Tips
In the hot and humid weather, it is important to keep your air conditioner running at its best year-round. This includes providing regularly scheduled preventative maintenance that can help in avoiding costly repairs. The tips below can help you save on electricity costs tremendously, as well as help your system work better for a longer period of time.
Replace the air filter on a regular basis — This is important to not only keep your air conditioner working properly, but also to keep the air quality at a high level. Additionally, doing this can save on energy costs, as the air conditioning unit works more efficiently and uses less power.
Set your air conditioner at a higher temperature during the day when no one is around — When you get home, don't set the air conditioner down lower than it needs to be, as this can overwork the unit and may lead to it freezing up.
Always look for the ENERGY STAR and EnergyGuide labels. ENERGY STAR is much more energy-efficient and saves you money. Using ENERGY STAR products can drastically reduce your energy bills.
Be sure your insulation does not need replacing — If your insulation is not doing its job, you might be wasting energy.
Using a ceiling fan with your air conditioning system will help cool air circulate without using very much energy.