Tip of the Day

In extreme weather conditions like these, there are many people who want to know ways to limit the power consumption of their HVAC systems.

 

Here are several tips:

 

1. Keeps Doors and Windows Tightly Closed – an open door or window can introduce a large amount of heat into a home that will cause your air conditioning unit to run much longer and harder.

 

2. Keep Window Blinds or Shades Closed – sunlight can also add a large amount of heat to your home.

 

3. Close-Off Registers in Unused Rooms – if there are unoccupied rooms in your home, it may be beneficial to partially close the supply registers in those rooms and then keep the doors to those rooms closed.

 

4. Make Sure Your Air Filter is Clean – a clogged air filter drastically reduces the cooling capacity of your air conditioner.

 

5. Make Sure Your Outdoor Unit is Clean & Clear – similar to a dirty filter, a clogged or restricted outdoor coil reduces the cooling capacity of your air conditioner (especially on hot days).

 

6. Set Your Thermostat Higher – a properly-sized cooling unit is designed to maintain a house temperature 20 degrees cooler than the outside temperature.  For example, 90 degrees outside = 70 degrees inside.  Operating outside these parameters causes extra work for your air conditioner.

 

7. Programmable Thermostat – a programmable thermostat can automatically raise and lower the temperature in your house based on programmed occupancy periods, saving up to 35% on energy usage.

 

8. High-Efficiency Equipment – modern HVAC systems are designed to save money on energy consumption.  Similar to MPG on a car, air conditioners have a SEER rating that shows how efficiently they operate.  Some new models are more than 2x efficient than models produced just 10 years ago.

 

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