05/09/2025
Your San Diego Home Deserves AC That Feels Just Right This Summer
At Hamel’s Air Conditioning & Heating, we know your AC is about you feeling great, whether set to 72°F, 74°F, or even 78°F for those “I’m saving energy” moments. Are you team 78°F? We’ll still high-five you at the neighborhood BBQ—just don’t hog the shade! Your comfort, your rules!
You’ve heard the buzz: “Turning your AC on and off jacks up your bill!” Studies often say so, but it’s not that simple. On cool San Diego nights, shutting off your AC and using a whole-house fan can save energy. But when it’s a hot day and night, letting heat build up is like inviting a fire-breathing dragon to crash on your couch—your AC has to work way harder to slay that heat, which can burn more energy than keeping things steady. Every home and unit is different, so what cools your neighbor’s place might not work for you.
If your bills are doing a comedy roast on your wallet, it might not be your on-off routine. Culprits like a wonky duct design or an AC unit that’s the wrong size for your home could be feeding SDGE’s investors. If that’s your vibe, it's cool, but our tune-ups can prepare your system for its summer and provide insights on how to stop feeding those wallets.
As your family-owned HVAC pros since 1965, we’re here to make your home’s cooling work for you. Got a question about your AC or sky-high bills? Drop it in the comments or call us at (619) 456-1488—we’re all about keeping it real while keeping you cool!