August 5, 2021

5 Effective Ways to Reduce Your Cooling Cost This Summer

Most of us are thankful for having a working AC throughout the hot KC summers. However, none of us are too excited to pay our cooling bills in July, August, and September. 

 

Here are some ways to reduce your cooling costs this summer, so you can spend your hard-earned money on things that are more fun.

 

One of the easiest ways to make sure your AC is running as efficiently as it should is to make sure it’s professionally maintained. Schomburg Heating and Cooling would be happy to help you out with this. We offer Summer Cooling Checks in Kansas City to make sure your cooling system is operating safely and efficiently.

 

Our technicians will 

 

When the Schomburg Heating and Cooling tech leaves, you’ll feel confident knowing that your system is working as it should. 

 

There’s no need for your AC to blast out cold air when no one is home. Lower your cooling costs by having Schomburg Heating and Cooling install a programmable thermostat in your home. 

Companies and school districts have learned that using this strategy dramatically reduces the energy bills for their organizations, and it will work for you too. In addition, smart thermostats can be adjusted remotely, so you can let your system know when you are returning home.

 

Your mom was right. You should turn off the lights and close the curtains if you want to lower your cooling bill during the summer. However, we advise you to take it one step further. 

 

If you have to turn on lights during the summer months, make sure you are using LED light bulbs. They produce a lot less heat than an old-school light bulb, and they use less energy. 

 

We know this advice seems a bit old-school, but using fans in the rooms you occupy most may allow you to set your thermostat a degree or two higher than you regularly would. Plus, your kids will get to have the experience of yelling into the fan to sound like a robot. 

 

While we’re on the subject, consider the temperature of your home. Would you be able to be comfortable and sleep well if you turned your thermostat up one degree? Each additional degree you can tolerate means that you’ll have more money for the fun stuff of life. 

 

Besides adding beauty to your property, trees can also reduce your energy usage during the summer. Their canopies can create shade on your home, causing your AC not to have to work as hard.

 

Is your heating and cooling system more than 15 years old? It might be time for an upgrade. Newer systems run more efficiently. Learn more about how to save on cooling costs this summer by calling Schomburg Heating and Cooling at 816-238-0032. 

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