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With the arrival of the summer months, large parts of the United States are preparing for high humidity and heatwaves. This is not a time for an HVAC system that doesn’t work properly, or even worse, breaks down. Fortunately, there are quite a few things you can do to reduce the strain on your air conditioner and save yourself the cost of having to repair or replace it.

Make Sure The Filters Are Clean

Regularly cleaning your HVAC system’s filters is an important part of ensuring it operates efficiently. It is also one of the easiest and cheapest ways to save money on electricity. Dirty filters place unnecessary strain on the system and will not only limit the airflow but will also drive up your home’s energy bill.

Install a Smart Thermostat

Apart from going to work, many people also spend more time outdoors during the summer months. If you’re going to be away from home the whole day, there is no need for your AC to work nonstop. With a smart thermostat, y

You can control exactly when the air conditioner will switch on or off – so you can e.g. set it to switch on an hour before you come home.

Keep The Heat Outside

Lowering the impact of heat on your home is perhaps the easiest thing you can do to reduce your air conditioner’s workload. It’s possible to get rid of most of that extra heat quite quickly by doing things such as turning off the lights when they are not in use, closing blinds and curtains, and keeping entrances and windows closed. Also rather switch on the roof fan to keep a room cool. You can further help to reduce your HVAC system’s workload by taking fewer hot showers and using the stove and oven less and the outside grill more.

Make Sure Your Air Ducts And Vents Are Cleaned & Properly Secured

Did you know that if they are not effectively secured, your air ducts and vents will often leak air? If this happens, it can result in the system bursting, which will have a negative impact on airflow. That’s why it is so important for your air ducts to be properly protected. To maintain air consistency and quality, air ducts should be robust and regularly cleaned. Debris in the ductwork can cause mold, pet hair, dust, and other types of pollution in the air. Your home’s ductwork should be cleaned at least every 5 years, but every 3 years is preferable.

Get a Professional to Regularly Maintain Your HVAC System

Having your HVAC system regularly serviced by a professional will go a long way to ensure it keeps on working the way it should for many years. 

We Can Help To Keep Your Home Cool

A.H. Brenner Cooling is in Dekalb county and serves areas such as Sycamore, Genoa, DeKalb, Malta, Cortland, Kirkland, and more.

Sources:

5 Tips to Minimize Strain on your HVAC System During the Summer (gobvs.com)

5 Tips to Minimize the Strain on Your HVAC System during the summer (pioneerminisplit.com)