{"id":6333,"date":"2016-11-11T09:44:16","date_gmt":"2016-11-11T09:44:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/?p=6333"},"modified":"2021-11-04T03:43:08","modified_gmt":"2021-11-04T03:43:08","slug":"8-tips-lower-summer-air-conditioning-bill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/8-tips-lower-summer-air-conditioning-bill\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Tips to Lower your Summer Air Conditioning Bill"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For many people, it usually comes in the mail once a year. It\u2019s that dreaded feeling when the air conditioning charges kick in and the electric bill is through the roof. It\u2019s never fun to get it.<\/p>\n<p>So, how do you avoid that shockingly high charge? What can you do to get your electric bill down to a manageable level? Here are 8 practical and timely tips to take care of that pesky high price through air conditioning maintenance, effective timing, and practical energy saving tricks.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Set the Timer<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Most modern air conditioners come with the ability to set a timer on the activity. Try to plan out when you\u2019ll need it, and when you won\u2019t. We usually advise to plan out a schedule of the times when it\u2019s most needed, like when you return home from work in the afternoon, and to set the timer to come on just before that. It\u2019s incredibly wasteful to have the AC running while no one\u2019s home.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6334 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/AC.jpg\" alt=\"ac\" width=\"400\" height=\"325\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Close the Gaps<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>One of the most effective ways to get a lower bill is to seal the areas where the heat is leaking in. That means keeping doors closed and windows sealed properly to help keep the cool inside. If everything is shut, maybe it\u2019s time to consider some sort of maintenance. Air conditioning works best in a sealed room with no leaks.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Don\u2019t Rely Solely on the Air Conditioning<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To service your room effectively, we usually remind people to switch to their fan for better use of energy. A ceiling fan can use up to 10 times less energy to circulate air and cool the room than an AC.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Plump Up the Insulation<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your attic is one of the most needed areas to help keep the room cool and comfortable. If it\u2019s insulated, it doesn\u2019t allow the heat to seep in or the cool to escape as well. It also insulates the house against being heated too much by the sun during the long summer months.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Keep the Lights Off<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We are constantly amazed at how many people forget this simple rule. When you\u2019re not using a room, or if it can be avoided, turn the lights off. Even a small bulb can heat up a room and cause extra drag on the AC.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Vary Your Appliance Usage<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you can, keep your appliances off during the day, like dishwashers, dryers, and washing machines. They too bring extra heat into the home.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Schedule a Regular Air Conditioning Service<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Keep on top of your air conditioning maintenance by planning a regular service. Air conditioning can break down over time, and it requires maintenance to run at full effectiveness. Plan it out before the hot season, and you\u2019ll save cash each time.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6335 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/save-money-on-heating-and-cooling.jpg\" alt=\"save-money-on-heating-and-cooling\" width=\"400\" height=\"325\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Replace the AC<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A repair might not always be the option, so it could be time to replace the whole unit. The modern air conditioning units are much better at drawing power than older units are and could save you major breakdown and energy costs.<\/p>\n<p>Your air conditioning is a service that when you look after it, it will look after you. Keep costs low by taking small steps today.<\/p>\n<p><strong>============================================================<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Author Bio:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>This article was provided by David Miller, independent content writer for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.idealservices.com\">Ideal Services<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>============================================================<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For many people, it usually comes in the mail once a year. 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