So with all this heat, utility bills are going to skyrocket. That being said what do you set your thermostat to? Also, do you have any alternate means of cooling other than a/c?
Day: 82
Night:80
Ceiling fans on Hi in every room and floor fan in garage. I tried a swamp cooler in garage but it didn't work since my garage has NO venting. So a high speed blower keeps the air moving at least.
79 fans on hi the neighbors pool.
me and my brother both put swap coolers in our Windows, though it looks ghetto it saves.on ac useage and feels amazing
78 day. 77 night. Fans set on low
(06-30-2013 04:12 PM)jZon Wrote: [ -> ]me and my brother both put swap coolers in our Windows, though it looks ghetto it saves.on ac useage and feels amazing
Just read up on what swamp coolers are. That's pretty cool. (Ba dum -TING!) Same principals that apply to the cool vest!
Also, don't know. Most of the time I'm not even home. But when I get my house I'm definitely setting it at a brisk twenty five degrees
my bish loves it cold, usually around 76-77 but our house is small and the last pwr bill was around 100-150..
(07-01-2013 07:48 AM)ars0n Wrote: [ -> ]my bish loves it cold, usually around 76-77 but our house is small and the last pwr bill was around 100-150..
Damn. Even keeping it at 82/80 my last power bill was $200. Down from $230 this time last year.
How old is your ac? Even though newer models are spensive as hell, the energy saving is redonculous. But also, the fact you have a 2 story, does put a stress on the ac since cold air flows downwards.. Soon as upstairs is cool, it all goes downstairs... then again, you might also have a weather stripping or window sealant problem, or perhaps too many windows facing or getting sunlight that arent covered with sun blocking window drapes? Most of my windows have them that face the sun and make a HUGE diff on room temps.. they are like 16 bucks a drape.. usually takes 2 drapes per most windows.