The majority of every homes energy bill goes towards
heating and cooling. Keeping a home at a comfortable temperature during all
times of the year is important to every person. With spring arriving that means we
are venturing into days filled with warmer weather. Cooling the home and
protecting it from extreme heat this summer is important. Also
saving on energy bills will allow you to have more spending money for summer
vacations! Here are some cooling tips for summer:
COOLING TIPS
- Set
your thermostat as high as comfortably possible in the summer. The less
difference between the indoor and outdoor temperatures, the lower your
overall cooling bill will be.
- Don’t
set your thermostat at a colder temperature setting than normal when you
turn on your air conditioner. It will not cool your home any faster and
could result in excessive cooling and therefore unnecessary expense.
- Set
the fan speed on high except in very humid weather. When it’s humid set
the fan speed on low. You’ll get better cooling.
- Consider
ceiling fans to spread the cooled air more effectively through your home
without greatly increasing your power use.
- Don’t
place lamps or TV sets near your air conditioning thermostat.
- Plant
trees or shrubs to shade air-conditioning units but not block the airflow.
A unit operating in the shade uses as much as 10% less electricity than
the same one operating in the sun!
At J.R Perkins Heating and Cooling it is important to us that your home or business stays cool all summer long. We love to help with cooling and heating advice. We have been serving the Scottsdale area for over 50 years and are available to help with installing or repairing your ac unit before summer hits. Please visit our website for more information http://www.jrperkins.com/, and we hope this cooling tips help make your summer season more enjoyable!
