An air conditioning system is one of the must-have appliances in your home. It will come in handy during the hot summers. However, that also means that you may have to run it all the time in such conditions. Usually, when the temperatures rise, your air conditioning system will tend to be less efficient. That's because the difference between the outdoor temperatures and the indoor temperature you need the air conditioner to attain could be quite large. As such, it will have to work or run for a longer time, consuming more energy in the process. Fortunately, you can run your air conditioner more efficiently and reduce your energy bills. Here's how.
1. Close Your Curtains
Keeping your curtains closed during the hot summer afternoons is one of the easiest ways to help your air conditioning system run more efficiently. Doing this reduces the amount of direct sunlight entering your house, which in turn means that your air conditioning won't have to work as hard. However, remember that you can do this when no one is in the room or if those around don't mind having the curtains closed. Also, you don't need to close all the curtains. Focus only on the east- and west-facing windows.
2. Choose the Right Location for Your Thermostat
Your thermostat plays a vital role when it comes to how well your air conditioning system works. One crucial component you need to have in mind when installing it is to choose the right location. As a general rule of the thumb, avoid installing your thermostat next to heat producing appliances or hot windows. It can pick up the heat from the appliances or windows and make your air conditioner start running even when the room is actually cooler.
3. Use A Fan
A fan can create the cool breeze you need to feel comfortable during a hot summer afternoon. Fans generally consume less energy than air conditioning systems. What's more, with the fan running, you can set your thermostat above the recommended settings, reducing the energy consumption even more.
4. Maintain the Thermostat Settings
For efficiency, it is recommended that you set your thermostat as close as you can to the outdoor temperatures. You only need a slight difference between the indoor and outdoor temperatures to feel comfortable. Setting your thermostat way too low won't make your air conditioner cool any faster. Also, many homeowners tend to change their thermostat settings regularly depending on how hot it is. Constant temperature changes will only result in more energy use, so keep that in mind.
For more information, contact your local air conditioning repair service.
Hello! My name is Jake. I am the kind of guy who finds out about a subject and then who must learn everything he can about it. A subject I have focused on in recent times is HVAC. This might seem a little strange. However, my interest was sparked when an HVAC contractor visited my home to install a new air con system. He was really friendly and he took the time to answer my questions. Since then, I have been doing everything I can to learn about HVAC. I hope you enjoy reading what I have written on my blog.