5 Unexpected Ways to Save On Cooling Costs

Keeping the energy costs down during especially hot summers can be a challenge for many homeowners. Luckily, there are many ways you can trim the electricity cost while still keeping the inside room temperature cool.

These 5 unexpected ways to save on cooling costs should allow you to put back some of that money into your pocket where it belongs.

1. Darkening the Room

Invest in some blinds or room darkening curtains for the rooms that are affected by the direct sunlight. These rooms can quickly heat up when the direct sunlight enters, causing your home HVAC system to have to work overtime to keep temperatures down.

Close the blinds and curtains at the hottest time of the day and those rooms will stay comfortable for longer periods of time.

2. Annual Maintenance Check

The best way to save money on your cooling bills is to have your local HVAC repair team come out and do a preventative maintenance check on the cooling system. This is where they lubricate all moving parts, inspect for damage, and make minor repairs that could have the potential to turn to costly emergencies over the summer.

3. Programmable Thermostat

The programmable thermostat will take over the control of the home interior temperature by raising and lowering the settings as per your needs. It can raise up the temperature when you are sleeping or out at work, then lower the temperature just before the family arrives home. The savings day after day can seriously add up.

4. Changing Air Filters

The air filters in the cooling system are responsible for keeping microscopic dirt particles out of the air you breath. Clogged filters allow more debris in, and they also cause your cooling system to have to run harder. Check the filter once a month and replace no later than every three months.

5. Sealing Leaks

The cool air is circulated through the house by way of the air duct system. Whenever there is a leak in the vents, treated air is escaping out of the house before it ever makes it to the interior. This is not only a huge waste of money, your cooling system must run harder to try and maintain the desired cool temperature of the thermostat. Seal any obvious leaks with duct tape and the air will flow again freely into the house where it belongs.

Get expert air conditioning service and advice for your Manchester home from Skovron Mechanical Services LLC. at (603) 674-9885!