You can save energy dollars by following these simple tips. Many of them are common sense suggestions. Over time, you will see your energy efficiency increase and your energy savings multiply.

Clean or replace filters once a month.

Dirty filters make your system work harder and run longer than necessary. They also encourage the build-up of mold and mildew and other volatile organic compounds that are floating in the air we breathe.

Clean your Air Conditioner’s condenser and evaporator coils annually.

Clean coils lower your energy bills and extend the life of key components in your system, like the compressor.

            With proper precautions, the outdoor condenser coils can be cleaned with a garden hose and mild cleaning solutions.

            The indoor evaporator coil can be cleaned in the same way, but proper access may require the skills of a trained technician.

Keep bushes, high grass, and other debris away from the outdoor air conditioning unit.

These obstacles block airflow to the unit.

            Blockage makes the system work harder and run longer.

Shade your outdoor air conditioning unit.

            A/C units shaded by trees or other means work more efficiently and save considerable energy.

Set your thermostat higher in the summer and lower in the winter.

            Each degree that you raise the temperature of your  air conditioning can save 6 to 8%. Therefore, raising the temperature from 72 to 75 can reduce your cooling bill by over 25%.

Consider new high efficiency air conditioners or heat pumps.

            The utility company can effectively help pay for a new unit.  By replacing units 8 years old or older with new high efficiency systems, you can achieve energy savings of 40% or more.  

 You can save energy dollars by following these simple tips. Many of them are common sense suggestions. Over time, you will see your energy efficiency increase and your energy savings multiply.

Clean or replace filters once a month.

Dirty filters make your system work harder and run longer than necessary. They also encourage the build-up of mold and mildew and other volatile organic compounds that are floating in the air we breathe.

Clean your Air Conditioner’s condenser and evaporator coils annually.

Clean coils lower your energy bills and extend the life of key components in your system, like the compressor.

            With proper precautions, the outdoor condenser coils can be cleaned with a garden hose and mild cleaning solutions.

            The indoor evaporator coil can be cleaned in the same way, but proper access may require the skills of a trained technician.

Keep bushes, high grass, and other debris away from the outdoor air conditioning unit.

These obstacles block airflow to the unit.

            Blockage makes the system work harder and run longer.

Shade your outdoor air conditioning unit.

            A/C units shaded by trees or other means work more efficiently and save considerable energy.

Set your thermostat higher in the summer and lower in the winter.

            Each degree that you raise the temperature of your  air conditioning can save 6 to 8%. Therefore, raising the temperature from 72 to 75 can reduce your cooling bill by over 25%.

Consider new high efficiency air conditioners or heat pumps.

            The utility company can effectively help pay for a new unit.  By replacing units 8 years old or older with new high efficiency systems, you can achieve energy savings of 40% or more.