Living in Florida means that it gets hot in the summer, and chances are you are spending more for electricity on your AC unit than for all of the rest of the electrical devices in your home put together. In some places, up to 70% of electricity bills during the summer months represent the energy used by your air conditioning unit(s). If you suspect your bill is too high, it might mean your unit needs servicing, so call the Brandon air conditioning service experts at All Temp AC and Refrigeration to bring your unit back to peak efficiency. Here are some other things that might be making your AC unit use more electricity than need be include:
- Buying More AC than is Needed: In life, bigger isn’t always a better thing. If your AC unit is too big for the size of your home, your bill will be too high as well. The reason? It might be cooling your house so quickly that it doesn’t have time to remove the humidity inside, making it feel musty all the time.
- Putting Your Unit in a Hot Place: AC units work more efficiently when they are located in the shade, thus it’s best to put them on the side of the house that offers shade on them during the late afternoon when it’s hottest outside.
- Crowding the Unit: While AC units like shade, they don’t much care for shrubs or other plants that are too close. That can lead to excessive stress due to poor ventilation, clogged coils, and higher bills.
- Forgetting About Maintenance: AC units need servicing periodically if they are to run at peak efficiency, which means lower electricity bills. AC units need new parts occasionally, cleaning, and calibration. Perhaps most importantly, don’t forget to replace the filter every couple of months.
- Not Getting an Automated Thermostat: Old school thermostats keep the house at a constant temperature regardless of who is home. Programmable thermostats raise the temperature inside the home when no one is there, reducing the workload. The thermostat then brings the temperature back to a nice cool temperature before everyone gets home from school or work. Replacing the old kind with the new can reduce the electricity bill dramatically, depending on how long the home remains empty.
Following these tips can help you save money on your energy bills. If you haven’t had your AC unit serviced this year, call the Brandon air conditioning service professionals at All Temp AC and Refrigeration at (813) 630-9400. We can help your unit run more efficiently, results you’ll see on your next electricity bill.
