Summer Air Conditioning – Energy Saving Tips

Summer Air Conditioning – Energy Saving TipsSummer is such a special time of year. It’s when friends and families come together, lounge around the yard, enjoy cookouts, and bask in the air conditioning. But what if your air conditioning system is on the fritz? When your house hits record temps, you want a cooling system that can keep up. At the same time, you don’t want to pay an arm and a leg to keep your home cool. Here are a few useful summer air conditioning tips to save money.

Replace an Old Unit

If your air conditioning system is older than ten years, it’s probably time for a new one. An old system will run inefficiently, costing you more money to operate each year. Even worse, it could be contaminating your indoor air. The dust, dirt, and debris built up in the system over the years will be blown throughout the entire house by the air ducts.

Swap it out for a new, more efficient system. Your wallet and respiratory health will thank you in the long-run.

Invest in a Programmable Thermostat

A programmable thermostat allows you even greater control over your HVAC unit. If you’re not home, you can set the air conditioning system to shut off. Just before you arrive home, you can set the thermostat to kick back on for a cool welcome.

Even better, a programmable thermostat prevents your unit from running constantly at extreme temperatures. It will save you money.

Air Filters

If you live in a busy household with pets and children, then your HVAC system is likely dirtier than it should be. At least, the air filters are. Once per month, you should swap out your air filters for a more efficient system. A clogged or dirty air filter is likely to cause serious disruption to your airflow and eventually lead to health concerns, such as difficulty breathing.

Annual Cleaning

As recommended by the experts, you’ll want to clean the entire HVAC unit and the air ducts at least once per year. It might seem obvious, but you would be surprised how many homeowners forget about cleaning their air conditioning system.

A clean vent will prevent debris from entering your home. The dirt and dust accumulating within the system will contaminate your air supply. You can schedule professional air duct cleaning to ensure the system runs smoothly and efficiently.

This summer keep cool and spend less money on your cooling needs with these energy saving tips. When you need air conditioning repair or maintenance, find a local expert who can meet your needs!

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Randy Murphy

Randy Murphy has been building his knowledge of the air conditioning and heating business for several years now. He first started applying his knowledge while working for his father’s HVAC company. Later, in 1987, Randy started his own business: Metro Express Service. He has been a top 10 Trane & Amana dealer for over eight years. When it comes to heating and cooling, Randy knows the business better than anyone.
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