As spring time approaches, call Michael J. Messick Plumbing Heating & A/C to service, repair, or replace your A/C unit. Keeping the A/C in top shape allows it to run efficiency, saving you money.
87% of US households use air conditioning, which adds up to quite an electric bill for many people.
Seven best ways to save money and protect the environment while using air conditioning:
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1. Replace all your old air conditioners for those rated as Energy Star. Energy Star is an 18-year-old government backed program that has become the nationally accepted symbol for protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency. Energy Star is becoming the gold standard for any type of appliance.
2. With window units, have the air conditioner fit the size of the room. If you have a small room and a huge air conditioner, you are wasting money. Conversely, if you have a huge room and a small air conditioner, the unit will be strained and inefficient. Same idea for whole house units. Have a calculated load test performed when replacing unit to ensure maximum efficiency.
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3. If it’s cool at night, open the windows and turn off the air conditioning.
4. In the morning as it begins to warm up, close the windows and close the shades on the south side of your home.
5. Turn the air conditioning (thermostat) up a couple of notches. You can be comfortable at 76 or 78 degrees. Try to go as high as you can reasonably tolerate.
6. Close the doors of rooms that not using, or using very little.
7. Use a fan to circulate air.
Be sure to call us early in the season to save the most money on your electric bill! 609-466-7971
