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With summertime closing in, you may be dreading the increased electrical bills that come with heavy air conditioning use. To help you save money this season, Colburns Heating & Air Conditioning, the leading heating and cooling contractors in Southwestern NY and Northwestern PA, offer the following energy-saving HVAC tips for summer. 

How to Save on Summer Air Conditioning Costs

1. Replace the Air Filter & Clean the Vents

When your air conditioner's filter is dirty or the vents are clogged, airflow is restricted, and cool air may not reach the thermostat. This causes your system to work harder than it should and increases your electric bills. To save money and energy, keep your vents clean and replace your filter every 30 to 60 days.

2. Install a Digital Thermostat

A digital thermostat is a terrific energy-saving investment. It lets you program different temperatures while you are sleeping or away from home. Set your thermostat to let the house warm up at night and during the day while you are at work and automatically lower the temperature again when you wake up or return home. The savings in energy costs should more than make up for the price of the thermostat in the first year, and every year after that, the savings go straight into your pocket.

3. Raise the Temperature

For every degree you raise the temperature on your thermostat, you save about 1% on your annual air conditioning bill. If you can tolerate it a few degrees warmer, you’ll save a considerable amount over the course of the summer.

Colburns Heating & Air Conditioning can help you keep your HVAC system operating at top capacity or replace it when necessary. For more than four decades, they have been helping their customers stay comfortable no matter what the weather is like outside. Visit their website to view hours and location information, or call (716) 569- 3695 to schedule service.

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