Our last electric bill was INSANE. Our house doesn't have ceiling fans, so we decided to install some... so if we run the ceiling fans on high all the time but bump the thermostat up to like 85, can we save a significant amount of money, or will running the ceiling fans on high be costly also?
2006-07-12 16:36:57 · 8 answers · asked by Cat 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I would think so but not as much as you would like... since you still have your other appliances plugged in.
2006-07-12 16:40:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I live in Texas and run my AC at 78 during the day and 85 during the evening. I have a ceiling fan in every room. It helps in the main room but the smaller rooms are still pretty warm. I think that I need to replace my AC for a newer model, I will get a $300 rebate from the electric company for getting a new system, and they give me 12 months to pay and I don't have to pay for 12 months with no money down. It's not a bad deal, I'm supposed to save like $100 month on my electric bill also.
2006-07-12 16:42:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ceiling fans should help, you have to reverse the direction of the fan in the summer to draw the cooler air up from the floorand lower the thermostat they claim that by doing this you can save a min. of 20% on your cooling cost. So assuming that you have a ceiling fan that you can reverse the direction on it should help, just remember to change it back in the winter to blow the warm air down from the ceiling as warm air rises.
2006-07-12 17:31:25 · answer #3 · answered by judy_derr38565 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Besides reversing the fans to blow up and turning your a/c thermostat up you can make sure your attic (if you have one) is adequately vented. There is also a fan that you can install to blow warm air out of the attic. Close drapes or blinds that are getting direct sunlight and open windows, especially upstairs bedrooms and bathrooms that are warmer than the downstairs. You also might want to check with your power utility company to see about the discounts for upgrading your cooling system as one answerer already provided.
2006-07-12 18:33:51 · answer #4 · answered by Kamikazeâ?ºKid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've used ceiling fans in lieu of AC at times. Ceiling fans work best in the daytime. Floor fans work best at night. I use my AC when the other items are not cutting it. I have it down to a science.
Set your therm at 78. Heat rises, so ceiling fans bring the heat right back at ya. Experiment and do what is best for your circumstances.
2006-07-12 16:42:37 · answer #5 · answered by sean1201 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an AC unit is about 3kw, a ceiling fan around 300w.
AC makes the air cooler, a fan makes you feel cooler because it helps your perspiration evaporate.
IMHO a floor fan is better because you can move it, and it isnt pulling hotter air down from the ceiling. Our floor fan has a timer and a remote control so you can switch it on from in bed.
2006-07-12 21:45:06 · answer #6 · answered by XT rider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fans do not actually cool down air. You only feel cooler when one is blowing directly on you, evaporating moisture on your skin.
Instead, just set your a/c temperature higher. This will reduce powe usage. Turn off a/c if not in the house.
2006-07-12 16:41:55 · answer #7 · answered by sara 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats kinda like doing math with out numbers .... in order to do so you would have to know how much electricity the fans use and weigh that against your cooling unit ... with out knowing all the measurements needed theres no real way to answer your question with factual info
2006-07-12 16:42:48 · answer #8 · answered by magchild 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋