Following the sharing of an AC hack by a TikToker that claimed to lower monthly electricity bills, both viewers and certified technicians engaged in a debate about the accuracy of his advice.
On May 3, popular TikToker DJ Lost One revealed his AC hack to his 2.5M followers. While some were amazed by the effectiveness of his advice, others engaged in a discussion about whether or not his claim was valid.
The TikToker revealed a simple hack that saved him a significant amount of money on his electricity bill. All he did was choose a comfortable temperature for his family and maintain it consistently.
According to him, constantly adjusting and turning off the air results in excessive electricity waste when the AC is turned on.
One of his TikTok viewers, whose number has surpassed 8 million, confirmed his hack by reacting to it. They wrote, “It’s true…leave it on because it has to work harder to keep it cool by constantly turning off and on.”
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“According to another HVAC technician, this is a fact-based space. It is more efficient for your unit to reach a set temperature instead of being turned off all day and constantly running to achieve that temperature.”
Despite receiving advice from the TikToker, certain viewers remained doubtful. One viewer expressed their uncertainty, stating, “My electric company follows a higher kw rate during specific hours, so I am unsure if this method would be effective in my area.”
“I’m not entirely sure. Whenever I leave it on, I end up paying $120 every month. However, when I switch it off and on for a month, I only pay $90,”remarked another individual. Another person went as far as to say they felt like they were being emotionally manipulated.
A commenter attempted to resolve the argument by questioning how offended the homes of those who argued that the hack did not work might be.
While there is no guarantee, giving it a try could potentially be beneficial, as many individuals have verified that keeping your AC at a tolerable temperature during the day can decrease your electricity costs.
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