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Get More for Less: Home Cooling Hacks for Summer 2018
Get More for Less: Home Cooling Hacks for Summer 2018
Posted: June 18, 2018
Upgrading to a new high-efficiency air conditioner can be a smart move – especially if your current cooling system has a decade of summers behind it. But you don’t have to spend a ton of money to get better performance from your A/C.
Here are eight ways to get more cooling bang for less buck this summer:
Supplement your A/C with fans – Blowing air cools the skin, making you feel comfortable at higher temperatures. With the help of ceiling fans, you can set your thermostat 3-4 degrees warmer without any loss of comfort.
Minimize solar gain – Invest in window treatments that block solar light and heat to reduce your home’s cooling load.
Use vents wisely – Why pay to cool a room you aren’t using? Close vents in unused rooms and keep registers free of obstructions. Consider duct sealing, too: a recent study showed that professional sealing could save you up to 15 percent or more on your monthly HVAC bills.
Generate less heat – Use your propane grill rather than your stove or oven and hang clothes outdoors to reduce your cooling load and bills.
Get a tune-up – An air conditioner will lose about five percent efficiency each year without routine professional maintenance – meaning that a cooling system tune-up will virtually pay for itself in a single cooling season (while also extending the life of your equipment and keeping it running reliably).
Stay cool and spend smart this summer! And if you’re ready to explore options for a new home cooling system, contact us today for a FREE, no obligation estimate.