My property manager yelled at me for turning off the AC in my vacant NC home. She said it will form mildew and mold due to the high temperatures and humidity. Is this true? The home is a modern built home with no issues.
The AC bill runs $200 plus a month this time of year, so I thought I would turn it off. Is this a big deal or not. Last time I did this, the home seemed fine?
2007-08-10 10:16:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I would leave the AC on. Set the temperature high, something like mid 80's. That way the AC will run a little and keep the seals lubricated in the compressor and will help remove the moisture that can and will cause mold.
The other option is to leave a window or two cracked to get some fresh air into and old air out of the house. I know this doesn't sound too good since the house is vacant.
Good luck with the property.
2007-08-10 10:51:43 · answer #1 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The biggest problem will be the stagnet air and excess humidity. I would leave it on for the low 80's to help controll this.
As for the people who live there with out AC, there houses are not closed up for weeks/months at a time.
2007-08-10 18:15:23 · answer #2 · answered by tim the heating guy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm in NC and I most certainly did not AC a vacant house when I moved previously. I think you're fine.
2007-08-10 17:35:43 · answer #3 · answered by pr_diva_40 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It cetainly could happen, especially with the house closed up for long periods. The A/C doesn't have to be on to comfortable levels, just a bit will help remove moisture.
2007-08-10 17:21:57 · answer #4 · answered by jason m 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What do the other 87% of people who live in NC that don't have A/C do with their homes in the summer?
2007-08-10 17:40:41 · answer #5 · answered by OrakTheBold 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
this could be true. just set it on a timer to go on during the hottest hours of the day. but set it for like 78-80, it doesnt have to be running all the time..
2007-08-10 17:30:24 · answer #6 · answered by fyea1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why turn it on? If you were there without it running could your landlord make you turn it on? I don't think so! You might be sweltering, but does it say in your lease you must run your air conditioner at your cost?
2007-08-10 17:44:33 · answer #7 · answered by Farley 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋