Air Conditioner Maintenance Tips from
Evenflow Mechanical

Exercising proper air conditioner preventive maintenance is a must if you want to keep cool when temperatures rise outside. This becomes especially true if you live in an area where the climate is hot throughout the year. The last thing you want to happen is for your AC to malfunction when you need it most. To prevent such an unfortunate event from occurring, this guide will feature several air conditioner maintenance tips to keep your unit running properly.

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ENERGY SAVER: AC TIPS - PT V

Long-Term Savings Tips

• If your air conditioner is old, consider buying an energy-efficient model. Look for the ENERGY STAR and EnergyGuide labels; qualified room air conditioners are 10 PERCENT more efficient, and qualified central units are about 15 PERCENT more efficient than standard models.
• Consider installing a whole-house fan or evaporative cooler if appropriate for your climate.

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ENERGY SAVER: AC TIPS - PT IV

COOLING TIPS

Set your thermostat at as high a temperature as comfortably possible in the summer, and ensure humidity control if needed. The smaller the difference between the indoor and outdoor temperatures, the lower your overall cooling bill will be....

Avoid setting your thermostat at a colder setting than normal when you turn on your air conditioner. It will not cool your home any faster and could result in excessive cooling and, therefore, unnecessary expense.

Consider using an interior fan along with your window air conditioner to spread the cooled air through your home without greatly increasing your power use.

Avoid placing appliances that give off heat such as lamps or TVs near a thermostat.
 

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PT III

Instead of air-conditioning, consider installing a whole-house fan. Whole-house fans work in many climates and help cool your home by pulling cool air through the house and exhausting warm air through the attic. Use the fan most effectively to cool down your house during cooler times of the day: your home will stay cooler through the hotter times of the day without using the fan.

 

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PT II

If you have a central air system in your home, set the fan to shut off at the same time as the compressor, which is usually done by setting the auto mode on the fan setting. In other words, don't use the system's central fan to provide air circulation, use circulating fans in individual rooms.
 

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PT I

Buying a bigger room air conditioner won't necessarily make you feel more comfortable during the hot summer months. In fact, a room air conditioner that's too big for the area it is supposed to cool will perform less efficiently and less effectively than a smaller, properly sized unit. The reason: an oversized unit will cool the rooms to the thermostat set point before proper dehumidification occurs, making the area feel clammy and uncomfortable. Central air conditioning systems need to be sized by professionals.

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