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With summer coming, we can bet that many of you are dreading those pesky energy bills. And of course, you’d rather not sacrifice your comfort, however, the cost of keeping your home cool and comfortable during the summer can be quite expensive. So, what do you do? You turn to your local cooling experts for advice is what you do!<\/p>\n
Consider yourself lucky for stumbling across this week’s blog because below, we have listed some of our favorite ways to boost air conditioning efficiency. When your home is energy efficient, you’ll spend less time worrying about sky-high bills and instead focus on the things that matter\u00a0this summer, like getting the perfect tan and eating as much ice cream as you possibly can.\u00a0<\/p>\n
If you have a ceiling fan in your home, use it! Your ceiling fans help to better circulate conditioned air throughout your home, taking much of the burden off of your air conditioner. Using your ceiling fan during the summer is one of the best ways to cut down on cooling costs.<\/p>\n
It’s no secret that the sun is hot, so consider\u00a0blocking out those hot rays by shutting the curtains on your south-facing\u00a0windows during the day. Closing your blinds or your curtains is a great way to keep excess heat out of your home, making it much easier to keep cool.<\/p>\n
Investing in a programmable thermostat is another great way to boost your AC efficiency. A programmable thermostat allows you to create a cooling\u00a0program based around your\u00a0personal schedule, so you’ll never have to worry about wasting excess energy when you step out of your home for the day.<\/p>\n
A clogged air filter can create a boat-load of issues for your air conditioner, including decreased efficiency. When the air filter becomes too clogged, airflow in out of the system is restricted, making it much harder for it to do its job. We recommend\u00a0changing\u00a0your air filter every 1\u20133 months during the cooling season. If you are not sure how to change your filter, have your local HVAC technician teach you!<\/p>\n
Did you know that 30% of cool, conditioned air can escape through faulty ducts? Leaks and breaches in your ductwork system can significantly lower your energy efficiency, causing your bills to skyrocket! Be sure to have a professional HVAC technician inspect your ducts to ensure that they’re properly sealed.<\/p>\n