Many of us that want nothing more than to save money are actually throwing it down the AC vents. It’s good to be aware, so here are six mistakes you may be making with your air conditioning in Orlando.
- Changing Your AC filters: Mark Mendell, a staff scientist with the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory’s Indoor Environment Group says, “If you have a badly maintained system, it can become contaminated with microorganisms that may be harmful if inhaled.” Among those harms, he mentions allergies and asthma problems. You should change your AC unit’s filter once every three months, unless your system runs all the time. If it does, change your filter once a month. Doing so will save your lungs and you 5% to 15% on your monthly energy bill.
- Service your system annually: It is necessary to have your AC unit’s fins and coils, so be sure to call an air conditioning Orlando expert to service your system once a year.
- Programmable thermostat: You can save hundreds of dollars on your AC bill annually by having your system automatically raise the temperature at the times of day you’re at work or not at home. Nest thermostats are innovative and are able to be controlled by your smartphone, rendering programming that much simpler.
- Setting thermostat too low: For every degree you raise the temperature on your thermostat, you can save up to 3% on your electric bill. The human body can adjust to unfamiliar temperatures within a week or two, research shows. Thus, raising your thermostat into the upper 70s will only help you save money.
- Take full advantage of fans: Ceiling fans remove some of the burden off your AC unit with the added cooling. Some people may not be aware that making sure your ceiling fans turn counterclockwise during the summertime promotes added airflow.
- You need blinds or curtains: Closing blinds and curtains to block out the sun’s rays will shield your home areas from the sun’s uncomfortable heat.
We all make mistakes. The important thing, for your wallet and you, is to find and fix those mistakes. Sometimes, they are easily rectifiable. For all the other issues with your AC, call the air conditioning Orlando experts at All Temp at 407-857-7800. It’s too hot to worry about your AC; let us handle it.
