Wondering how to keep cool this summer while keeping your electric bill low? Technicians from Osterwisch Company, a mechanical contracting company from Cincinnati, weigh in with a few useful tips. They have been providing speedy, high-quality, and affordable mechanical services to the greater Cincinnati and Tri-State area for over seventy years.

Keep Your AC Unit in the Shade

Air conditioning units work by taking in air from the outside and cooling it off. Since shaded spaces are already cooler than the surrounding air, your unit won't have to work as hard to cool it down.

Check Your Filters

All sorts of materials can pollute your filter, especially in the summer when allergens are most prevalent. Check your filter once a month and change it as often as needed to keep your unit running smoothly.

Weatherize Your House

If your home isn't particularly new, chances are you’re losing energy from window seals or a poorly insulated room. You can weatherize your home by caulking window gaps or adding insulation around doorways. That way you can keep the cold air in and the hot air out. 

Close the Blinds

Discouraging sunlight from entering your home can help keep the temperature inside naturally cooler, making it less likely that your unit will kick on and run constantly.

Touch the Dial

You may have heard that cranking up the thermostat when you are away from home means it will cost you more money to lower the temperature when you return. This is a myth. Don't be afraid to alter the temperature through the day. You can even optimize temperature control by installing a smart thermostat that monitors the temperature for you.

Use Fans

Fans can help you cut costs by circulating the air in your home. Ceiling fans use only 10% of the energy that a central air conditioner does, and they can make a room feel up to ten degrees cooler.