Home Efficiency Air Conditioning Tips to Save you $$
Summertime, and the living is easy. The living is also HOT, sweaty and can get a little uncomfortable in the land of sun and fun; so retreating to a gloriously cool air conditioned home after being in the oppressive heat of the day is sometimes just what the doctor ordered. Thank goodness for a comfortable air conditioned oasis.
Fahrenheit is where you should set the thermostat. Be aware, that for every single degree of cooling you can do without, you’re saving on your energy bill. So avoid setting it too cold in summertime. Even setting your air conditioning unit one degree warmer than you normally would can cut costs by up to 10%.
Of course, the downside is that your air conditioning unit at home will be asked to work overtime in this peak season. The inevitable result is that your air conditioning bill could climb without you realising. Energy consumption can soar just like the temperature at midday. However, there are some very simple and effective tips to reduce your air conditioning bill and still keep a comfortable indoor environment. Applying these tips will help you keep cool when the bill come rolling in.
To really help reduce your energy bill, consider a thermostat with a built-in timer, so you’re not only setting the temperature, but setting the hours of operation for maximum energy efficiency. It makes sense to have a system that does it for you automatically, so you can set, and forget. And save of course.
1. Thermostats and timers - set and save
When it comes to energy consumption and reducing your air conditioning bill over summer, every degree matters! One of the most energy-efficient things you can do is set your thermostat at a comfortable temperature that won’t make your unit work too hard, but will still make you feel like you’re sitting pretty. As a guide, somewhere between 70 and 73 degrees 6 Island Property News • Home Efficiency 2020 • www.ipn.bm
2. Turn off at night, and save while you sleep
This money-saving tip is as clear as night and day! Keep your air conditioning on during the day, and off at night. The reasoning is simple. The evening air is naturally cooler, so you can take advantage of that by turning off the air conditioning and opening a window. You may even get a gentle breeze to cool things down. If you do find a welcome breeze, open windows or doors on both sides of your house to allow it to flow through. If you must keep your air conditioning on – set it a bit higher. With the air temperature lower at night, you can get away with your air
