Air-conditioning
takes up a larger portion of your heating and cooling bills than
anything else. The longer it runs, the sooner your savings dry up.
How can you balance your home’s comfort yet keep your cooling bills
slim? Below are some useful tips.
Use
your thermostat efficiently
The
closer your indoor temperature to that of the outdoor, the lower your
cooling cost will be. Set your thermostat
higher when you’re not at home and set it lower only when you
actually need cooling. In addition, place your thermostat away from
heat as this makes the AC operate longer than necessary.
Take
advantage of natural ventilation
At
night, turn off your AC and let the cool breeze in. Close the windows
and blinds early in the morning to keep the cool air from escaping.
This aids cooling while your AC works less.
Supplement cool air with fans
Fans
create a wind chill effect that can make a room feel colder than when
you use AC alone. This allows you to set the thermostat a bit higher
while still maintaining comfort. Don’t forget to turn the fans off
when you leave the room.
Ensure
regular AC maintenance
Any
obstruction in an AC’s operating system reduces its efficiency, as
well as require it to work harder, resulting in higher energy bills.
Make sure the filters are clean and, if you detect problems that
require repair, have a technician come over.
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