You should consider closing vents in seldom or unused rooms, and keep the doors to these rooms closed.

Have your ducts tested for leaks and get them properly sealed and insulated, especially those running through basements, crawl spaces and attics.

When possible, delay heat-generating appliances such as dishwashers, dryers, vacuums, and other major appliances until evening on hot days.

Keep windows closed during the day. This sounds simple, but many people forget to close the windows in the morning, thereby letting hot air into the house during the day.  Open your windows during the evening to allow the cooler breeze to come into your home.

Provide shade for your room AC or outside central AC unit. You can increase the efficiency of your unit by as much as 10%. Follow manufacturers guidlines so you don't block crucial air flow.

Installing effective shading and/or tinting your windows can create large savings. White window shades or mini blinds can effectively reduce solar heat gain by as much as 50%.

We'll provide routine maintenance for your air conditioner.  We provide service contracts to ensure your system is properly maintained before the summer and winter weather kicks in.  This will maximize your systems efficiency and help reduce costs. 

Use ceiling fans to circulate air when using higher thermostat settings for a cool, comfortable feeling while saving energy. Combine the fans with a higher thermostat setting for optimum comfort and savings.

Set temperature slightly higher (80 – 82) when the home/office is unoccupied. Keeping the unit on will prevent it from working too hard to cool down the entire home/office. For example, it is easier to cool down a home/office that is 80 degrees versus one that is 90 degrees.

 YOU CAN CHECK THESE ITEMS:

1.        CHECK YOUR FILTER TO MAKE SURE IT IS CLEAN AND NOT OBSTRUCTING AIRFLOW.

2.        MAKE SURE THE THERMOSTAT IS IN THE AUTO POSITION AND SET TO COOLING MODE.

3.        CHECK THE BREAKER/CIRCUIT BOX, MAKE SURE THE BREAKER FOR THE AIR CONDITIONER IS ON (NOT TRIPPED). \

There’s a 20 degree differential. For example, if it is 100 degrees outside, the unit will cool to about 80 degrees inside. Older units have a harder time cooling in extreme heat; newer, more efficient units will cool quicker.