Summer weather in Logan can be brutal. But you don’t have to pick between being comfortably cool and saving money on your utility bills. We’ve assembled some tips to help you out.
The top thing you can do to stay comfortable and ensure energy efficiency is by maintaining your air conditioner. ENERGY STAR® suggests keeping your system running reliably and efficiently, and Western Mechanical, Inc. is able to assist. During an AC tune-up appointment, we’ll perform the following tasks noted by ENERGY STAR and more:
- Tighten all electrical connections and measure voltage and current on motors to make sure there’s safe operation of your system and the opportunity of a longer lifespan for major components.
- Clean the air conditioner’s evaporator and condenser coils as required. Dirty coils require your system to operate longer to do its job.
- Check system controls to ensure correct and safe operation.
- Look at refrigerant levels.
- Clean and adjust blower components to ensure correct system airflow.
Another crucial piece to keeping cool is regularly looking at your air conditioner’s air filter. A dirty filter may increase energy bills and damage your equipment, leading to premature failure. Our Western Mechanical, Inc. pros will inspect these for you at your tune-up appointment, but you’ll want to check the manufacturer’s recommendations to arrange your own schedule to swap them out.
Here are some other tips to keep your home comfortable and energy-efficient:
- Inspect thermostat settings to be sure your air conditioner keeps you cool when you are home and saves energy while you are gone.
- If you find yourself cool at night, you can turn off your air conditioner and open your windows. Let the crisp air cool your house for you! In the morning, shut your windows and window coverings to trap the cool air and block the sun’s heat.
- Use fans to your advantage. An ENERGY-STAR ceiling fan will allow you to set your thermostat a tad higher than you routinely would without feeling any changes in your comfort level.
- Another type of fan people routinely forget about when they’re working to keep cool is their bathroom ventilation fan. Make certain to run yours when you shower as well as 20 minutes or longer after you’re done to remove the heat and humidity from your home.
- Work to not leave lights on and running many appliances on the hottest days. Obviously, your stovetop and oven add heat into your home, but even normal activities like watching TV, working on the computer, and drying or curling your hair can increase the heat in your home.
If you’d like more ideas on how to keep your home cool and energy efficient this summer, give Western Mechanical, Inc. at call at 435-753-5515 or request an appointment with us online.