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Make Your AC Efficient This Summer
The document provides tips for homeowners to save money on air conditioning costs, which average $375 annually and account for 15% of electricity bills. Key recommendations include checking the SEER rating, using a properly sized system, installing a programmable thermostat, maintaining clean filters, and sealing duct leaks. Regular maintenance and the use of ceiling fans can also enhance cooling efficiency and reduce expenses.
Make Your AC Efficient This Summer
- 1. YOUR AC EFFICIENT THIS KEEP SUMMER The tipsyou need to stay cool and save money
- 2. AIR CONDITIONING IS EXPENSIVE. AC has anannual cost of over $11 billion to US homeowners About 85% of US homes have AC systems that cost an average of $375 in electricity each year More that 15% of the average home's electricity bill is spent on AC costs
- 3. SO WHAT CAN YOU DO TO AVOID SPENDING SO MUCH? Use these tipsto keep your money and your cool.
- 4. 1. CHECK YOUR UNIT'S SEER RATING The Seasonal EnergyEfficiency Ratio will tell you how much cooling power your system creates for every unit of energy it uses. Aim for SEER 16 or higher to save money and be energy- efficient.
- 5. 2. USE A SYSTEM THAT IS THE RIGHT SIZE FOR YOUR HOME If your centralair system is too powerful for the size of your house, it will kick on and off frequently and cool inefficiently. If it is too small, your system will be working overtime this summer and cost you more money.
- 6. 3. USE A PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTAT A programmable thermostatallows you to control your home's temperature at any time. You can raise the temperature at night or while you're at work to save money on cooling costs.
- 7. 4. REGULARLY CLEAN YOUR UNIT'S FILTER Your system can'trun efficiently without a clean filter. Most are disposable, so be sure to replace the system's filter at least once a month.
- 8. 5. INSTALL CEILING FANS IN YOUR HOME Ceiling fans makeyou feel cooler so that you can raise the temperature in your home and be comfortable while still saving money. Just turn the fan off when you leave the room and be sure that it's blowing air down, not up.
- 9. 6. DON'T LOWER THE TEMPERATURE WHEN YOU TURN ON THE AC Turning the temperaturedown extremely low when you turn on your unit for the first time won't make your home cool any faster -- instead, it just wastes energy. Set your thermostat to the temperature you want you house to be.
- 10. 7. INSPECT YOUR DUCTS FOR LEAKS Your air conditionermay be functioning perfectly, but if your ductwork is faulty, you're wasting money and cool air. Ducts should be pulled tight and have no places for conditioned air to escape.
- 11. 8. HAVE YOUR SYSTEM CHECKED ON A REGULAR BASIS Keep your airconditioning system running smoothly by scheduling regular maintenance. A professional can tell you exactly what to do to get the most out of your unit, even when it's functioning well. Regular tune-ups can extend the life of your AC system.
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