In general, it's cheaper to leave the air conditioner on all day during very high temperatures. However, it's not efficient to keep it turned on at full volume all the time. Exact results may vary depending on the air conditioning system. Therefore, it's best to consult a professional if you're not sure how to lower your energy bills. The truth is that some homeowners can save money by turning off the air conditioner during the day, while others may cost more money.
It depends on how efficiently your unit operates and the climate in your home. First of all, it's important to dispel the myth that the air conditioner will have to work so hard to cool the house again that it ends up taking longer to turn it off. That's just not how air conditioning systems work. Your air conditioner operates at the same speed regardless of the temperature you are at. To cool your home more, it just works a little longer.
This means that if you left the air conditioner on all day, it would turn on and off frequently to maintain a cool temperature. Meanwhile, if you only turn it on at night, it will work steadily for a few hours instead of turning on and off several times. Ultimately, all the time spent turning it on and off adds up. In fact, your air conditioner will work longer overall if you leave it on all day instead of turning it off. If you turn it off for part of the day, it works less and saves you more energy.
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