5 ways to lower your air conditioning costs this summer
1. Replace your HVAC air filters.
– Dirty filters make your system work harder to circulate the air. Clean air filters keep your HVAC system running smoothly by preventing dust from blocking your vents and promoting air circulation.
2. Get your air conditioning system serviced.
– Getting a HVAC technician to service your A/C system will keep your system working efficiently. The tech should clean the outdoor coils, check voltage connections, and make sure the refrigerant is at the proper levels.
3. Alternative cooking methods help reduce cooling costs.
– By using your oven or stove for cooking, it can mean heating up the entire home. By using alternative cooking methods such as a grill or slow cooker during the hot summer days, you will use less energy and will not have to challenge your A/C to cool off the effects of cooking inside with high heat.
4. Make sure your A/C is the right size.
– Having an appropriate size air conditioning unit according to the area, plays an essential role in your air conditioning bills. Having a unit that is too small means the unit will need to work harder, having a unit too big means the unit will use more energy than required.
5. Seal or replace drafty windows and doors.
– Unsealed or “drafty” windows and doors will allow you to lose cold air which makes your air conditioning unit work harder to cool your house because of the constant cold air leaving your house. If you do notice a draft coming from the windows or doors, be sure both are completely shut, caulk around the edges, OR replace the window and/or door if need be. By doing so, it will help your air conditioner only run long enough to cool your house, then it will cut off which will definitely save you money monthly!