Air-Conditioning Tips, Part II
Once the season has begun in earnest you need to make sure you understand what the air conditioner does and how to make it work more efficiently for you.
Whatever temperature you think you need to set the thermostat to, you can probably stand it a little higher. Just because it’s a scorching hot day and the A/C allows you to select 70 degrees does not mean that this is the best course of action. Consistency is the key to both comfort and optimum savings.
Maintaining a temperature of around 76-78 degrees should be more than comfortable and you can afford to go a little higher at night when it’s cooler out.
Keep the filter clean to avoid causing the A/C to work harder. Check with the manufacturers for the best way to clean your filter and the optimum time between cleaning sessions.
Combine air conditioning with ceiling fans. The constant circulation of air may allow to raise the thermostat by a few degrees while maintaining the same ambient temperature.
Close doors and vents into rooms you are not using. There’s no point in paying to cool somewhere you’re not.
What temperature is your thermostat set to in the Summer months?