Money Saving Tips: Air Conditionersactips

In most homes located in warmer (tropical) climates –  Florida homes included, air conditioning accounts for approximately 50 percent or more of the annual electric bill. Here are some tips to start controlling your energy consumption.

    1. Keep your thermostat at 78° with the fan switch on “auto.”

      78 degrees

      Keep thermostat at 78 Degrees

    2. Turn ceiling fans off when no one is in the room. Ceiling fans do not actually cool a room. They just make you feel cooler.

      Turn ceiling fans off when no one is in the room

      Turn ceiling fans off when no one is in the room

    3. Clean or change your A/C filter once a month.filter
    4. Maintain proper airflow through your system.

      Maintain proper airflow

      Maintain proper airflow

    5. Use shades, blinds, curtains to keep sunlight out during summer months.

      Keep sunlight out

      Keep sunlight out

    6. Avoid placing appliances that give off heat such as lamps or TVs near a thermostat.
    7. Consider buying a new A/C system. The older your A/C system is, the less efficient it is.
    8. Contact Our Service Company at 561-586-9288 to access your A/C ducts for leaks

 

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