It is certainly the time of year when those homeowners that have a central air conditioning unit in their home have it working overtime. Unfortunately, this comfort does come at a cost, in the form of increased electric bills. A Brookline homeowner who was sticker shocked by her electric bill recently contacted us looking for ways to make her central air conditioning unit more energy efficient.
Give Your Home’s Ductwork Some TLC
Dust and debris in the vents can impede the airflow necessary to efficiently cool a home. Blocking the vents with furniture, toys and other items can also make a big difference in your air conditioning unit’s performance. Ductwork that is not connected to your air conditioning should be sealed and insulated.
Simple Steps Can Make It Easier To Cool Your Home
Closing curtains and blinds in the home during the day when the sun and heat outside it at its peak can keep the outside heat from raising the temperature indoors. On those very hot days avoiding using the oven and dryer can make a big difference in the air conditioning unit’s energy efficiency. These added sources of heat indoors mean that the unit will have to work even harder to cool the home.
Lamps and appliances that are placed too close to the thermostat can give you an inaccurate reading of the actual home’s temperature. This will result in the air conditioning working even harder to cool the home to a temperature that is actually lower than that set by the thermostat.
The homeowner in Brookline took our suggestions to heart, not only cleaning and insulating the home’s ductwork, but also keeping the blinds closed and heat producing appliances at a minimum during the day. They have already seen a significant improvement in their home’s energy efficiency as a result.
Our AC service technicians can check your air conditioner for signs of any problems. Call Joyce Cooling & Heating Inc. now (833) 222-4667 or Contact Us here.
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