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Cutting down on energy expenses is one of the best ways to keep your budget in check–especially during the summer in New England. Air conditioner energy efficiency is essential as your AC system can account for almost half of your total household energy use. Here are a few things you can do to dramatically improve your air conditioner energy efficiency.
1. Clean Air Filters
Dirty air filters prevent proper air circulation in the home, and good circulation is essential for feeling comfortable during warmer months. Make sure you’re changing the air filter at least once per month. During times of very heavy use, check the filter every two weeks to see if it needs an early replacement.
2. Proper Care for the Outdoor Unit
The outdoor unit of your AC system does all the heavy lifting, but it’s often ignored as it sits alone in your yard. First, make sure that the area surrounding the unit is free from plants, debris, trash, or toys. Second, ensure that the outdoor unit has at least some shade during the hottest portion of the day. A shaded unit can boost your air conditioner energy efficiency by up to ten percent.
3. Raise Indoor Temps
You can increase your air conditioner energy efficiency by almost ten percent for every degree you bump up the thermostat. Try raising the thermostat by 5 degrees when you leave for the day and overnight. You can also use fans in the busiest rooms so you don’t have to cool your entire house in order to be comfortable in one room.
4. Shade West-Facing Windows
While letting in a bit of sunshine might brighten the mood in your home, the hot rays of the sun will make your air conditioner work harder to cool your home. Instead, shade the windows that get the most direct sunlight; typically, west-facing windows let in the most sunlight.
5. Avoid Heating up the Home
Using your clothes dryer and oven during the hottest parts of the day will make your AC system work overtime. Instead, save baking and laundry for early morning and evening hours, or consider hanging clothes outside to dry and use no energy at all! It can also be helpful to keep lamps and other heat-producing appliances away from your thermostat, as they may cause your air conditioner to run unnecessarily.
The Ultimate Cost-Saving Strategy
Massachusetts homeowners do not have to tackle energy efficiency on their own. Instead, enlist the help of specialists who spend each and every day helping homeowners boost air conditioner energy efficiency, as well as the efficiency of their entire homes. When you schedule a no-cost home energy assessment from Wattson Home Solutions, you’ll receive:
- No-Cost Programmable Thermostat. If you’re like the rest of us and have trouble remembering to reset the thermostat when you head to bed or leave for the day, a programmable thermostat does all the remembering for you.
- No-Cost LED Light Bulbs. Not only are incandescent bulbs inefficient, but they are also being phased out across the country. We’ll even install the bulbs for you.
- No-Cost Smart Power Strips. Most of today’s devices draw a small amount of energy even when they are powered off. A smart power strip helps put an end to that unnecessary energy use.
- Air Sealing and Insulation Evaluation. A trained expert will go through your home and evaluate how airtight and well-insulated your home is. Then, they’ll create a personalized plan for preventing energy loss.
- Incentive Screening. We’ll comb through energy rebates and incentives to find out which ones you may qualify for so you can save on your energy efficiency plans.
A no-cost home energy assessment is a quick and easy way to address a number of energy efficiency problems in your home, including those that will help boost your air conditioner energy efficiency. In just a couple of hours, you can save up to 35 percent on your home energy bills!
To learn more or to schedule your no-cost home energy assessment, contact Wattson Home Solutions today!
