The New York Times - It’s actually OK to run the AC all day
It can feel wrong to not turn off the AC when you leave the house. After all, the longer you leave it on, the higher the bill, no? No. Air-conditioner efficiency has come a long way—modern models use a lot less energy to maintain a steady temperature than they do to actively cool something down. To find the most efficient way to run an AC, senior staff writer Thom Dunn—who has been testing at least a dozen AC units every year since 2019—ran a series of tests in three different apartments last month. As it turns out, the most efficient way to keep your home cool and the bills low is to leave the AC running. The ideal temperature to keep it set at→ We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more ›
No, you don’t have to worry about turning the lights off to preserve the lifespan of the bulb or reduce the energy bill. Although this advice might have been true for incandescent bulbs, the US has moved onto other types of bulbs, which are much more efficient. “While the principle of not wasting may be noble, the energy used is so minuscule as to be meaningless,” says smart-home editor Jon Chase. Yes, you can leave the lights on→ Thanks for reading. You can reach the Wirecutter Newsletters team at newsletters@wirecutter.com. We can’t always respond, but we do love to hear from you. Was this email kindly forwarded to you? Sign up here to get this newsletter in your inbox.
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