June 7, 2020

When summer temperatures rise, so will your air conditioning bills. There are several ways that you could minimize your energy use throughout the hot summer months while keeping your home comfortable. Regardless of the size or shape of your home, there are steps you can take to keep your home cool without wasting a lot of energy.

Windows and Doors

The outside air during mornings and evenings is often cool and should be welcomed into your home. While it’s still pleasant out, open as many windows and doors as possible to let the cool air in. As the day progresses, close windows and doors to keep the comfortable air trapped inside and the hot air outside. This is especially important if you’re running your air conditioner.

Get an Energy Audit

Having an energy audit performed on your home can help you understand where you’re losing energy. Technicians can perform a blower test and find any leaks in your home. Leaks around windows and doors can let cool air out and hot air in, causing your air conditioner to work harder than it needs to. After an energy audit, you’ll be able to evaluate the different areas of your home where you could save energy. Whether you’re considering upgrading your air conditioner to a more energy-efficient unit or installing double-paned windows to keep cool air in, you’ll be able to make educated decisions.

Keep the Sun Out

The direct rays of the sun in your home can cause the internal air to heat up quickly. Be sure to pull blinds and shades down whenever possible. Windows that are facing the sun are especially important to keep covered when the sun is shining. If you have awnings over your windows, putting them out reduces the amount of the sun’s energy that enters your home.

Add Insulation

Keeping a home cool during the summer months is all about keeping the heat out while trapping cold air inside. A properly insulated house can greatly reduce the energy transfer between the outside and inside of your property. The roof and attic areas of your home are the most important to have properly insulated. Adding extra insulation is a cost-effective way to reduce summer cooling bills.

Install Fans

Fans are a great way to keep air circulating in your home even if your air conditioner isn’t running. Cold air tends to sink while hot air rises. Keeping the air in your home flowing by running fans can help keep all of the air in your home at a comfortable and even temperature.

Install Energy-Efficient Air Conditioning Systems

Having an energy-efficient air conditioning system in your home is one of the best ways to minimize your summer energy bills. Modern units come with an energy-efficiency rating that you can use to compare various makes and models. Having a properly sized air conditioning system in your home can also reduce your energy costs. Units that are too small won’t be able to cool your home while units that are too big will end up wasting a lot of energy. An HVAC professional can help you select a unit that is right for the size and shape of your property.

Schedule Annual AC Maintenance

An annual tune-up for your air conditioner can keep it running efficiently and reliably summer after summer. Technicians from Bash Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. can perform a careful examination of your Champaign air conditioner and find any lurking issues that it might be having. Getting these repaired could improve the efficiency of your unit. Technicians will also clean out the internal components of your unit to improve energy transfer. By replacing dirty air filters, technicians can improve the airflow through your air conditioning system and improve its overall functionality.

A Trusted HVAC Company

Bash Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. has been serving the residents of Champaign since 1952. Our locally owned and operated company likes to work with Energy Star-certified products. To make it easy to use our installation services, we offer flexible financing options for those with approved credit. In addition to our heating and cooling repair, replacements, and maintenance services, we can also perform sheet metal fabrication. Our goal is to exceed the expectations of our customers with everything we do.

To find out more about how we could serve your needs in Champaign, IL, call us at Bash Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. today. We’ll make sure your home stays cool during the summer.

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