When the summer sun begins to bear down on your home or commercial space intensely, then you need to make certain that your HVAC system is equipped to combat that thermal energy with an efficiency cooling cycle. As you know all too well, cooling costs money, and making sure that your AC is in good working order is important not only for performance, but also for energy efficiency. Improving your energy efficiency is not just about reducing the load on your electrical grid and thus on fossil fuel consumption for environmental reasons; it’s also about saving bucks. In today’s blog post, we’d like to look at some energy efficient cooling tips that you may find useful this cooling season.
- Routine maintenance. If you’ve never hired an air conditioning maintenance service, or you can’t remember the last time you did, then it’s probably ripe for a tune-up. This cost-effective service is a great way to ensure that your system is optimized for cooling. During the inspection, cleaning and adjustment, we look closely at the system for signs of damage, and we also remove dust and debris from the coils that can result in increased energy consumption. There are numerous benefits to be had from regular tune-ups, but energy efficiency is certainly a major one.
- Dress appropriately. This may seem common sense, but it’s worth keeping in mind as you go through the summer. By dressing appropriately for the outside temperature indoors, you can likely raise the thermostat ever so slightly, which can result in substantial savings in the long-term.
- Enjoy a cold beverage. Break out those ice trays and pour yourself a glass of lemonade. Consuming cold drinks can cool you down on those hot days, and the cooler you feel, the more you can save on your energy bill by adjusting the thermostat accordingly.
- Install ceiling fans. Ceiling fans are not just for spaces without comprehensive HVAC systems. They are an excellent way to boost energy efficiency and to improve the comfort of your living space. By circulating cooled air that tends to remain close to the floor, a ceiling fan may be just what you need to become more efficient without sacrificing comfort.
Call our technicians today to ensure that your home cooling remains energy efficient and reliable in Boerne, TX.
