Learning About HVAC Equipment

If you live in a hot climate, you most likely rely on your home's air conditioner around the clock to keep your house cool during the hottest months of the year. But staying cool comes with a price tag, and many homeowners dread receiving their electric bill during the summer, since running the air conditioner often can drastically increase the bill. Luckily, there are several things that you can do to help keep your home comfortable without breaking the bank. Use the following tips to help ensure that your home's air conditioner runs more efficiently during the summer: 

Schedule a Tune-Up

One of the biggest mistakes homeowners make is not having their home's A/C inspected, tuned-up, and maintained during the spring months. When you have a certified residential HVAC technician inspect and tune-up your air conditioner, you can rest assured that all components are clean, functioning properly, and ready to operate at maximum efficiency. Investing in an A/C tuneup prior to the summer can potentially save you a lot of money on your monthly electric bills.

Check Your Air Filters

An air filter can become dirty and clogged a lot faster than people realize. If you are running your air conditioner regularly, it is essential to have a clean air filter. When an air filter is dirty or clogged, it restricts airflow in your home, which results in your air conditioner having to work harder to keep your home clean. During the summer months, it is in your best interest to check your air filter often and replace it as needed.

Keep Lamps Away from Your Thermostat

A thermostat plays an important role in your air conditioner's efficiency. If you have a table lamp, floor lamp, or other heat-producing appliance in close proximity to your home's thermostat, it can cause the thermostat to have problems gauging the correct temperature inside the house. As a result, the thermostat will detect a higher air temperature and your air conditioner will run more often. Make sure that your thermostat is away from all appliances so it can properly gauge the temperature.

Pay Attention to Furniture Placement

When placing furniture in rooms, it is very important to make sure that you are not blocking any air vents. If you accidentally block an air vent with a couch, bed, or another piece of furniture, cooled air will not flow properly, so your air conditioner will have to run longer in order to cool your home to the temperature that you have set on your thermostat.