There are many great tips and tricks to make your home A/C last longer. Even on the hottest days of summer, you’re A/C unit is working the hardest. These seven great A/C tips from Florida Dry will help you save energy, stay cool, and lower utility bills.
Check Your Filters
Do not neglect this important tip. By changing your air filters at least once a month you will be improving your air quality and your system will not be working as hard to supply cool air. This is an easy way to conserve energy and save money on any HVAC unit.
Keep A/C in the Shade
For the A/C to run efficiently, a shaded space around the unit will help the A/C with cooling the air. So the next time you check you’re A/C unit, make sure it is in the shade or provide shade.
Weather Seal
Keep the cold air from your home inside and keep the hot air from outside, out. Caulking or weather strips are all great ways to keep the insulation in the home.
Ceiling Fans
There is a method to the ceiling fan madness. In the summer, have your fan run counterclockwise for the air to flow down. In the winter, the ceiling fan should run clockwise on low to draw the room air up and force the warm air down.
The focus on the ceiling fans can save you a lot of money on A/C in the summer. Room fans are another great way to cool down the home and keep the air flowing.
Switch to an Energy-Efficient Model
Out with the old and in with the new. It might be time to say goodbye to your old model if it is no longer efficient and switch it out for an energy-efficient model. The benefit of buying an energy-efficient A/C is that the unit will turn off once space has cooled off. Not only does this save energy, but also money.
Setting the Thermostat
In the warmer months, set the thermostat to a different temperature when home vs. away. Not only will you be saving energy, but you’re A/C will thank you for not working so hard and your home a/c will last longer.
Keep It Clean
If the A/C unit is outside, keep the area around it as clean as you can. Any obstructions will prevent proper airflow and can close the vents. Keep it clean by removing all dirt and debris from the reflectors underneath the burners on the stovetop.
