Improve Air Conditioning Efficiency This Summer

You’re likely going to be using your air conditioner pretty soon and, 

as the weather continues to get warmer

, you’ll be called upon to use it more and more until it becomes a daily exercise. You’re going to need to spend more on monthly cooling bills by default when running the system so often. But take care that the need for increased air conditioner use doesn’t make you pay more than you should for the privilege. By improving your air conditioner’s efficiency this summer, you can help lower those bills and get a handle on the wear-and-tear that hot weather inflicts on your system.

The first step towards improving your air conditioner’s efficiency is to schedule

a maintenance session

from a trained technician. This isn’t the same as a repair session, which is intended to fix one specific problem. Instead, it lets the technician look for signs that such a problem may be coming in the next few weeks or months. It also allows them to correct countless little issues that don’t merit a repair call in and of themselves, but which can add up to trouble if you let them. That includes things like loose bolts, dirty components, low refrigerant and moving parts in need of lubrication, Besides lowering the risk of repairs, such efforts also improve the system’s efficiency, helping it cool your home while using less energy in the process.

If you need something a little more extensive to cut down on high summer cooling costs, consider an upgrade to your air conditioner: something that doesn’t actually replace the system but helps it do its job better. Every home is unique and you should consult with a technician to determine which system is right for you, but possible options include:

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