Thursday, July 30, 2015

Summer Energy Saving Tips!

The hot summer weather is here with temps in the upper 80's to 90's and high humidity make you eager to stay cool. This can lead to some hefty energy bills most times. But did you know you can save money on their summer bills by following these energy tips to reduce electric usage in the home.

- Install a clean air conditioning filter on a regular basis in the summer and replace or clean it monthly. Dirty filters cause the equipment to work harder and use up to five percent more energy.
- Set the air conditioner thermostat at 78 degrees. Each degree below 78 adds about eight percent to your cooling costs.
- Set your thermostat at a higher temperature while you're away from your home. This way the air conditioner won't be on as often while you're out.
- Preform heavy housework chores in the cooler time of the day (laundry, baking etc)
- Keep direct sunlight out as much as possible. Consider light-colored roofs, outside walls and drapes.
- Weatherstrip doors and windows to prevent expensive air leaks. Make sure all windows and doors are closet when the air condition unit is operating.
- The attic should be properly ventilated to prevent excess heat build-up, which causes your cooling system to work harder,

If you need any electrical work done to make your electric bill more efficient. Give Quality Electric a call and we can help!

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