Fans don’t cool rooms and 3 other myths about home energy conservation
Many common beliefs about home energy conservation are misleading. For instance, fans do not cool rooms but rather cool people by enhancing the windchill effect. Additionally, closing vents in unused rooms can actually increase energy costs due to duct leakage.
- ▪Fans only cool people, not rooms, and should not be left on in empty spaces.
- ▪Closing vents in unused rooms can lead to higher energy bills due to increased duct leakage.
- ▪Adjusting the thermostat higher than desired does not speed up cooling or heating processes.
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