{"id":1524,"date":"2020-05-18T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-18T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/?p=1524"},"modified":"2020-05-13T15:49:11","modified_gmt":"2020-05-13T19:49:11","slug":"how-to-cool-your-home-efficiently-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/how-to-cool-your-home-efficiently-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Cool Your Home Efficiently This Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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One of the most common questions we understandably get about\nair conditioning systems is how homeowners can use them most efficiently, in\norder to lower their energy costs. Considering how uncomfortably warm in gets\nin our climate, and how long it lasts, it\u2019s only natural that you might wonder\nthis as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have good news! There are a number of actions you can take to lower your bills, including scheduling routine maintenance. Spending a little money now on tuning your air conditioner up each year can actually save you even more in the long run throughout the year. There are also various HVAC and indoor air quality products that can help, such as a dehumidifier that will allow the air to feel cooler so you can turn your thermostat up a couple of degrees and your AC won\u2019t have to run as long. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on as we dive deeper into this topic to help you save\nenergy and money! <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Raise the Temperature<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This might sound counterintuitive, but as we just mentioned above, raising the thermostat a couple of degrees will allow your air conditioner to shut off sooner. This essentially means your air conditioner won\u2019t have to work as hard to do its job. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The thing is, many homeowners have their thermostat set far\nlower than they need to, even though most individuals are perfectly comfortable\nat 78\u00b0F or even a little higher throughout the day. You can also save energy by\nhaving the temperature a bit higher when you\u2019re not home, or while you\u2019re\nsleeping\u2014which is easy to do with a programmable thermostat, and especially a\nsmart thermostat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use Those Ceiling Fans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your home\u2019s ceiling fans won\u2019t keep you cool on their own\u2014after\nall, a fan cannot lower the temperature <\/em>of\nthe room that it is in. Ceiling fans can <\/em>make\nyou feel cooler, however. This is because they help sweat evaporate from the\nbody, which is our natural way of keeping cool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re using your cooling system, ceiling fans help\npush cool air down, and keep warm air rising. Therefore, pairing your ceiling\nfans with your central air conditioning system enables you to run that cooling\nsystem at a higher temperature, which helps lower your monthly energy costs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Change Your Air Filter and Keep the Cooling System Clean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are some misconceptions around this, but the air filter that comes standard with your air conditioner is not there to protect your indoor air quality, but rather the interior components of your air conditioner from dirt, dust, and other debris. The problem is, when these air filters get too clogged up with debris, they can\u2019t effectively draw in the warm air needed to get the cooling process going. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This means your air conditioner will struggle\u2014perhaps malfunctioning\nor freezing up as a result. Be sure to change your air filter every 1-3 months\nto combat this problem and keep your system working efficiently. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the interior components of your air conditioner (such as\nthe coils) collect too much debris and grime, it may not be able to absorb heat\nas it is supposed to. By changing the air filter, having your system routinely\nmaintained, and scheduling repairs as soon as you suspect you need them, you\u2019ll\nhelp keep your air conditioner running efficiently! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact Kool Breeze of Northwest Florida, Inc.<\/a> for reliable air conditioning services<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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