It’s clearly to the advantage of all homeowners in Southshore, LA to squeeze at least a little bit more efficiency out of their air conditioners. By making a few common sense decisions, you can improve the functioning of your AC and save considerable money on energy. Here are three simple ways in which you can use your AC more efficiently.
1. Clean Your Filters
To function at peak efficiency, your AC must allow for the smoothest airflow possible. Clean filters are indispensable to accomplishing this because if too much debris impedes the filters, that debris can prevent air from circulating. We recommend changing your filters about once every three months.
2. Get a Smart Thermostat
If you don’t already own a smart thermostat, we recommend upgrading to one. These devices expand your control over the indoor climate in your home, allowing you to determine precisely when and for how long your AC turns on. You can also choose the temperatures that best suit you, so the sensors in the device stop your AC precisely when your home reaches those temperatures, minimizing energy waste.
Also, you can use Wi-Fi connectivity to integrate the thermostat with your other smart devices, which will allow it to gather even more accurate data about your preferences. You’ll even have the ability to control your AC when you’re away from home.
3. Schedule Maintenance
Finally, you should allow a trained HVAC technician to provide maintenance on your AC and increase its efficiency in ways that you simply won’t be able to do on your own. Regular maintenance will clean away debris, check electrical connections and discover latent issues with your system that may be lurking under the surface.
These tips can save you money on utilities at any time of year, but they will prove especially valuable during the summer months when the weather heats up again in Southshore, LA. We recommend implementing them early so that you can be ready. If you need help, call Caribbean Breeze Heating & Cooling, and ask for our AC services.
