{"id":1421,"date":"2022-07-18T11:00:11","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T15:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/?p=1421"},"modified":"2022-07-14T17:41:31","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T21:41:31","slug":"easy-ways-to-save-on-your-ac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/easy-ways-to-save-on-your-ac\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Ways to Save on Your AC"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"EcologicWhen the heat comes, there\u2019s nothing better than quality air conditioning in Stoneham, MA<\/a>. It\u2019s necessary to stay comfortable. However, you might have had experiences that have put a serious ding in your bank accounts, especially when the temperatures get ridiculous and hit triple digits. If you\u2019re like most people, you\u2019ve likely resigned yourself to believe that\u2019s the cost of comfort and keeping cool.<\/p>\n

But that\u2019s far from the truth. There are ways to keep on enjoying your AC without needing to break open your piggy bank and pay elevated prices. And that\u2019s what we\u2019re looking at in this article. We will share 5 tips to help you keep cool and save money this summer.<\/p>\n

5 Easy Ways to Save Money While Using Your AC<\/h2>\n

Use these simple but effective tips to get the most out of your air conditioning unit.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0 Fans are Your Friend<\/h3>\n

While fans don\u2019t necessarily cool the air around them (they move hot air away from you and cool wet skin when you sweat), they are phenomenal at circulating air throughout the room. You can use an industrial fan if you like but your ceiling fan or stand fan can be effective as well. When used in tandem with your AC, it can help the unit keep your house cool without using as much energy.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0 Make Sure Your Windows and Doors are Properly Sealed<\/h3>\n

When doors and windows have broken seals, the cool air escapes and your AC needs to work harder to keep the temperature down. If you have an older house, it\u2019s worth the investment to have a professional come to add caulk or insulating foam to make sure there aren\u2019t any leaks. This simple act could save you quite a bit of money both in the summer and the winter.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0 Don\u2019t Set Your Thermostat Too Low<\/h3>\n

Another way to save money is finding a temperature you\u2019re comfortable with but isn\u2019t too low where your AC needs to overwork. When you set the thermostat as low as it can, it will continue to run until it reaches that level, and it will kick back on as soon as it registers the temperature has gone up a few degrees. The ideal temp should be around room temperature, so it doesn\u2019t use as much energy. You can also buy a smart thermostat that learns your pattern and preferences and will work to make things more efficient.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0 Window Shades and Blinds Can Help Too<\/h3>\n

One of the biggest sources of heat comes from the sun, so using blinds and shades can help keep the sunlight out and your house cooler. If you don\u2019t want to go out and buy new ones, blankets and sheets work fine too. However, remember to keep some open so you can enjoy the outside view. As long as there isn\u2019t direct sunlight, you\u2019re good.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0 Keep Up With Your Regular AC Maintenance<\/h3>\n

Our final tip is to make sure you keep a regular schedule for AC maintenance. We recommend it at least twice a year, but annually works well too. This ensures filters are changed and small issues are caught before they become huge problems. And when your system is tuned up, it works more efficiently overall.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re in need of repairs or AC service, don\u2019t wait until it\u2019s too late. Give Cooling Unlimited, Inc.<\/a> a call to handle your air conditioning needs this summer.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We all want to save money on our home expenses. Here are a few ways you can do so.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[70],"tags":[239,225],"class_list":["post-1421","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-air-conditioning-service","tag-ac-savings","tag-stoneham"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1421","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1421"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1421\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1424,"href":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1421\/revisions\/1424"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1421"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1421"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1421"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}