’re leaving, and your local climate. The Florida Solar Energy Center generally suggests setting your air conditioner at 85 degrees F while you’re away on a brief vacation; however, this may not be ideal for your specific needs.
Florida families are no strangers to heat and humidity, and those high humidity levels can wreak havoc on your home if you’re not careful, increasing its chances of encountering mold issues. The Florida Public Service Commission recommends setting the AC below 80 degrees F to combat this.
At the end of the day, your comfort is what matters most. At Greens Energy, we recommend keeping your air conditioner set at 78 degrees F while you’re away, lowering it to 74 when at home, and once again to 70 overnight.
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Don’t Shut Off Your Air Conditioner Completely
Before leaving for vacation, some families might consider shutting their air conditioners off entirely. We caution against doing this as it can result in excess humidity in your home while you’re away. Increased humidity levels in the home can have devastating consequences for your furniture, walls, and flooring, making it imperative to ensure your home has proper humidity control while you’re gone.
More than preventing against unwanted damage caused by high humidity, leaving your air conditioner on is also more energy-efficient. When you return from your vacation, you’ll want to be met with cooling comfort. By leaving your air conditioner on, you won’t strain your system upon your return by cranking up the AC to satisfy your comfort demands.
Consider Installing a Smart Thermostat
Installing a smart thermostat is one of the best ways to ensure your home remains cool, comfortable, and energy-efficient. These systems allow homeowners to control their indoor temperature via a smartphone application. That means you can adjust your temperature settings, even while you’re on vacation.
Smart thermostats can also learn your cooling behaviors, intuitively adjusting the temperature based on when you are present in the home. This allows you to save on utility bills while enjoying maximum comfort whenever you enter the home.
Trust Greens Energy To Keep Your Home Comfortable
Planning a vacation away from your Florida home and need a way to monitor your home comfort while you’re gone? Trust the team at Greens Energy to install your smart thermostat solution for improved comfort and ongoing energy savings. Offering a broad selection of top-quality products from the industry’s most trusted manufacturers, our team delivers the energy-efficient solutions you need to preserve your home comfort while maximizing energy savings.
Schedule smart thermostat installation with our team in Downtown Orlando by calling 407-917-3759.
