It's that time of year again, time to bust the myth about running fans in the summer.
In a recent article on the website Off the Grid News, several
energy myths were listed and busted. One in particular stood out because some
people I know (one of my sons specifically) will leave fans running in
unoccupied areas ALL the time.
MYTH: Leaving fans on in summer when you leave the house is a good way to keep rooms cool. After all, if you allow your home to heat up while you are away, you will have to use extra energy to cool it down again once you return.
This is not true – fans move the air, but they don’t really cool it, and leaving them on when no one is around is a waste of energy and money. There are a few exceptions like when controlling humidity during the summer by drawing cool air from an underground area to prevent mold.
MYTH: Leaving fans on in summer when you leave the house is a good way to keep rooms cool. After all, if you allow your home to heat up while you are away, you will have to use extra energy to cool it down again once you return.
This is not true – fans move the air, but they don’t really cool it, and leaving them on when no one is around is a waste of energy and money. There are a few exceptions like when controlling humidity during the summer by drawing cool air from an underground area to prevent mold.
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