June 10, 2021

Tips to Increase Your AC Efficiency This Summer

Hot weather is coming, Kansas City! Is your home or business AC ready for it?

 

Call Schomburg Heating and Cooling to schedule an AC check BEFORE the temperatures hit 100. Our factory-trained crews service most brands of air conditioners, including Trane, Mitsubishi, Amana, Goodman, Armstrong, American Standard, Lennox, Carrier, Coleman, LG, Samsung, Heil, Rheem, Ruud, Bryant, Payne, ArcoAire, Janitrol, and Sanyo. We serve home and business owners north of the river in great communities such as Platte City, Weston, and Smithville.

 

During your appointment, our technicians will check and replace your system’s air filters and will inspect voltage and amperage to all motors. They will check belts and adjust the tension if necessary. Our team will verify that the refrigerant charge is adequate, look for possible leaks, and clean and adjust the thermostat. You’ll feel good knowing that these (and other) adjustments will be made before your AC becomes a necessary part of your life. 

 

Even though the best thing you can do to keep your air conditioning system running efficiently is to have an HVAC tech inspect your system, there are other things you can do that will help as well. 

 

Here are some things you can do to lower your monthly energy bills while enjoying cool air in your home. 

 

Make sure your vents aren’t blocked.

As you turn on your AC for the first time this season, vacuum out your vents and make sure they aren’t blocked by furniture or rugs. 

 

Keep your doors and windows closed.

You probably don’t need to be reminded of the importance of keeping your doors and windows closed when the AC is running. In fact, you were probably reminded of this twenty times a day when you were a kid. Nevertheless, if you have kids, you might want to visit their bedroom right now to see if their windows are open. On your way, you can close the front door as you shout out, “I don’t want to pay to cool the whole neighborhood!!!”

 

Take a look at your exposed ductwork.

Your home’s ductwork may be causing your air conditioner to work harder than it has to. If you have exposed ductwork in your attic or crawlspace, make sure it is working correctly. Of course, Schomburg Heating and Cooling can help you by inspecting your ductwork and adding insulation if necessary. 

 

Fix any leaks around your attic, doors, and windows.

On the rare chance that your family members keep the doors and windows closed in your house, you may want to reduce the amount of energy usage this summer by sealing any leaks around these openings. Don’t forget to examine the door that goes into the garage or attic. 

 

As you examine your windows for leaks, you might think about covering them with blinds or curtains. This can be a great way to increase the efficiency of your AC unit, especially if you aren’t home throughout the day. 

 

For more tips, give Schomburg Heating and Cooling a call. They can do a quick walk-through of your property and give you ideas on how to reduce your energy bills this summer.

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