5 Unexpected Ways to Save On Cooling Costs

One of the best and unexpected ways to save on cooling costs is to plan ahead of the warm weather. Staying cool can get expensive, especially after the hot temperatures arrive without planning and regular system maintenance.

It’s a combination of exterior and interior changes from managing the timely use of appliances to covering and protecting the windows and doors.

Is Your System Functioning Optimally?

Here’s a simple test for determining the system is operating cost-effectively. Once the air conditioning system’s has been running for about 15 minutes, check the temperature settings by placing a thermometer on the inside supply register near the cooling unit, and then do the same at the air return vent. There should be a 14-20 degree difference between the air coming out and the air going back in. If the degree difference is greater than the 20, it’s time to call a professional. It’s always a good idea to contact a professional company specializing in air and heating systems, to help make the best decisions.

Key Tips

1. Planting shade trees and shrubberies around the exterior, particularly on the hotter sides of the structure can reduce the cost of cooling by 30%. When positioned properly, these trees and plants act as sun deflectors for the roof and windows, which are responsible for causing the majority of the inside heat.

2. Energy savings fluorescent bulbs generate less heat to operate without affecting the amount of light to a room, while helping to reduce the cost of cooling.

3. Technology, today offers some amazing systems for programming temperatures throughout the structure. The newer models allow the timers to control settings automatically according to temperature with little effort for saving on air-conditioning costs.

4. Roofing designs and materials have changed over the years with the development of more sun reflective standards to help reduce the cooling costs. If it’s cooler on the outside, it’s cooler on the inside.

5. The size of the AC unit is crucial for efficiency. These units are sized for room’s air capacity; small units are required to work harder drawing more energy resulting in higher costs. Finding the right unit size can reduce 30-50 percent of the cooling cost.

Get expert air conditioning service and advice for your Albuquerque home from Daniels Heating & Air Conditioning by calling (505) 898-8860!