Now that summer is on its way out and fall is coming upon us, you might want to consider some new Brandon AC best practices. Even in Florida, autumn does not just mean new colors for leaves, but it also means a welcomed drop in temperature and humidity. Because the daily temperature is no longer in the 80s, fall is a good time to adjust your AC and home to your needs and budget. Here are some tips for getting the most out of your AC unit in the new season.
- Plant trees and plants. You might not be able to successfully plant shrubbery in the winter, so this is your best chance to not only improve your home’s appearance, but also cool down your home. Leafy trees impede the sun’s rays from going in your home which in turn lowers the internal heat of your house. Plus, the Department of Energy says that if trees or shrubs shade your air conditioner, you could boost your AC’s efficiency by up to 10 percent. Fall foliage can not only save you money on power bills, it can better your Brandon AC unit.
- Work with the outside temperature, not against it. After summer, even 78 degrees feels cold. If you like the refreshing feeling of air conditioning but do not like being cold, just adjust your thermostat to be a couple degrees less than the outside temperature. In addition to saving money, your body will get accustomed to that temperature so when you leave your home, it will not feel unbearably hot outside.
- Get a fan! Sometimes it is just a bit too warm outside, but there is no need to adjust your thermostat when it is just a couple degrees too hot. In fall, a fan can cool you down and use less power than an AC. Furthermore, fans use less power and that way you can save money on your power bill since you use less AC in the fall than summer.
Though these tips are helpful, sometimes you might just need a new Brandon AC system after a hot summer, especially if yours is old or not an EnergyStar unit. If this is the case for you, do not hesitate to schedule an appointment with one of our HVAC experts at All Temp Air Conditioning today. Call our office at 407-857-7800.
