Now that the summer season is upon us, the time has come for all of us to start switching on the air conditioner as a way to stay cool in the hot temperatures. However, many of us are always looking for ways in which we can do this without having to worry about spending a lot of money on our energy bills. Thankfully, there are many different ways in which this can be achieved.
Here are the four tips to save money on energy bill
*First and foremost, always take the time to ensure that all of your air vents are both open and clean. Oftentimes, your vents can end up getting shut for cleaning purposes, only for you to end up forgetting to reopen them. This means that in the event that you turn on your air conditioner, yet notice that a room or other area of your home is warmer than it should be, you should check all of the vents in that area and make sure that they’re open. Additionally, you should also ensure that the vents themselves are clean and free of any and all dust and dirt, both of which can easily collect in these areas. This is something that should be done both inside and outside your home in order to ensure that the vents are in good condition.
*If you currently have an air conditioner that is older and hasn’t been maintained properly, chances are it’s time to consider investing in a newer and more efficient model. While the cost of something like this may seem intimidating at first, it will be worth it in the long run. In fact, units with an Energy Star rating use up to 50% less energy than those of other manufacturers, meaning that a more efficient air conditioner with this type of rating will end up saving you a great deal more money on your energy bill during the summer season.
*Always ensure that you take the time to protect your unit from debris and from the sun. While a tree or an awning can provide a decent amount of shade to your unit, as well as reduce overall energy consumption so that your unit will be able to operate much more efficiently, it’s important to keep in mind that shrubbery and branches will still be able to get into the unit itself and interfere with how the unit is able to perform, thereby causing potential permanent damage as a result.
*It’s also important to think about gravity as well. Keep in mind that heat rises, meaning that during the summer season, the heat inside your home will end up rising to either the ceiling or the second floor, and the best way to get that heat out of your home is through the use of fans, whether they be ceiling fans or standing fans. Either one will help to move the air around the room, thereby resulting in a much cooler environment and providing better air circulation to help your home maintain a more even temperature. As a result, your HVAC unit won’t have to work as hard.