Save Money and Stay Cool
Since the invention of the air conditioner, folk wisdom has existed to prevent energy bills from getting out of hand. There is a reason that stereotypes about kids touching dad's thermostat exist. With the cost of energy always increasing and the cost of living worsening, people need to try everything they can to keep cooling bills low without making life miserable. Luckily, there is an authority that can help to clear up the facts and fiction about reducing cooling bills. Here is some advice from local HVAC specialists to help homeowners reduce cooling costs while staying cool.
Utilize Ceiling Fans as They Were Intended
Before air conditioning was common in homes, people beat the summer heat with indoor fans. Even now, ceiling fans are standard in multiple home rooms, but most people have forgotten how effectively they can keep a space cool. The easiest way to remember which direction the fan should spin in the winter is to understand how the body cools itself. The body is constantly sweating, albeit in small amounts.
As air causes the sweat to evaporate, the body is cooled. The more air that rushes past the skin, the faster the evaporation and the more cooling effect is present. During the summer, making the fan spin counterclockwise causes a draft of air to rush downward from the fan, quickly cooling anyone under it. In the winter, the fan is reversed, so the draft is pushed upward, mixing the warm air near the ceiling with the cooler air pooling near the floor.
Remember AC Filter Changes
As every homeowner knows, there are chores associated with owning a home. Take out the trash once a week, clean the flowerbeds every spring, and pay bills on time. With all these recurring responsibilities, it can be easy to forget to do some very important things. One thing that homeowners should make every attempt to remember is air filter changes, especially during the summer.
Air filters help to remove dust from the air to keep the home healthier and protect the AC equipment from dust buildup. They also have a dramatic impact on the cooling bills during the summer. When air filters get dirty, air can't effectively flow through the filter media. As the filter clogs, airflow is continuously reduced, causing the air conditioner to work harder to move the same amount of air around. Even the slightest restriction can cause a noticeable increase in the runtime of the air conditioner. Remember to change air filters at least every three months to keep bills low. In some cases, changing air filters more often will be more beneficial.
Install a Smart Thermostat
Folk wisdom aside, smart thermostats are the future wave that implements the wisdom of the past. The truth is the best way to reduce cooling bills is to turn the AC on as little as possible. Smart thermostats automatically handle this process so that the home is allowed to warm during the day when no one is present. When people return home, the smart thermostat has already begun the cooling process, resulting in less total runtime while keeping the home cool.
About Chad's AC Direct
Chad's AC Direct helps homeowners save money with AC maintenance service and reliable repairs. The company's core value of transparency is providing all pricing upfront with handwritten, itemized estimates. Call today for AC service in Montgomery, AL.
