When temperatures spike during the summer months here in the greater Greenville, SC area, your air conditioning unit can be your saving grace. However, when you don’t use your AC unit wisely, you might start to notice a decrease in your home comfort and an increase in your energy bills. When you understand how your cooling system functions and operates, you can optimize your AC unit’s performance for maximum comfort and minimum energy usage this summer. Below, we provide you with 3 of our top ways to get the most from your air conditioner in the Upstate SC heat and humidity.
Choose Smart Thermostat Settings
The Department of Energy recommends setting your thermostat to 78 degrees in the summertime while you’re home. We understand that this is too high for most Greenville, SC homeowners but it’s a good place to start. Set your thermostat at 78 degrees and lower it by one degree until everyone in your home is cool and comfortable. In addition to finding the right thermostat setting while you’re home, you also need to make sure you’re raising the thermostat while you’re away from home. Raising your thermostat by 7-10 degrees while you’re away from home can produce up to 10% savings on energy costs in the summer time. If you’re interested in installing a programmable thermostat in your Greenville, SC home, check out our products page to learn more https://eastergard.com/thermostats.
Have Your Air Conditioner Serviced
Routine HVAC maintenance is one of the best things you can do to keep your heating and air conditioning equipment healthy and efficient. There are a lot of things you can do on your own to maintain your air conditioner, but you cannot achieve maximum performance without the help of a qualified HVAC contractor. Air conditioning units should be serviced at least once a year, ideally in the spring or early summer.
Avoid Unnecessary Heat
Finally, avoid any and all unnecessary heat in your Greenville, SC home. One major thing you want to avoid this summer is the direct sunlight shining into your home through your windows. The direct sunlight can increase the temperature in your Greenville, SC home which will force your AC unit to work even harder to compensate for the increase in heat and humidity. Try closing your blinds and curtains during the brightest times of day to avoid the added heat. Additionally, be sure to only use heating appliances like your oven and dryer in the evening when the outside temperature is lower.
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