Summer is finally over and fall, our favorite season in Indiana, is here! Now you can enjoy the cooler weather and your air conditioner can enjoy a little break. To help you maximize savings on your energy bill, we've compiled a few tips on when to run your A/C this fall and when to let it rest.
Take Advantage of Cooler Evenings
Give your air conditioner a break during the evening and night, when outdoor temperatures drop. Open windows at opposite ends of the house to create good airflow and enjoy the fresh air. In the morning, close the windows before you leave for work, or before the temperature outside climbs to 80 degrees or more.
Turn your A/C back on when you get home from work if your house became uncomfortably warm while you were away. Having a programmable thermostat makes this process a snap - you can literally set it and forget it.
Try not to leave your air conditioner off and your windows closed for extended periods of time. At the very least, run your A/C's fan so that the air doesn't become too humid or stagnant in your home.
Turning it Off for Good
When it is time to tuck away the air conditioning for the year, take the time to do a little bit of yearly maintenance. This will ensure that your A/C will be ready to go when temperatures climb back up in the spring.
- Switch out dirty air filters for clean ones.
- Remove any dust and debris on your unit, and clean the coils thoroughly.
- Cover your outdoor HVAC unit with a waterproof cover to keep ice from forming in it, as well as to keep leaves and other debris from falling into it.
- If you are not comfortable doing these procedures yourself, have a technician come out for yearly maintenance.
For more information about when to run your air conditioner this fall, as well as expert advice on all home comfort topics, contact us today. Hartman Brothers Heating & Air Conditioning has been serving the Fort Wayne, Indiana area since 1963.
Our goal is to help educate our customers in New Haven, Indiana and surrounding Fort Wayne area about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems).
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