Tips for helping your system run efficiently
We can’t think of many people, homeowners included, who don’t enjoy saving money. And while turning on your central air conditioning system for the summer season here in Connecticut usually means spending more money on energy bills, there are, in fact, things you can do around your home to save a dollar here and there, even while your AC is running.
Ways to spend less on your central air conditioning bills
Yes, if your central air conditioning is running, your energy costs are inevitably going to go up. However, we have good news – there are ways you can make your costs as manageable as possible. Here is a look at what you can do to help you get the most bang for your buck when it comes to your central air conditioning:
- Program your thermostat: This may sound like a small thing, but programming your thermostat can actually save you about 3% a day on your AC bills for each degree your temperature increases! Programmable thermostats take things one step further and allow you to adjust your home’s temperature as necessary. For example, you can set a programmable thermostat to lower the temperature when everyone is home and wants to stay cool and then set it to a higher temperature when everyone is out at school or work during the day.
- Clean your air filters: A clogged and dirty air filter will simply not allow for sufficient air flow and this will make your AC work double time to get its job done. This will certainly have a direct affect on your energy bills! Inspect your air filter monthly to see if needs to be cleaned or replaced.
- Help your AC out: You can do this by keeping doors and windows closed, shutting the blinds, curtains and shades, minimizing the use of appliances that produce lots of heat such as ovens and clothes dryers, turning on a ceiling fan and closing vents in your rooms that no one is in.
- Keep hot air out of your home and keep the cold air in: Adding caulking, weather stripping and insulation throughout your home will help with this.
- Don’t block vents: Make sure items such as rugs, curtains and furniture aren’t obstructing the vents in your home and blocking airflow.
- Schedule annual maintenance: The best way to ensure that your central air conditioning system is working as efficiently as possible is with annual maintenance from a professional service provider. A regular AC tune-up will also help catch small issues before they turn into huge (and expensive!) problems.
Jennings Oil & Propane is here for your central air conditioning needs
The expert technicians at Jennings Oil & Propane are here to help keep your Connecticut home cool and comfortable all summer long. We can help you pick out the air conditioning system that will work best for your house or you can call us for any repairs and maintenance that you need on your current AC.
Contact Jennings Oil & Propane to hear more about the air conditioning services that we provide throughout Connecticut!