It may not take a whole lot of travel time to find a great vacationing spot near Treasure Coast, but before you go, think about whether to turn off your AC!

Depending on the season you decide to go on vacation, you may be wondering whether to leave your AC on or save a few bucks by turning it off.

Fortunately, there are only a few deciding factors that you need to consider:

  • Length of vacation
  • Outside temperature and humidity

You have to weigh these two factors together because the only temperature danger your home, apartment, or condo faces, while you are out, is related to internal moisture.

During the Summer:

It is difficult to predict what the weather will be like two weeks after your departure. Especially in Florida, humidity levels are known to affect the interior of even the most well-insulated of dwellings after longer exposures.

You are going to want to have the inside of your home teeter on the fence of 90° at the very most. If it is summer, set your equipment to keep things lower than 90°, and ideally at 80° or so.

You don't have to cool it more than that, fortunately. This optimal area between 80° and 90° is easy to achieve and doesn't bust your pockets. It will keep your home from getting that "musty" smell that you want to avoid.

During Spring or Fall:

These are the seasons that you'll have a bit more luck with saving by turning your AC off during a vacation. The outside temperature shouldn't be so high as to encourage any molding or musty smells in your home, but it is wise to plan for outliers.

This is where the length of your vacation comes into play. If you will be gone for a week or less in spring or fall, you can rest a bit easier by turning your AC off.

If you plan to be gone for two weeks or more, it is a wise idea to make sure your AC prevents internal temperatures from exceeding 90°.

Even a single day with high heat in a humid area can lay a foundation for mold and wallpaper troubles.

Expert AC Advice

You don't want the inside of your real estate to exceed 90° for more than a few hours in high humidity.

Weigh all of your factors, and for the absolute best advice, consider a consultation with AC experts who know your area to play it extra safe!