Air conditioning costs can get high when it gets hot outside, so it’s understandable if you want to maximize the benefits that your air conditioner can provide you. If you’re looking for a way to get the most out of your air conditioner, you should incorporate some of these tips.
Check the Insulation
First of all, make sure that your insulation and the seals around doors and windows are in good condition. If you have energy-efficient windows and doors, that’s all the better. But if you don’t, you can still look into getting seals for places like the bottom of the door so that you can keep more cool air inside the house.
Use the Curtains
You should also be aware of when you have your shades open. We know that having the sun streaming in can be nice to look at, but especially for your windows that face the east and west, it can be important to ensure that the shades or curtains are blocking out the heat from the sun.
Save Some Chores for Later
Make sure that you wait until you’re not in the house to run certain appliances that put off heat. For instance, if you need to dry some clothes, don’t start the drying cycle until you’re ready to go to the grocery store. You should also wait to run the dishwasher so that you don’t have to continually cool your house to make up for the amount of heat that your dishwasher is putting out.
Use the Dehumidifier
You should also consider using the dehumidifier option without setting the air conditioner temperature lower. When you have a lot of humidity in the air, the sweat from your body can’t evaporate as quickly, which is what cools your body. So if you get rid of the humidity, you can even leave the house at a warmer temperature and still feel cool.
If you have an air conditioner that you want to learn more about or need services on, call Hawk Heating & Air Conditioning in Galt, CA. We have heating, cooling, and indoor air quality services, so contact us today.
