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Tips to Lower Your AC Bill in the Summer

Published by Luke Weiden

Summer heatwaves can be uncomfortable and expensive. As you fight to keep your home cool, electric bills rise. Use these tips from our air conditioning repair team in Chicago to keep your energy costs and temperature low.

Upgrade Your Windows

If your home has poorly sealed or old windows, they might be making your air conditioning system work harder than it should. Upgrade or repair your windows to ensure that your cold air isn’t leaking out. Add thick light-colored curtains to prevent the solar heat from escalating room temperatures. Keep curtains closed while you are away during the day.

Install a Programmable Thermostat

Have your air conditioning repair team in Chicago install a programmable thermostat and save up to 10% on your monthly energy bill. Try setting your thermostat at 78 degrees or slightly lower when you are at home. When you leave for work raise your temperature marginally to save money while you are away.

Avoid Using Stove or Oven

Cooking in the house can heat up your kitchen drastically. During extreme heatwaves refrain from using the oven or stove. Stick to eating cooler foods or reduce indoor heat by using the outdoor grill instead.

Use Fans

While using fans won’t actually decrease the temperature of a room, the breeze will make your home more comfortable and give the illusion of colder air. A ceiling fan can also help disperse the chilly air coming from the air conditioner evenly throughout the room. Just remember to turn fans off when you are not using them to save electricity costs.

Replace Your HVAC Air Filters

Dirty filters make your HVAC system work harder to circulate the air throughout your house. Your air conditioning repair team in Chicago should replace your filters every few months.

Relax in the Basement

Your basement has no window and is low to the ground. Regardless of your AC settings, the basement should be the coolest area in your house. Ditch the sun and heat by relaxing in your basement whenever you can.

Replace Your AC System

An outdated AC system could be the reason for a higher electricity bill. If all else fails, invest in a new AC that is more energy-efficient.

Use these tips to beat the heat this summer without breaking the bank. Contact the Deljo air conditioning team in Chicago for any more information.

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