Don’t you love that feeling when you have the chance to switch over the thermostat from heating to cooling? So do we! With spring in the air and winter in the rearview mirror, it’s time to think about the working condition of your Hurricane home’s air conditioner, both in terms of AC repair or seasonal servicing. So what can you do to get the most out of your air conditioner without driving up your monthly energy costs? Teays Valley Service Experts has a few insights:
- Turn it up – when you first turn on your air conditioner, take a few days to test out a variety of temperatures to find where you feel the most comfortable. Begin by setting your thermostat to a temperature that you might think is a tad too high. Then, work on making small incremental changes until you achieve a temperature where you feel comfy. Keeping your thermostat set higher can keep your AC from continuously running, saving you money over a period of time. The longer your air conditioner is running, the more energy you're eating up—and the more money you're spending. Even one degree warmer can make a big impact in the cost of your monthly energy bills, so take time to tinker.
- Consider the humidity – when you consider how much you can save, it can be tempting to clinch your teeth and deal with the heat by completely turning off your air conditioner. However, what can easily be forgotten is that air conditioners can help dehumidify your home in addition to cooling it. So if humidity is an issue for you, be sure to think twice before turning off your air conditioner.
- Keep it serviced – every time we talk about energy savings and efficiency, the importance of air conditioner service cannot be harped on enough. Keeping your air conditioner serviced makes certain that all the pieces of your system are in working order before you begin using it all the time. Preventative maintenance is one of the most crucial steps to your system operating efficiently and keeping major AC repair at bay.
- Double team – using fans in addition to your air conditioner is a great way to keep your home cooler and keep the air circulating. Teays Valley Service Experts recommends tag-teaming to allow you to keep your air conditioner from running as often, and that reduced usage can create savings. It may also potentially help keep your home comfortable enough to raise your thermostat a degree or two.
Keeping your home comfortable when it gets hot in Hurricane isn’t as difficult as it may seem. And it doesn’t have to be so costly either. Luckily for you, there are a variety of ways that you can maintain or improve your comfort while also attempting to decrease your monthly energy costs. Whether you have questions about AC repair and air conditioner service or would like to know more about energy efficiency, contact your local Hurricane HVAC experts at Teays Valley Service Experts to learn more.