During this summer heat that has ravaged different parts of the country at different times, air conditioning is more important than ever. Today, I will talk about some tips and tricks to keep your air conditioning running smooth and cold!
Why Efficiency Matters
Keeping the air conditioner itself running efficiently is a great way to maintain reliability. Some indicators of poor efficiency:
– Unusual sounds
– Ice on the compressor
– Higher than normal utility costs
– Frequent cycling
To help resolve these issues, I present some tips and tricks:
Unblock and Vacuum Your Vents
This first tip may seem obvious, but it is easy to forget when we have so much going on during the day. Simply keeping the vents on the A/C unit clear is a great way to maintain the unit for the long haul. If the vents are allowed to remain blocked or impeded in any way, the A/C unit may overheat, become a fire hazard, or lose overall efficiency. All of these are undesirable, so keep that unit clean!
Keep Your Thermostat Away From Heat
Secondly, keep your thermostat in a neutral location. When your thermostat is placed near heat, it can cause it to request more cooling from the A/C system than necessary. This will raise your energy usage and your overall utility costs; not good! If your thermostat currently is located near heat sources, consider having it moved. More than likely, moving it will be worth it over the long term.
Batten Down the Hatches
Lastly, ensure that your home is closed up! This may seem logical, but don’t forget about one or two straggler windows that happen to be cracked open. The less opportunity cold air has to escape your home, the easier it is to stay cool AND use less cycles. I can’t tell you how many times I myself have forgotten to close a window in a room I barely use; it happens! Remember that keeping the house closed up will save you time and money with your air conditioning.
Stay Cool!
To sum it all up, there are so many ways to help get the most out of your air conditioner. Whether you gussy up your unit so it’s pristine, get your thermostat into a better location, or close your home up tight, you have no shortage of ways to get your home cooler with less effort. Make sure to check out why a realtor should be someone you trust, and stay cool!