You wait all year for the lazy, carefree days of summer. As the weather outside rises, the inside of your home becomes an oven, so you can’t help but run your air conditioner all day long. This winter and summer, Rocket Heating AC Repair wants to help you save money on your cooling costs and save their efficiency for the seasons to come.
Optimizing your HVAC systems during extreme weather conditions is your best bet at lowering their energy consumption. While it is true that running your HVAC system will increase your monthly power costs, they need not spiral out of control. There are always ways around dilemmas, and the same applies to your cooling situation.
Worried about how you will pay for your monthly electricity bill? Sit back and relax! With these helpful tips, you won’t have to suffer through sweltering temperatures while keeping your cooling bills in check:
- Purge the Dust From Your HVAC Systems
We recommend scheduling regular ac service and maintenance with us to keep your air conditioner in top condition and prevent costly repairs soon. The best way to save money on energy costs is to keep your home safe from air pollutants through maintenance.
- Avoid Indoor Heat-Generating Activities
Aside from reducing your AC usage to save energy costs, you can keep your house much cooler throughout the day if you save household tasks like cooking, baking, and using your dryer at nighttime.
- Keep the Sunlight Out
True, summer is known for its abundance of bright days, but those who leave their curtains open also choose to allow the sun’s heat in. It is estimated that more than 75% of the sun’s energy penetrates our homes through the windows. Close the drapes and blinds if you are out of the house, or only keep windows open if sunlight does not reach them.
- Set Your AC Temperature Right
One of the most important yet overlooked ways to run your AC efficiently is simple adjustments to your thermostat settings. Remember that if there is a significant temperature difference between the inside and outside, your HVAC system will have to work much harder to compensate for the gap.
- Clean and Replace Air Filters
Another simple yet neglected step to maintaining an energy-efficient AC unit is the cleaning and replacing of air filters. Dirty air conditioning filters tend to force the unit to buckle down more than necessary. Taking steps to preserve your air conditioner’s health and efficiency by regularly checking, replacing, and cleaning the filter is a surefire method to help you save money in the long term!
- Protect Your Outdoor AC Unit from the Sun
Put your air conditioner in the shade if you want it to last longer in the hot sun. Getting the AC unit too hot might cause your energy bills to skyrocket; therefore, we suggest you get a canopy or other covering to protect the outdoor unit.
- Replace Your Light Bulbs
Using incandescent bulbs for your lamps and overhead lighting can quickly raise room temperature because the light they emit is converted into heat. Imagine what it can do if left on for hours by accident. Consider changing them with compact fluorescent or LED lights for more energy-efficient alternatives.
- Go for Ceiling Fans as A Cooling Alternative
Certain home layouts are notoriously inefficient with proper airflow. This can cause significant temperature differences around your home and encourage you to increase the temperature in warmer areas. On the contrary, you should think about getting some ceiling fans, but if you are renting out your home, a few floor fans will do the trick.
- Invest in a New, More Energy-Effective Air Conditioner
An air conditioner may serve you well for two decades, but if your existing AC unit has been around for more than ten years, its efficiency scores are probably terrible compared to newer models. Modern AC units with a rating of 16 and higher will significantly lower energy costs than those with 8-9 ratings.
- Hire Certified HVAC Technicians to Prep for the Next Season
It is important to reduce cooling costs with service maintenance before or during the summer. But as soon as the season ends, winter is what you should prepare for next, so consider getting home heating maintenance service from us. After winter, you will have to get ready for next year’s summer again!
Are you thinking about following any of our tips? We assure you that you will certainly see a significant drop in your monthly energy bills if you implement one or two of our recommendations!
Rain or shine, Rocket Heating AC Repair will be around to stick up for you when you need us. You can give us a call anytime, day or night, and we will be happy to cater to your questions and discuss your HVAC energy costs problems!