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Summertime in the Midwest - it seems like we wait nine months for it to come and it’s gone as quick as it got here. Everyone will remember the beautiful nights, bonfires, grilling and swimming. What we don’t want you to remember is the soaring electric bills from your air conditioner.  Follow these 8 eight tips on how to efficiently use your air conditioner and stay cool during the hot and humid days ahead.
1. Turn your air conditioner off when you leave the house. An air conditioner runs more effectively when it’s running at full speed rather than off and on throughout the day. For this reason, it’s best practice to turn your air conditioner off when you leave the house. We know, it’s tough to walk into a house that’s 85 degrees after a long day of work. The alternative though is paying through the roof to cool a home no one is occupying all day. Added Bonus: Air conditioners also dehumidify your home more efficiently when they’re running full blast. 2. Open windows at night when possible While not every night will be cool enough to turn off the A/C, it does help to give your air conditioning some rest periodically. Investing in a box-fan to put in a window at night to keep air circulating is a good way to reduce energy costs while still staying cool. 3. Consider making your house a bit smarter. A programmable thermostat gives you the ability to program a week’s worth of data to control the climate of your house. Programmable thermostats take the hassle out of remembering to turn up/off your air conditioner while you’re gone or at night, and even allows you to let your air kick in 15 minutes before you return home! With their boost in popularity in recent years, the cost of a programmable thermostat is very reasonable, and will actually save money in the long term. 4. Pick the right sized Air Conditioner To effectively and efficiently cool your home, it’s important to make sure your A/C is the correct size for your space. An oversized air conditioner has too short of cooling and heating cycles. By making your unit frequently switch on and off, energy drains and costs add up. On the other hand, an A/C unit that’s too small will work way to hard to cool down your entire home. If your unit is constantly running, you’ll notice the spike in cost on your next energy bill as well. 5. Keep your cool air in the right spots Close your doors to make sure your cool air doesn’t escape to rooms that aren’t occupied. Closing the vents in those rooms will also make sure you don’t waste your energy. There’s no need to spend money cooling the air outside either. Double check the windows in your home to make sure cool air doesn’t escape. 6. Use ceiling and box fans in unison. To spread the cold air throughout your home, make use of ceiling fans and box fans. This trick will cool down a room quicker than just letting your air conditioning unit do all the work. 7. Keep up with proper A/C Maintenance Air conditioners can benefit from some basic maintenance every now and then. Making sure that no debris, leaves, or even small animals & insects get into nooks or crannies is essential to longevity. Making sure all coils are protected and filters are clean will keep your air conditioner working optimally and increase the lifespan as well. Vacuum filters to keep them clean, and replace them when needed. 8. Reduce internal heat as much as possible It seems obvious, but using appliances that work against your air conditioner won’t help your electric bill. Instead of using your oven or stove, use the grill outside as much as possible. Keeping lighting off when possible can help with keeping a home cool during the day. It’s recommended to have your air conditioner checked over by a specialist once a year. By ensuring your unit is in optimal working condition, you will save money and not get caught off guard with problems on the hottest day of the year. Contact Cardinal Heating & Cooling today to make sure you stay comfortable this summer!
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11/3/2021 09:15:51 pm
That makes sense that programmable thermostats would save you money. I need to get a thermostat since my bills are through the roof. I'll have to have an HVAC contractor install one. Thanks for helping me understand that air conditioning systems should be free from insects and other debris to ensure that they will run for a long time. I will make sure that I hire professionals for the maintenance of the unit once I have one installed in my new home. It will be the house that I will live in until my retirement and old age, so I want to make sure that the system will last for a long time. 11/26/2021 07:15:57 am
If you are in a situation where you require temporary cooling, portable climate control systems are an excellent option. They come with a water get structure and, in most cases, a hose to direct the hot vapors elsewhere. They are, however, costly if your goal is to stay as cost-effective as possible under the conditions. You might be able to find one on Craigslist once more. Extend your search beyond your former neighborhood. 12/23/2021 12:39:07 pm
With their boost in popularity in recent years, the cost of a programmable thermostat is very reasonable, I truly appreciate your great post! 12/28/2021 10:08:43 pm
For point 4 - "Pick the right sized Air Conditioner", how do you go above choosing the right sized AC? Can you explain more on that? Thanks. 1/20/2022 02:20:21 am
Thank you for explaining that while not every night will be cool enough to turn off the air conditioner, it does help to give your air conditioning some rest occasionally. We will definitely do that once an A/C gets installed in our new home. For now, I'll look for an HVAC contractor near our place to take care of the residential air conditioning installation. 1/28/2022 12:05:07 pm
Thank you for reminding me that one of the best ways to have our air conditioning unit run efficiently is to switch the unit off when we leave the house. The other day my wife noticed that our bills was high. I think we should practice these tips to ensre we are more efficient with our air conditioning unit usage. 3/19/2022 03:18:12 am
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My home has been having a hard time keeping cool. It makes sense that I might have overworked my air conditioning system. It makes sense that I would want to get a professional to fix it for me. 3/29/2022 02:14:08 am
Indeed programmable thermostat is a good investment! This will save electric bill. 3/30/2022 05:26:14 am
Thanks for pointing out that the right size of the unit matters to ensure that it can effectively and efficiently cool or heat your home. I should probably hire a heating specialist to help me out with the unit that I should buy for my future home. It will be constructed this coming summer, and it is a two-bedroom, one-story bungalow. 4/5/2022 09:25:03 am
I appreciate that you explained every now and again, air conditioners might use some simple maintenance. My best friend is looking for some info, this should help him. I appreciate that you helped me learn more about residential AC system repair. 4/11/2022 09:41:28 am
It's so cool that you explained how we could keep our AC in good shape and avoid costly mistakes. The other day, my wife and I decided we'd like to invest in an air conditioner for our home. We want to get the AC installed before summer arrives, so we'll look into it and read your maintenance tips too. Thanks for the advice on basic and advanced maintenance for an AC. 4/15/2022 12:42:46 pm
Thank you for explaining that you can close vents in certain rooms that aren't in use to make sure you don't waste energy. I've been wondering how we might be able to ensure that all of our systems are running smoothly and efficiently this summer. I didn't think to try something like this to help our AC, but we'll be sure to try it out. 4/16/2022 02:21:19 am
It's a really impressive blog. This is very valuable information for me about tips for efficiently using air conditioners this summer. Thanks for sharing these informative tips with us. Keep sharing your posts. 4/22/2022 10:45:55 pm
I appreciate that you explained that to control the climate of your house., you could use a thermostat to review the data. Last night, my brother told me that he and his wife were planning to make the most out of their air conditioning and have a energy-efficient usage, and he asked if I had any idea what would be the best option for them. Thank you for this informative article, I'll be sure to tell him that they can consult a trusted air conditioning service as they can provide more information about the process. 5/27/2022 04:34:46 pm
Thank you for sharing these awesome tips to make air conditioner more efficient. 6/28/2022 10:39:55 am
My house has been really hot this month. I think that my air conditioner isn't working much. I'll make sure to follow your advice to choose the right size of AC. 7/2/2022 06:00:00 am
It’s no secret that the summers can be brutally hot. And while most of us have air conditioners to help keep us cool, it’s important to remember that these units need regular care and maintenance to function properly. Otherwise, you may find yourself dealing with a broken AC unit in the middle of a heatwave 7/6/2022 07:51:24 pm
Proper AC maintenance at this time of the year really sounds like something we should pay more attention to. Cooling and heating will be very crucial to maintain comfort around here, and I feel like any kind of breakdown will cause a lot of irritation if we don't solve it quickly. I'd rather prevent breakdowns from happening in the first place, so I'll ask an HVAC expert in the area to help me out with some maintenance. 7/9/2022 12:17:05 am
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Most people assume that the AC has no problems as long as it’s running. The truth is, your air conditioner requires regular care to maintain its performance throughout. Therefore, you shouldn’t put off scheduling your AC maintenance longer to ensure it runs well. 7/31/2022 01:00:58 pm
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You make a great point about getting a programmable thermostat. I think my AC is running a little hot. I'll have to hire someone to replace my coils. 8/12/2022 05:25:07 am
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You made an excellent point that when looking to have an air conditioning installed, it is best that we are mindful of the size. It makes sense as that way, we will choose the right unit for our home. Since I need to have a new unit installed, I will definitely choose the right size for my bedroom.
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This post made an excellent point that when we are looking to have heating installed for our home, we should always hire professionals. This is because they are trained and qualified for the task. I will look at their ratings to determine the best contractor to hire. 9/4/2022 11:02:06 am
Know that a properly maintained system can maximize the lifespan of the HVAC system 9/12/2022 09:00:49 pm
I appreciate you reminding me to check that the filters are clean and that all coils are protected. My air conditioner has an issue in that it does not blow cool air. I'll call a technician to examine the AC system and set up a regular maintenance plan. 9/19/2022 02:59:54 pm
You made a good point when you explained that it is important to make sure that your air conditioning system is sized properly for your space. I would think that most HVAC technicians would have the proper equipment for measuring your space. If you hire an HVAC technician for help, you probably won't have to worry about purchasing a system that isn't sized properly. 9/21/2022 09:08:33 pm
Thank you for mentioning that it's advised to have a professional inspect your air conditioner once a year. As usual, I will use my air conditioners frequently as summer approaches. I will contact an air conditioning repair company to examine my air conditioner to ensure that it is in good operating order. 9/25/2022 12:06:31 pm
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Hey thanks for reminding us the importance of proper maintenance to help save on utility bills. I like that this post mentioned that we should monitor the frequency of use. I will definitely ensure that we are mindful of the requirements. 9/29/2022 11:28:09 pm
I appreciate you mentioning that even though it won't always be chilly enough at night to switch off the air conditioning, it does help to give your air conditioner a break from time to time. I recently moved into a new home, and I intend to buy air conditioners. I'll get new air conditioners for my home and follow your maintenance advice. 10/2/2022 07:41:22 pm
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Great information! These are the major problems for your HVAC system that leads to the replacement to get a new one. You should always look for regular maintenance of your cooling system if these are the problems that are bothering the HVAC system. 10/11/2022 09:15:00 am
These are some of the best benefits of proper and advanced heating and cooling systems. They will make your life easier for you and they will also reduce energy bills.
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"Lowering asthma and allergy attacks: People who use an air conditioner regularly can breathe easier. It will also keep dust particles in the air lower than in a house with no air conditioner. Children are more susceptible to asthma attacks if the dust is too high. It will also help to prevent and ease sneezing and coughing. In addition, low humidity in the house helps to relieve coughs and wheezes. Allergies can be caused by pollen or other kinds of allergens in the air. AC will filter out the allergens in the air. 10/23/2022 05:31:53 am
Know that a properly maintained system can maximize the lifespan of the HVAC system 10/28/2022 07:34:39 am
I agree. Without regular maintenance, your AC system will not be able to circulate the air in your home properly. Regular service visits will ensure your system has proper ventilation to keep the air quality in your home clean and free of irritants such as allergens and dust.A 10/31/2022 01:04:55 pm
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Thank you for explaining that you need to make sure to do some basic maintenance for your AC. I've been wondering how to take better care of our new AC that we had installed. I'll be sure to keep this in mind when doing other house maintenance. Leave a Reply. |
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