Air Conditioning Energy Saving Tips – Keep Cool And Save Money!

The quickest way to save energy on home cooling is to regularly clean or replace your AC filters.  New filters can lower your air conditioners energy consumption by up to 15%.

Annual air conditioner maintenance will not only help improve your comfort, but it will save money by improving the efficiency of the air conditioning system while also prolonging its life.  When you have your air conditioning unit serviced twice a year you can cut up to 17% of cooling costs.

Having a programmable thermostat installed can help save up to 10% on heating and cooling costs per year. When leaving the house – try to get into the habit of setting  the thermostat to at least 80 degrees, you will notice a significant decrease in your electric bill.

If you install an ENERGY STAR qualified programmable thermostat – It can save over $200.00 per year and usually pays for itself within the first year. Some programmable thermostats even allow you to connect them to your computer for programming, and most models are very user friendly.

Using ceiling fans will allow you to raise the thermostat up to 4 degrees without affecting your comfort.
Insulate, seal, or replace ductwork, Air loss through ducts can account for up to 30% of a cooling systems energy consumption.

Did you know that you could reduce your air conditioning energy use 20% to 50% by switching to a high-efficiency air conditioning system?

If you have any questions, call Sean McCutcheon’s Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. at 941-921-7208 or visit www.keepingsarasotacool.com.

At Sean McCutcheons Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. We give our customers the quality and service they deserve!