Let’s get real about air conditioning. As a “flash” on a hot day, it’s nice to walk into an air conditioned mall or store and there’s nothing wrong with staying frosty in a movie theatre on a hot summer’s day. But if you live in a home or apartment you might have become addicted to your AC. Is it really making a difference?

First of all, if you’ve got your little window AC unit cranking 24/7 then you’ve probably noticed a huge bump up in the cost of your electric bills. Even under the best conditions, the local power company has a developed peak and off peak hours. You might just be getting charged two rates. If you go out for work and leave the AC on to keep your place cool then you’re really throwing money away.

Believe it or not, when the temperature goes up it’s often cooler outside then inside. Why? One word: circulation. Even the best of AC units will only be able to blast cold air in a single direction. That air isn’t moving. This is different than a ceiling fan which can keep the cool air moving. Most ceiling fans have two settings. The first is for directly blowing cool air down from the ceiling. The other is more of an updraft which takes the warm air from below and “chops” it up into cool air. A ceiling fan also operates on a very small amount of power.

When an air conditioner is blasting cool air it’s also displacing the moisture in the air. This creates a dryer atmosphere which can cause some issues with colds and allergies. Then there is the aesthetics to think about. An AC unit jammed into a window looks clunky and throws off the vibe in the whole room. You have to virtually seal yourself in. Doesn’t having a natural breeze blow through sound more appealing? Try installing a ceiling fan in the room you have an AC working and see if you don’t experience a better cool down and cheaper power bill.

Once you become convinced you’ll want to get rid of that old AC once and for all. You might think that is easier said than done. Truth be told its easier said AND done when you hire Junk King Houston. This is the top local Houston hauling business that specializes in all kinds of junk removal. When you want to get rid of the AC or any other type of junk or old appliance item, reach out to Junk King Houston and let them handle the job. You won’t have to lug the AC out of your home and to the curb. The Junk King crew will take care of that. Not object is too big for them to manage. Once it’s on the back of their truck say good-bye to that junk forever. What will you do with all the money you’ll be saving?