The home's HVAC system helps to maintain a comfortable temperature in your home. But, the environment outside can affect your HVAC’s performance. How you react to it is vital. Extreme Heat And Cold We’ve all seen the news and as the years go by. We hear of record breaking hot summers or coldest winters in different parts of the world. It’s understandable that we seek comfort during these extreme situations. But, don’t crank up your thermostat yet. Setting your HVAC to the extremes of the temperature scale may not help. It may produce results the same if you had toned it down by a few degrees. Although you’re getting the same outcome, your system will consume a lot more power. Plus, it will cause its parts to break down faster. In short you’ll be wasting money for nothing but a false sense of ease. To better combat the most extreme weathers you should get creative. It isn’t hard. You only need to use your imagination. For days when it’s freezing, you should put on sweaters and pants to keep yourself warm. When it’s scorching sometimes a the help of fan might help your AC. Have it face you, but turn it off once your body feels it’s cool enough.