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There are several myths and misunderstandings when it comes to saving energy in your home through you HVAC systems. Many people will do things to try and conserve energy, but they could actually be wasting energy. It is important to understand how your HVAC system is working so that you can be sure that you are using as little energy as possible while also staying comfortable in your home.

By understanding the following misunderstandings, you can make sure that you are saving money and conserving energy.

1. "If It's Not Broken, Don't Fix It."  There are many people who will not even think about their HVAC system as long as it seems to be working correctly. They think that if it is not broken then nothing needs to be done. By having continual maintenance each year on your HVAC system, you are accomplishing a few different things. You will make your heater and air conditioner units last longer, which means you will spend less money on purchasing a new unit. You are also preventing major repairs because you are having it looked at each year. This will save you a lot of money over the long run. Your HVAC system will also be running more efficiently.

2. Thermostat Placement. Where is the thermostat in your home? Is it in a room that has the door closed and cools down quickly? The thermostat will sense the air temperature and will control the HVAC system accordingly. If your thermostat is in a room that is colder than the rest of your house, the heater will turn on and it will heat the rest of the home when it doesn't need to be. This makes the home a less comfortable place to live and can waste energy. Make sure the thermostat is in a place that is representative of the whole home's temperature.

3. Closing Vents in Unused Rooms. Many people think that when you are not using a room that you should close the vents so that it is not wasting the conditioned air. This actually can create other problems. This starts to put pressure on the ducts and the air can start to leak out. This can also cause the air conditioner and heater to start to run longer and become less efficient.

These are just a few of the things that you should understand when it comes to running your HVAC system. Closing the vents, avoiding regular maintenance and having the thermostat in the wrong place are all things that can waste energy and cost you money.