Save Money on Energy Bills While Staying Cool
Living in Florida has its perks, but it does mean spending a lot of money on cooling costs. High heat and humidity prompt homeowners to crank up the air conditioning for a break from the heat. However, there are some ways homeowners can help reduce their cooling costs without sacrificing cooling and comfort. This post will share some simple ways to help lower cooling bills without surrendering to the summer heat.
Install Ceiling Fans and Use Them Wisely
Ceiling fans are one way to help stay cool during the summer and can be used along with air conditioning for home comfort. Air conditioners use a lot of power to cool a home, while a ceiling fan uses very little. To maximize the use of ceiling fans, ensure they spin counterclockwise in the summer to push cool air down into the room, creating a downdraft.
Ceiling fans speed up the evaporation of moisture on people’s skin, which makes them feel cooler. This allows homeowners to turn up the thermostat when ceiling fans are used with the air conditioning, which can save homeowners money on their cooling costs.
Clean Air Filters
Replacing air filters on time with new, clean air filters is important for the efficiency of the air conditioning system and the quality of air in a home. An air filter's job is to keep dust and debris out of the system, but as it does this, it can become dirty and clogged, restricting airflow.
Dirty air filters force the air conditioner to work harder, using more energy and increasing cooling costs. In addition to this, a clogged and dirty AC filter can lead to poor indoor air quality. Changing an air filter usually at least every three months helps ensure that the AC system runs efficiently, saving homeowners money on energy bills, and helps keep the home’s air cleaner and healthy.
Smart Thermostat Installation
Another tip to help homeowners keep their energy bills lower during the summer is to upgrade to the latest thermostat technology. Smart thermostats are devices that can be used to help the household reduce their energy costs while keeping homes cool and without sacrificing comfort.
Smart thermostats have many features that can reduce the energy the system uses, such as a vacation mode that can help reduce energy costs while people are away from the house for an extended time, auto-scheduling that can automatically adjust the temperature settings to reduce energy usage based on the daily schedule of residents, geofencing that can track when people come and go from the home to save energy but ensure the home is comfortable before people get home, and more.
About Elite Electric, Plumbing & Air
Elite Electric, Plumbing & Air has been serving the Jupiter community and surrounding areas since 1988. They provide upfront pricing, on-time arrival, and fast turnarounds. Call them for ceiling fan installation and air conditioning services in Jupiter, FL.