Posted by Raymond Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning on Tue, Apr 20, 2010
Keep Your Air Conditioner Running all Summer Long with an A/C Performance Check
If you want to keep your Lorain County air conditioner running efficiently all summer long, you should schedule an annual A/C Performance Check with your Lorain County air conditioning professional. An annual inspection will not only keep your air conditioner running smoothly all season long, it will ensure that energy is not being wasted which will save you money on your monthly cooling bills.
Maintain Your Air Conditioner with theses Tips
Particularly if you have an older air conditioning unit, you will want to schedule your A/C Performance Check well before you might need to turn on the air conditioning. Older units can develop coolant leaks. If you run your air conditioner without sufficient coolant, it’s like running your car engine without enough oil – a disaster in the making. Of course, the upside is that you’ll be installing a new energy-efficient air conditioner and that will save you money for years to come!
Once you get the A-OK from your Lorain County air conditioning professional, there are a few things you should know about using and maintaining your air conditioner:
- Always keep your air filter clean for best performance. Filters should be changed every 30 to 90 days depending on the type you use, more often if you have pets. Allergy and asthma sufferers may also want to change A/C filters more often.
- Click you’re thermostat fan setting to On instead of Auto. By running the fan constantly, you keep the cool air in your home circulating which keeps your Lorain County home cooler. Your outdoor air conditioner condenser will only go on when the house temperature rises above your thermostat setting. Running the fan should allow you to set your thermostat a degree or two higher and still be comfortable. Because the condenser is running less often, you save money.
- Close off vents in cool downstairs rooms and open vents hotter upstairs rooms to promote more even cooling of your home.
Getting your cooling system checked annually is important. That is why each month we are giving away two FREE A/C Performance Checks! Sign-up to win.
Posted by Raymond Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning on Thu, Jun 11, 2009
Are you trying to save money on your energy bills and still want all the comfort that comes with running your air conditioner this summer?
Some of the most effective things you can do are easy and only take a minimal effort. So, whether it is to just save a little money or even if it is just to be a little more kind to the environment, here are a few tips to help.
- 1. Use drapes, shades or blind over your windows during sunlight hours to reduce the amount of heat that the sun infiltrates.
- 2. If you do not have a ceiling fan in your home, consider installing one near your air conditioner. A fan will keep the airflow steady. As a cheaper option, you should consider purchasing a standing fan that would fulfill the same purpose as a ceiling fan.
- 3. Thoroughly clean or replace air conditioner filters each spring through a service provider like Raymond Plumbing & Heating. Filters should be cleaned monthly during the cooling season and once every other month the rest of the year. Doing so can save 5 percent of the energy used, because a dirty or clogged filter means the air conditioner must work harder to provide the same amount of cool air.
- 4. Make sure to have a spring (for air conditioning) and fall (for heating) maintenance check done by a local utilities service provider. Keeping your systems in peak performance will always save on energy costs. If you are in the West side of Cleveland to Lorain Ohio area, consider us at Raymond Plumbing & Heating.
- 5. When you are away from your home, lower the speed of the air conditioners’ fan. Your home will remain cool and you will be using less energy.
- 6. Make sure there is good airflow around your unit. Keep the outside unit clear of plants and keep grass clippings, cotton wood and leaves off the coil.
These tips and others can be found at www.purityplanet.com. We, at Raymond hope you find them useful and cost-effective for your home comfort.
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