Summer’s heat is already setting in,
and with it, your constant desire to crank up the air conditioner. How can you protect your checkbook but still stay cool?
These simple, inexpensive tips can help cut your cooling costs by up to 50% –
while still keeping you comfortable…
Program yourself for success.
Programmable thermostats offer better temperature control – and lessen your desire to keep playing with the thermostat numbers. And with today’s smart and learning thermostats, adding one to your home to reduce energy costs has never been easier. Save on cooling easily by turning up the temperature while you’re not at home. For every degree above 78, you can save 5-8% of your total energy bill.
Programmable thermostats offer better temperature control – and lessen your desire to keep playing with the thermostat numbers. And with today’s smart and learning thermostats, adding one to your home to reduce energy costs has never been easier. Save on cooling easily by turning up the temperature while you’re not at home. For every degree above 78, you can save 5-8% of your total energy bill.
Go for a spin.
Spinning those ceiling fans can really reduce your cooling needs, but adding whole house fans can slash your energy costs up to 50%.
Spinning those ceiling fans can really reduce your cooling needs, but adding whole house fans can slash your energy costs up to 50%.
Add some shade.
Learn more about properly adding shade trees to your landscaping, or simply install curtains and blinds to reduce cooling bills by as much as 20%.
Learn more about properly adding shade trees to your landscaping, or simply install curtains and blinds to reduce cooling bills by as much as 20%.
Ditch those ancient lights.
More than 90% of the energy produced by incandescent lights is heat. Unless you really enjoy changing bulbs, swap them out for uber-efficient and cool CFLs or LEDs.
More than 90% of the energy produced by incandescent lights is heat. Unless you really enjoy changing bulbs, swap them out for uber-efficient and cool CFLs or LEDs.
Change it up.
Your home air filters need to be changed regularly – at least every 3 months – to keep your system from struggling for breath, ruining efficiency. Check filters monthly and replace them if they look dirty.
Your home air filters need to be changed regularly – at least every 3 months – to keep your system from struggling for breath, ruining efficiency. Check filters monthly and replace them if they look dirty.
Keep it sealed.
When was the last time you had your heating and air conditioning company inspect your ductwork? Ducts that are poorly insulated, improperly installed, or leaky could cost you up to 30% efficiency. Ensure your conditioned is getting where it needs to go – effectively.
When was the last time you had your heating and air conditioning company inspect your ductwork? Ducts that are poorly insulated, improperly installed, or leaky could cost you up to 30% efficiency. Ensure your conditioned is getting where it needs to go – effectively.
Don’t air condition the whole
neighborhood.
Ensure leaks around windows and doors, as well as those in your attic, basement, and crawl space, are sealed, (they are often the equivalent of an open window), and check that insulation levels are optimal.
Ensure leaks around windows and doors, as well as those in your attic, basement, and crawl space, are sealed, (they are often the equivalent of an open window), and check that insulation levels are optimal.
Live in harmony with nature.
Open and close windows and doors in the morning and evening, when temperatures are cool, being certain to close them before they rise to save on cooling the old-fashioned way.
Open and close windows and doors in the morning and evening, when temperatures are cool, being certain to close them before they rise to save on cooling the old-fashioned way.
Stop procrastinating on maintenance.
You could be paying more to keep your home cool due to system inefficiencies that could easily be addressed by your air conditioner service and repair company. An annual, professional inspection is necessary at least once a year to:
You could be paying more to keep your home cool due to system inefficiencies that could easily be addressed by your air conditioner service and repair company. An annual, professional inspection is necessary at least once a year to:
- Clean and maintain system components that can affect efficiency (and the lifespan of your system.)
- Verify optimum refrigerant levels.
- Identify thermostat malfunctions and ductwork leaks.
- And more…
Consider an upgrade.
Energy Star certified systems can keep you cooler, for far less cost, saving you 20-40% compared to systems that are just 10 years old. With available tax incentives for high efficiency systems and the monthly savings you’ll see, there’s never been a better time to talk to your local air conditioning company about your options.
Energy Star certified systems can keep you cooler, for far less cost, saving you 20-40% compared to systems that are just 10 years old. With available tax incentives for high efficiency systems and the monthly savings you’ll see, there’s never been a better time to talk to your local air conditioning company about your options.
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