Warmer temps are right around the corner in Kitchener, which means it’s about time to turn on your air conditioner. But just because it’s about to be the air conditioning season doesn’t mean you have to spend a fortune to keep your home comfortable. From boosting your home’s efficiency to adding a programmable thermostat, there are a host of ways to beat the summer heat without driving up your monthly energy costs.
Fresh Filtration
One of the easiest ways to keep your air conditioner running at optimal performance is by exchanging your home’s air filter every month during the summer. Your air conditioner’s busiest season is almost here, which means that you’ll be relying on it pretty heavily. Running your air conditioner all the time can quickly build up dirt and dust on your air filter, making it tougher for your system to move the same amount of air. Over time that can point to AC repair, which no one wants to deal with when the temperatures in Kitchener get their hottest. Keeping a fresh filter in your system can help you improve efficiency and keep your home more comfortable while you’re at it.
Programmed Performance
Programmable thermostats aren’t new, but they have changed quite a bit over the last number of years, permitting homeowners to experience new levels of control and comfort. What often goes ignored is how a perfectly programmed thermostat can help boost your air conditioner’s efficiency and make a dent in your monthly energy costs. By keeping your home warmer when you are away, you can give your air conditioner a break and take advantage of the savings that come with not cooling an empty home.
Keep Windows Covered
When you leave your home, closing your blinds and shades can help keep unwanted heat out of your home. When left open, that heat can trigger your air conditioner to turn on even when you’re not around, boosting costs and unnecessarily using energy that you’re not even feeling the benefits of. Even in climates like Kitchener you can utilize blackout curtains to help keep even more heat out of your home.
Realizing that the temperature is on the rise in Kitchener brings about great joy, so don’t let high energy costs change that. There are a number of easy changes you can make to boost efficiency and keep your home comfortable. If you’d like to find out more about beating the heat this summer, give the team at Boehmers/Cronin Emery Home Services by Enercare a call at 519-804-1617 or set up an appointment online to get your air conditioner service completed before the temperatures soar.