Believing the common home cooling myths could leave you with a high energy bill!

Many homeowners expect to pay higher energy bills during the summer months, but if you believe the wrong information when it comes to home cooling, you could be paying more than necessary. In our last blog, we went over a couple of common home cooling myths you need to stop believing. Here are a couple more:

Myth #3. Installing a bigger air conditioner will make your home cooler.

An air conditioner that is too big for your home can be just as inefficient as an air conditioner that is too small. It’s important that your air conditioner is the right size for your home, and if it still isn’t working like it should, it could be a sign that you have inadequate insulation, poor sealing or other issues.

Myth #4. Your home will be more efficient if your close vents in empty rooms.

Guest rooms and other rooms in your home that don’t get used regularly don’t need to be as cool, so it’s easy to think that you’ll save energy by closing those vents. Modern air conditioners are designed to efficiently cool your entire home, not just certain rooms, and closing vents can cause unnecessary wear to your system.

Although it’s normal to see a higher energy bill during the summer, believing these myths could lead to an even higher bill. Take the first step to enjoying a cooler, more comfortable home by turning to Eskimo Insulation for spray foam insulation in Houston. Contact us today to get started.