Save Energy & Money With Air Conditioning

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY on your air conditioning Keep Cool Without Breaking The Bank! DID YOU KNOW? The average household spends around £225 on air conditioning annually. Take a look at how you can reduce your energy bill. NEVER SET & FORGET CLEAN THE AIR FILTER ANNUAL CHECK-UP 个个 个 绍 a programmable thermostat used properly can save the average home up to £90 a year. Whether you have central air or a window unit, a dirty filter will reduce your AC's efficiency, making it use If you have central air, bring in a pro to check it out – once per year should cover both the heating and the cooling season. more energy. When home, aim to set the temperature at 78 degrees to balance comfort with energy and cost savings Check your HVAC system's air filter monthly and expect to change the filter every three months. A professional should be able to diagnose any inefficiencies before you've wasted money on monthly heating and cooling bills. TRY PORTABLE CHECK YOUR DUCTS DON'T FORGET FANS 个个 个 个个 个 If you aren't into cooling your whole home, try using a portable unit to cool just the area you'll be working in. Making sure the areas where your ducts run through parts of your home without air conditioning (like the attic) are properly insulated will keep the air coming in as cool as it can be. We rely on air conditioners to keep things cool, but having the help of a few fans doesn't hurt. They use up to 50% less energy than a larger central air unit would to cool off the Paying for half cool air isn't anyone's idea of money well spent! Using them to circulate the cool air means you don't need quite as much pumped into the room. They use less energy than your air conditioner unit. same space. VISUAL BY FOR MORE GREATTIPS, Sovereign SEE THE SOURCES BELOW! Energy Efficient Air Conditioning Sources: http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/family/budget/save-money-air-conditioning http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/10-ways-to-save-energy-when-ai-120022