Stay Cool!
With These Energy Saving Tips
Every year during the summer, power grid companies start to advertise for moderate use of your AC. That’s because the hot days of So-Cal tend to make people turn the AC on somewhere in June and only turn it off around October-November. Keeping your house cool in the summer is a really tough task. When the temperature outside is over 100°, it’s really hard to turn off the AC inside your house. Here are some few tips that will help you keep your house cool, reduce your electric bill, and make your house energy efficient:
The best way to make your AC efficient is to seal your house. Sometimes you can find cracks near the windows and those could be a real problem since the cool air from the AC is ‘escaping’ and you get hot air from outside.
Simple Steps to Save Energy:
Plant Trees And Shrubs-
planting some trees next to your windows will help you shade your house. Without a proper shading your house can become really hot since it gets direct sunlight all day long.
Use Fans-
Fans are easy solution to turn off the AC since they don’t require a lot of energy. Use ceiling fans or regular fans to cool down your house.
Maintain Your AC-
AC filters can become really dusty. Make sure you clean your filter every once in awhile. If you have an outdoor system make sure that you clean it from dust or dead leaves. In addition, make sure that your AC system has the Energy Efficient Star.
Seal Any Cracks-
The best way to make your AC efficient is to seal your house. Sometimes you can find cracks near the windows and those could be a real problem since the cool air from the AC is ‘escaping’ and you get hot air from outside.
Get Blinds or Solar Screens-
covering your windows is probably the best way to keep sun from heating your house. Cover the windows with blinds or solar screen to make your AC more efficient.
Wash The Floor-
Another good way to cool down your house is by washing the floor. When the water from the floor evaporates it creates a natural cooling effect.