Air Conditioning Tips
- Avoid locating your air conditioner in direct sunlight-particularly on the south side of your home-where it will be forced to work much harder to do its job.
- Have your system checked Yearly!
- Keep leaves , grass, and storage at least 2 feet away from outside unit.
- Clean outside coil with water monthly.
- Help your air conditioner "breathe easier." Clean or replace the filter at least once a month this summer. A filter clogged with dust, pollen or soot "smothers" the air conditioner and wastes energy and your money. Let your monthly electric bill be your regular reminder to clean or change the filter.
- When the "A/C' is on, shut off kitchen, bath and other ventilating fans as soon as they've done their job. In just one hour, these fans can blow away a houseful of costly, cooled air.
- Annual service of your air conditioning equipment by a qualified service technician can reduce operating costs as much as 20%, extend the life of the system, and improve safety and air quality.
- Remember that air conditioning systems that are ten years old or more are most likely not operating at peak efficiency. Installation of a high efficiency system can often cut your electric bill by 50% or more, and will more than pay for itself over the next few years
- In light of current energy concerns and to make the most efficent use of your utility dollars, establish your comfort temperature, Set your thermostat and Forget you have one. It takes less energy to cool air 4-5 degrees than it does to cool air 8-10 degrees.
- Before you call for a emergency service tech to come and fix your system.
We recommend trying these 3 tips, they will save you $$$$ and time.
- Check the thermostat to verify that it is calling for cooling.
- Check your breaker box to verify if the breaker is on.
- Check outdoor fuses or disconnect.
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