reduce load on a/c
Are you looking to reduce the load on your a/c and reduce your electricity bill?
There are a few easy steps to follow that can help you reduce the load on your air conditioning quite significantly. The easiest and one of the most important things is to to replace your filters every month or two. Many people think cleaning or replacing their filter once a year is enough. You should replace the filter every month or two when the air conditioning is running time.
The next thing to do to reduce the load on your a/c is to reduce the amount of heat that enters your house. The biggest thing is to stop the sunlight from heating up your home. You can pull down shades on windows or close window curtains, basically close the coverings on sun-facing windows or install outdoor awnings to shade the room from direct sunlight. The other big heat producer is cooking. Try to avoid cooking during the afternoon when the sun is at it’s zenith. It’s a great excuse to go out to eat!
You should also get the air moving in your house with ceiling fans, a whole-house fan or circulate the air using the “fan” setting on your air conditioning. Getting the air moving in your home allows you to set the a/c on a higher setting which will reduce your electricity bill.
Lastly , reducing the humidity in your home can reduce the load on your air conditioning unit. If you reduce things that add humidity to the air, such as washing and drying clothes, watering plants and showering you will help keep the house cooler. And always use ventilating fans to move the humid air around when you do these activities.
Implement a few of these steps and you will save on your next utility bill.
