I live in a small apartment that has a dual-unit AC/heater. The temperature outside has been fluctuating up and down lately, with highs ranging from low 50s to mid 70s and lows starting to dip towards and below freezing on some nights. The buildings in the apartment complex are too close together to provide good ventilation if the windows are open. So my question is...
Is there a difference in having the heater on and turned down to a lower temperature (around 65F) or the AC on and turned up to a higher temperature (75F)? Will one take up less energy than the other until it's cold enough to turn on the heat for good? I welcome any advice from people with this type of unit -- thanks in advance!
2006-10-20 17:37:17 · 2 answers · asked by Sarah 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Air conditioning take way more energy, if the unit has a auto setting, put on the heat, and set it to your desired temp, and it should only call for heat when the temp drops below the specified setting.
2006-10-20 17:46:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it cold turn on the heat.
If it hot turn on the A/C.
Turning the A/C to 75F it will not come on when it 40F in your apartment and you will be cold. That all I know, if, I am cold I want heat.
2006-10-20 17:47:01 · answer #2 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋