4 Methods to Reduce your Air Conditioning Energy
- Update your Air Conditioner and Furnace
- The average life expectancy for a system is 12 to 15 years.
- The federal goverment established the minimum cooling efficient standard for new units at 10 SEER in 1992.
- Replace air filters a minimum of 3 months in use.
- A clogged filter forces your system to work harder to cool your house.
- Which in turn also reduces wear and tear and decreases the life of your air conditioner.
- Program your programable thermostat
- Allowing your system to work only when it is called to work
- Insulate your attic insulation
- Adequate amount of insulation will maintain temperture inside the building.
- Radiant barriers can be installed to keep heat and reducing cooling cost.