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Knowledge is power, especially when it can spare you from problems and save you a lot of money. Here are some expert tips to help you keep your cooling and heating systems in the best condition possible for years of safe and economical use.
- Keep Your Unit Clean & Clear: Be sure to clean or change your air filter about once a month, and always use the proper size for your unit. It is also important to keep your outside unit clear of debris to avoid blocking airflow.
- Upgrade Your Insulation: For homes built before 1985, it may be necessary to upgrade insulation to reduce cooling and heating costs and make your home more comfortable.
- Check Your Thermostat: Cooling your home at 78°; or warmer with the fan switch on "auto" can provide the best balance between comfort and savings. For extra savings, raise the thermostat to 82°; when you’re not home.
- Make Use of Ceiling Fans: Keep your home comfortable and reduce your A/C costs by installing energy-efficient ceiling fans to circulate the air. The average cost to run a fan is only $7 a month!
- Maintain Airflow: Keep interior doors and vents open to help circulate the air.
- Seal Cracks in Windows and Doors: Sealing small cracks and crevices (less than 1 / 4; inch wide) between a window or door frame and the molding can save 10% or more on your heating bills and reduce your carbon emissions by hundreds of pounds per year.
- Install a Door Sweep: A simple plastic, self-adhesive door sweep blocks cold air from entering the home via the space between the door and the threshold and improves heating and cooling efficiency.
- Consider Buying a Newer, More Efficient Heating and A/C Unit: If your system is over 10-years-old, it may be time to purchase a new unit. For maximum operating efficiency and energy savings, ask Facemyer Air Conditioning and Heating about the Trane XV20i.
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