Looking for tips on how to save money and still stay cool this summer? Then you have come to the right place. Air conditioning is the best solution is to stay cool during hot summers, but this comes with an increase in electricity consumption.
Here are some tips you can use to keep your next electricity bill low while still enjoying your wonderfully cool home this summer!
1. TURN OFF YOUR AIR CONDITIONING AT NIGHT
This tip is pretty simple! Leave the air conditioner on during the day and turn it off at night.
On most evenings, the evening air is much cooler, so you can take advantage of this by opening a window and letting a breeze in. By opening windows on both sides of your home, you will get a nice airflow and keep your room cool.
2. USE THE THERMOSTAT WISELY
One of the most energy-saving tips you can use this summer is to set your thermostat to a constant, comfortable temperature to make sure your air conditioner is not working too hard. Somewhere between 22 and 24 degrees Celsius is perfect.
This ensures that your home feels comfortable but does not consume too much power. As a general rule, set the unit temperature no more than 8 degrees lower than the outside temperature. For example, if it is 30 degrees outside, set your air conditioner to 22/23 degrees.
Remember! Every degree counts! Even if you set your temperature 1 degree warmer than normal, you can save as much as 10%!
3. HANDLE OTHER EQUIPMENT CONSCIOUSLY
Virtually all equipment gives off heat. Notorious are computers, printers and copiers. Don't need a device right away? Then turn it off. This saves energy costs directly, but also indirectly by reducing the air conditioning's workload.
Install energy-efficient lights, such as LED lights, whenever possible. These give off less heat and use less energy. So the savings count double.
4. MAINTAIN YOUR AIR CONDITIONER REGULARLY
A dirty or clogged filter makes your A/C work harder! A regularly maintained air conditioner not only runs smoother, quieter and cleaner, it also reduces the power needed to run it.
Make sure you have your air conditioner serviced regularly to keep costs down. In this article, we talk about why it's important to maintain an air conditioner regularly. Has your air conditioner not been serviced in some time? Give us a call today and schedule your next maintenance!
5. KEEP THE HEAT OUT
During the day, put down blinds and close curtains: this will keep the heat out. Keep windows and doors closed during the day. This may sound strange, but open windows and doors actually make the heat flow in.
