5 Ways To Save Costs For AC

Energy costs can spike over the summer, so many homeowners look for methods to save money. To assist you in reducing your AC costs and lowering your energy costs this summer, we've outlined five strategies, including:

• Installing a Smart Thermostat,

• Duct leaks should be sealed using fans

• Window coverings,

• A smart thermostat should be installed.

• Committing to AC maintenance

We'll review these five tips in the following blog post to better understand how you might start reducing your AC costs.

1. Put in a Smart Thermostat

One of the easiest methods to save on air conditioning costs is to install a smart thermostat. With a smart thermostat, you can adjust your home's temperature according to your selected schedule, saving money on cooling costs. You can adjust the temperature during the day and night using this function.

If you want your home to be 74 degrees when you get home but want to save money on cooling costs, you might, for example, set your smart thermostat to 80 degrees while you're at work and automatically adjust it to 74 degrees by time you get there. As a result of your air conditioner not working as hard for 8 to 9 hours per day, the cooling cost is decreased in this situation.

You can use this method to save money even if you don't have a smart thermostat. Just change the temperature before and after you leave for the day. If you install a smart thermostat, you won't have to wait for the air conditioner to cool down after coming home to a hot house. A smart thermostat lowers the temperature gradually rather than abruptly, which is also less taxing on your system.

2. A Piece of Saving Advice: Repair any Leaks.

If your duct system has any leaks, you could be spending far more for cooling than you should. Your air conditioner cools your house by pulling in heated air, cooling it, and then using a duct system to distribute the chilled air throughout the entire building. If the ducts have leaks, some of the conditioned air may escape into the crawl spaces, attics, and other locations where they run. The more cooled air is lost, the more chilled air your system needs to create to keep the temperature where it is. Also, your energy expenditures will increase as your air conditioner works harder.

If your home's dust levels have recently increased and your AC expenses have mysteriously increased, your duct system may leak. A qualified technician may examine your system to determine whether a leak is substantial enough to require sealing. Even though sealing your ductwork will cost money, if you have leaks, it will raise your AC's overall efficiency, reduce your cooling costs, and perhaps even lengthen the system's lifespan.

3. Use Ceiling or Portable Fans as Per your Advice

If you want to spend less on air conditioning, raise the temperature and turn on the ceiling fan in your room. Although portable or ceiling fans don't cool the air, they help you feel cooler by circulating the air in the room, which can help you feel comfortable at a higher temperature while paying less for your monthly air conditioning expenditures.

4. Cover your Windows as a Money-Saving Tip

Because windows can let a lot of heat out, two-pane windows are recommended. But in the summer, covering your windows with blinds or drapes helps keep your home cooler. The quicker your air conditioner can raise the temperature inside your home to the setting you've set on the thermostat.

5. Savings Tip: Invest in AC Maintenance

Spending money on annual professional maintenance is the best way to lower your monthly AC bills. Your system's several components must all be working correctly to be effective. The more your system works, the less money will be spent on cooling costs.

Investing in an annual maintenance visit will allow a specialist to look over all of those parts, ensure that everything is working properly, and ensure that your system is running as effectively as possible. The cost of having a professional service for your AC system is justified, even though it is expensive. During a visit, a competent technician should identify any issues or inefficiencies, resulting in lower monthly cooling expenditures and longer system life.

A comprehensive checklist attesting to the thoroughness of the maintenance visit must accompany it. For instance, we have a list of precise tasks in the HVAC Repair Guide that we complete for indoor and outdoor systems. These include things like:

• monitoring the thermostat
• checking the system's functionality
• cleaning and inspecting the blower compartment, air filter, motor, and blower cleaning
• study of the fan motor and blades visually
• examining and making all connections and wiring more secure
• evaluating the compressor and condenser fan's amps and ratings to make sure that all of the safety features are engaged and working
• making sure the refrigerant pipes and valves are properly capped by checking them
• evaluating the effectiveness, age, condition, future problems, and other elements

Most HVAC companies offer maintenance packages, which are often cheaper than paying for tune-ups when they are needed. Whether you opt for a plan or a one-time tune-up, ensure the company you choose has a solid reputation and a list of what is included in a maintenance visit.