Maplewood A/C Tips: Save on Air Conditioner Energy Costs!

When the weather becomes warm in Maplewood, many people begin looking to their air conditioners to help keep them comfortable and refreshed. In the summer when certain days are blazing hot many people want to know how they can get the most out of their air conditioner! First, we always recommend an air conditioner tune-up. Weltman A/C tune-ups bring thorough cooling system evaluations. These tune-ups can prolong the life of your unit and increase its efficiency. But even when that is done there are plenty of other useful tips homeowners can put into effect to save on energy bills.

The second, and most obvious advice we give is to have your filter changed. A regularly changed filter allows your system to exert less energy and save you money. Another great way to save is to turn the temperature up on your air conditioner. Even if you turn it up only when you are not home or perhaps at night, this will conserve energy and still keep you nice and cool.

If your home is warmer your air conditioner has to work harder to keep it cool. One way to help this is by using CFL bulbs, as they produce less heat than their incandescent counterparts. You can also apply window tints to your home’s windows in order to keep out more light and not inhibit your ability to see out of them. Your oven generates plenty of heat, if you try to use it less in the summer your A/C unit won’t need to work to counteract its heat. Another great idea is to make sure your attic is properly insulated. Weltman provides excellent attic and ductwork repairs and installations to our valued Maplewood customers year round. We can help make your home more efficient!

Try some of these helpful tips, and make sure to call Weltman for an A/C tune-up, and you are on your way to a cool summer with more money in your pocket!