by Cooper Climate Control
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The cost of air conditioning seems to rise every year, pushing most of us to implement more efficient ways to keep our homes cool. Cooper Climate Control Heating and Air Conditioning has some tips to help you keep your cooling bills manageable.
One of the first things that you want to check and correct wherever it is needed is how well sealed your doors and windows are. Make sure windows and doors are properly weather-stripped. Small cracks in the door and window jambs allow cool air to escape, and hot air to intrude. Here are some additional suggestions for keeping your home cooler and save money at the same time.
Although the initial investment of installing a new air conditioning or heating system may be a bit steep, you will improve your quality of life and save money in the long run. Having a more energy efficient cooling system could save you hundreds of dollars annually on your monthly utility bills. This is especially true if you have an older home.
Here are some considerations about what to do within your home that will help:
- Check your air conditioning system annually
- Clean your air duct covers regularly
- Keep the sun out as well as the heat by closing your blinds, curtains, and drapes
- Utilize portable fans and even a few ceiling fans for the most frequently used rooms in the house – fans help to circulate the cooler air
- Replace old thermostats with programmable thermostats
- Turn the lights off when leaving the house
- Replace your old air conditioner unit with an energy saving new A/C unit
For the outside of your home, keep the lawn mowed around your outdoor cooling unit (compressor and fan), and remove any debris that has built up around it.
Beef up your defenses against all the elements. If you are debating whether to install a new cooling system or just repair the old one, figure out which is more cost-effective in the long run. Remember that when the repairs become more frequent, it is most likely time to replace the cooling unit. This is going to improve the air quality in your home while being cost-effective over the long term.
For more information on energy saving tips, contact us to request more information.
