These energy saving tips will help maintain a more comfortable home without turning the thermostat down, and are easy to do. Your air conditioner is probably the most energy-hungry appliance you have and anything you can do to improve your home’s energy efficiency reduces the amount of time the A/C has to run.
- Cooling system maintenance. Schedule A/C maintenance to improve the system’s performance, dependability and lower energy consumption. A professional HVAC technician will clean, adjust and oil the parts, all of which reduce wear on the parts and prevent breakdowns.
- Check the air filter monthly. During the peak of the summer, your air conditioner runs more often and dust builds faster on the filter. A clean filter reduces energy consumption because it promotes optimal airflow through the air handler or blower. It also keeps the parts inside the air handler cleaner and cooler, which helps them last longer.
- Keep the outdoor condenser clean. The condenser contains a coil that performs better when it’s clean. Avoid blowing grass clippings against the condenser, and keep vegetation at least 24 inches away from it. Don’t place anything on top of the unit that would block the airflow through it.
- Manage indoor humidity. In this region, dealing with excess humidity is one of the most effective energy saving tips. Humidity makes you feel warmer, promotes mold growth, and forces your cooling system to run longer. When you’re cooking or bathing, use the ventilation fans if they vent outdoors.
- Close the window coverings when the sun shines directly on them. Heat gain through windows increases energy costs, especially if you have single-pane or older windows.
Lowering your energy bills with these energy saving tips leaves more money in your budget and reduces the wear on your cooling system. For more information, contact Energy 1 Heating & Air Conditioning, providing outstanding HVAC services for Lorain-area homeowners.
Our goal is to help educate our customers in Lorain, Ohio about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about energy savings and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Guide or call us at 440-201-2959.
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