Three No-cost Ways to Save Money on Air Conditioning This Year

Cooling bills are a drain on your pocket. They can make up over half of your utility expenses. But it is possible to reduce what you pay to your power company each month. Read on to learn four Enertekac’s three no-cost ways to save money on air conditioning this year:

• Curb Humidity

Humidity can make a room feel warmer than it really is. You may feel as if it were 77 degrees Fahrenheit when the thermometer reads 71 degrees. Humidity is not merely an undesired nuisance, it also makes your air conditioning unit work harder. Although the humidity outside your house is beyond your control, you can use the following techniques to reduce the amount of water vapors inside your house:

- Turn on the exhaust fan when you are taking a bath.
- Cover your dirt crawl space with a moisture barrier.
- Cover your pots while cooking.
- Ensure the clothes dryer throws out water vapors outside the house.
 

• Use Thermal Curtains

Thermal curtains are insulators. They are used in winters to hold heat in and they can be used in summers to keep heat out. Unwelcome sunshine inside your house, especially during afternoon, impedes the efficiency of your AC unit and makes it consume more energy to keep indoor temperature comfortable. Do not give in to the temptation to let natural light in during afternoons. Wait until it is evening or leave the drapes open in only in the shady areas of your house.

• Do Not Fiddle With Thermostat

Seventy-eight degrees Fahrenheit is a comfortable temperature for most of us. Some people like to drop it down to 72 degrees every time they get home; hoping that it will produce faster cooling. This is wasteful. Dropping temperatures to below 78 degrees does not produce faster cooling but it makes the AC work more - adding to your energy bill.

To conclude, use thermal curtains, do not fiddle the thermostat, and curb humidity to save money. And if you are prepared to invest a little, a fourth way to save energy is to use efficient ACs, such as Lennox’s XC 25 Air Conditioner.

Happy summers!