3 Efficiency-Improving Steps For Your Air Conditioner

Before you start shopping for a larger, more expensive, more powerful air conditioning system, make sure that you haven't tried everything you can to make your current unit run more efficiently. These three checks, that can easily and expertly be completed by an HVAC professional, can help you keep your current system running longer and more efficiently than you might have thought possible. 

1. Keep It Clean

Cleanliness is one of the most effective ways to keep your system running at optimum efficiency. Like any other appliance that you own, the cleaner it is, the better it will operate. There are various valves, tubes, and filters throughout your air conditioning system that need to be clean in order to produce the most cool air while using up the least amount of energy. 

2. Be Mindful of Thermostat Placement

Your thermostat is the command center for your air conditioning system. It lets the system know what the current temperature is in an area so that the air conditioning system can bring the temperature down to more comfortable levels, as needed. If you have a thermostat that is placed near something in your home that regularly gives off its own heat, you'll find your air conditioner turning on to try to cool the entire home even though only one area is warm. 

Fireplaces, ovens, and even large televisions can cause this kind of issue. So being mindful of where your thermostat is placed can keep your air conditioning unit from expending unnecessary energy throughout the day. 

3. Don't Set The Thermostat So Low

The cooler you set your thermostat, the harder your air conditioning system has to work to keep the house cool. Some figures suggest setting your thermostat to somewhere between 75 and 80 degrees, meaning your air conditioning system will only turn itself on when your home begins to reach over 80 degrees. This is still quite a bit warm for some people. Others understand that they are going to save big on their energy bills if they can stand a little extra warmth in their homes. 

You could always cool down by moving around less while you're inside your home, drinking plenty of icy cold water, and remaining in naturally cooler areas of your home, such as the basement. The less you push your air conditioning unit to fight against hotter temperatures, the longer your system will last without needing to be repaired. For more information, or if your AC unit needs repairs, visit Perry Heating Cooling.


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