Air Conditioning Repair El Paso Texas
Cooling your house during those hot and sticky days aren't always in your budget plan. Like any smart homeowner, you're probably wondering if there is a way to bring your energy bill down without sacrificing the comfort of your home. When turning your air conditioning off is not an option these easy but efficient energy-saving tips can ease the stress on your wallet and keep your home from feeling like a sauna.
Installing A New Thermostat
If you are using a thermostat that is not programmable, you are throwing away easily saved money. A thermostat that allows you to program set times during the day where the air is turned down saves you from the air being on full blast when nobody is home to enjoy it. Purchasing a programmable thermostat is an easy way to save money every month.
Changing The Filter
You've heard it a million times, but the truth is checking and cleaning your filter on a consistent basis really does effect the efficiency of your air conditioner. When there is an excessive amount of debris and dirt in its filter, the air conditioner is forced to work harder because its air flow becomes stifled. Checking the filter once a month to determine if it needs changing can save you from paying higher energy bills due to your air conditioner being overworked.
Duct maintenance
Your homes duct work plays a large part in your air conditioner's efficiency. If your ducts have holes or leaks the cooled air running through them is allowed to escape, and escaped air equals lost money. Signs pointing to your home needing the duct work repaired are high energy bills and rooms that never seem to get properly cooled down. Once you suspect your home's ducts are the problem, your best bet is to call a professional who can assess the problem and correct it by sealing and insulating your ducts. Once all of the holes and leaks are fixed you will quickly notice a drop in your utility bills.
Hiring A Professional To Do A Yearly Air Conditioning Tune-up
Nothing wreaks havoc on your air conditioning unit like a case of neglected maintenance. If you don't invest in a yearly tune-up and instead allow your appliance to become damaged from years of negligence, your energy use will sky-rocket, and you may find yourself paying for costly air conditioning repair. The benefit of scheduling a yearly check-up will speak for itself once you notice your utility bill has gone down.
If you have further questions about how to improve your air conditioner's efficiency, or you would like to learn more about scheduling a yearly tune-up, please contact us at SoBellas Home Services.
El Paso, Texas Corporate Office
125 Graphite Dr Ste D
El Paso, Texas 79932
915-585-2811
