8 Tips for Maintaining your Air Conditioning
By admin, July 20, 2009, Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money
- Ensure that your Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system is properly sized for your home and correctly installed. Bigger is not always better.
- At the beginning of cooler or warmer weather have a professional come out to inspect your HVAC system.
- Have your duct system checked for air leaks and proper insulation.
- Consider installing a “whole house fan” to improve circulation and ventilation throughout your home.
- Outside air conditioning units, or condensers, should be shaded.
- Check air filters once a month and replace at least every three
months as dirty filters make your system run and work harder than
necessary. If your air-conditioner is more than 15 years old, consider
replacing it with a newer, more efficient model that can use up to 40%
less energy than older models. - Install a new programmable thermostat and set it to raise the
temperature during the day when you’re not home, and to cool the house
down before you arrive home. Properly used, a programmable thermostat
can save 10-20% of your energy use. - Proper ventilation reduces the temperature and moisture buildup,
which can cause the air conditioner to work harder. Proper insulation
with high R-value insulation will keep more cool air in the house.
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