When it comes to the Orlando climate, it can be difficult to manage keeping your home cool without spending a lot. According to the Department of Energy, the ordinary homeowner will spend almost half their energy bill on their heating and cooling needs, around $875 a year. However, if you’d like to potentially reduce that number, it may be time to consider scheduling air conditioner service and a consultation to talk through a potential upgrade for your home’s air conditioning system.
In a recent USA Today article, Department of Energy Deputy Assistant Secretary Kathleen Hogan says “Residents should strongly consider replacing a central air more than a dozen years old. Switching it out for one that carries an ENERGY STAR® rating could pare your cooling costs by roughly 30 percent.”
Your savings will vary depending on the age of the air conditioner, but in general, getting a new air conditioner takes strategic advantage of the technological improvements made that make heating and cooling equipment more efficient.
Of course, newer, energy efficient air conditioners may help reduce your heating and cooling costs, but don’t short sell the importance of routine air conditioner service. Hogan and Dan DiClerico, senior editor of Consumer Reports also say that cleaning and changing air filters can greatly improve the performance of your air conditioner.
Also cited as critical keys to keeping your home cool without costing a lot:
- Add insulation to your attic
- Make sure your home is well-sealed
- Seal your ductwork to make sure the cool air is going to the right places
- Set your thermostat to 78 degrees Fahrenheit; 26 degrees Celsius
- Close vents in rooms that are empty
- Run a ceiling fan in the area you are in
Whether you’re looking to set up air conditioner service or want to learn more about your replacement air conditioner possibilities, give the experts at Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning a call at 407-329-7661 or set up an appointment with us through our online scheduler.