Tips For Helping Your Central Air Save Energy

How to make your system more efficient

Rucci Oil knows that the summer season can come along with all sorts of added expenses. Maybe you’re going on a fancy family vacation, sending your kids to camp or constantly buying host gifts for all those backyard barbeques you’re invited to. Fortunately, your central air conditioning bill doesn’t have to be an area where costs skyrocket. And no, this does not mean that you have to sacrifice comfort and spend all day in a home that feels too warm.

Any homeowner who has a central air conditioning system can maximize their system’s energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption. This will ultimately help you save money on your energy and utility bills.

Just follow these tips from Rucci Oil to help your central air-conditioning save energy.

Don’t make your home too cool

We understand the natural instinct to drop the temperature on your thermostat way down on a hot and humid day, but this is actually not the smartest idea. Instead, you want to set your thermostat to a moderate and comfortable temperature without making your house excessively cool. You also want to avoid changing the temperature multiple times throughout the day.

It is actually recommended to keep your thermostat set somewhere between 72 and 78 degrees Fahrenheit.

Each degree of cooling can increase energy usage by between 6% and 8%. Keeping your home at a more moderate temperature will help with your home cooling costs.

Keep the sun out

We probably don’t have to remind you that the addition of natural sunlight automatically increases a home’s temperature. Keeping your curtains and blinds closed during the day will keep this additional heat out and will, in turn, help your home stay cool.

Keep the cool air inside

Some of the cool air that your central air conditioning produces is going to go to waste if there are any gaps around your windows or doors. Sealing off your doors and windows with weather stripping and caulk can help keep the cool air indoors.

Upgrade to a programmable thermostat

If you don’t already have one, consider upgrading to programmable thermostat. These devices give homeowners the option of pre-selecting preferred temperatures for specific times of the day. For example, if you are going to be out of your home all day, but still want to return to a cool home you can increase the temperature before you leave and pre-set your programmable thermostat to drop its temperature back down shortly before you plan on getting home.

Clean and change your air filters as necessary

Clogged air filters are going to make an air conditioner work harder than necessary, which is going to drive up energy usage and costs.

Schedule regular maintenance

Annual servicing appointments are the best way to ensure that your air conditioner is performing optimally and using its energy efficiently. The technicians at Rucci Oil can help you out with this!

Air conditioning installations, repairs and maintenance from Rucci Oil

If you need expert air conditioning services and live in Staten Island, Manhattan, Brooklyn or within our service area in New Jersey, contact Rucci Oil. We are one of the top air conditioning contractors in the area.

Contact Rucci Oil today to learn more about our air conditioning products and services.