6 Air Conditioning Tips for Summer

While properly using an air conditioner can ensure an indoor space remains pleasant, improper usage could increase energy bills dramatically while straining its system further, resulting in AC repair. Zion Custom Air has put together six strategies for efficient summer air conditioning to ensure your system operates at maximum potential and remains cost-effective.

1. Find Your Ideal Temperature Setting

Deliberately setting an optimal temperature can significantly benefit comfort and energy bills. Aim for 72 to 78 degrees Fahrenheit (22-26 degrees Celsius). Each degree cooler uses more energy, so finding an efficient yet cozy environment is crucial. For added efficiency, consider installing a programmable thermostat that automatically changes settings when no one is home.

2. Employ Fans to Enhance Cooling

Ceiling and portable fans work hand in hand with air conditioners to distribute cool air more effectively, creating wind chill to make you feel cooler without needing to adjust the thermostat setting further. Just remember to turn them off before leaving a room, as doing so saves energy usage!

3. Maintaining Your AC Unit Properly

Regular maintenance is vital to ensure optimal performance from your air conditioning unit. Clean or replace the filter every 1-3 months to maximize airflow and energy efficiency, clear away debris around your outdoor unit to free airflow, and consult a professional before the summer season commences to identify any potential issues that might interfere with performance.

4. Seal and Insulate

Be certain your doors and windows are appropriately sealed and insulated in your home to keep cool air inside and keep out heat as efficiently as possible - cracks allow cool air to leak out. In contrast, warmer air enters through cracks in their seals, increasing the load on air conditioning systems while simultaneously making indoor environments cooler than intended. Insulation helps alleviate some of this burden while creating an ideal indoor temperature setting.

5. Consider Utilizing Smart Cooling

If your air conditioning unit features smart technology, maximize it by taking advantage of it. Smart thermostats enable remote temperature management via a smartphone application, allowing for accurate temperature adjustments whether arriving home early or leaving town. You can make necessary changes before arriving and save energy at once!

6. Adopt Energy-Efficient Habits

Along with using your air conditioning wisely, developing energy-efficient habits can enormously impact you. Consider drawing curtains or blinds during peak sun hours to block out solar heat; cooking during cooler times of the day instead of using an oven can significantly decrease heat generation; unplugging electronics when they're not needed can save both electricity and money by helping prevent their production of excess heat that causes your AC unit to work overtime to combat.

Zion Custom Air

Zion Custom Air is proud to be your go-to HVAC company for all your air conditioning repair needs, with skilled professionals committed to making you comfortable through top-quality upgrades and repair services. Whether it involves cooling issues, high energy costs, or simply increasing system efficiency, we have the skill set necessary to identify and treat a wide array of concerns accurately. We aim to offer outstanding services so your home remains cool and comfortable throughout summer's hottest months.