Your home's air conditioner isn't the only piece of indoor residential equipment that utilizes a compressor and pressurized gas. Care to guess what other appliances use similar technology? Two that come to mind are your refrigerator and dehumidifier.
Did you know that something as trivial as a small tear in your ductwork could be skyrocketing your monthly cooling bills? Not only are you paying to cool the air escaping out through your attic, but you're also paying to cool the air that replaces it in your home.
Humidity, or the amount of moisture in the air, is closely connected to air quality. For example, mold spores thrive and multiply rapidly in moist conditions. By maintaining humidity levels no higher than 50 percent, you can reduce the potential of mold forming.
Another great way to save money on your air conditioning costs is to flip the switch on the thermostat for the fan setting to FAN ON rather than AUTO. This will create a constantly moving air flow that will keep you cooler, allowing you to set that thermostat higher.
It's important to remember that your home doesn't have to be thousands of square feet in order to need multiple air conditioning units. Whether your home is multi-story or a sprawling one-story, you may find that only having one unit can create wild temperature fluctuations throughout the home.
An automated energy management system is the most effective method for keeping heating and air-conditioning costs under control in your building. It adjusts building temperatures according to use and occupancy, and identifies peak and off hour energy consumption.
