As the weather heats up, homeowners will begin to run their air conditioners fairly regularly. However, constantly running your unit can run up your monthly utility bills. To lessen the financial burden and make your home a bit more environmentally friendly, here are a few steps to make your residential HVAC unit more efficient. 

3 Tips for Making Your Residential HVAC Unit More Energy-Efficient

1. Use Fans

Fans use significantly less energy than AC units to run. While they don’t actually lower the temperature in your home, they can make it feel cooler. This may allow you to leave the thermostat a few degrees higher than you normally would. Additionally, run an exhaust fan while cooking to suck the warm air from your stovetop out of your kitchen.

2. Block Sunlight

The sun’s rays can add a lot of unnecessary heat to your home, making your residential HVAC unit work harder than it should to maintain your ideal temperature. If you’re home and want to enjoy the natural light, open the curtains, but if you’re out for the day, keep them closed to maintain those cooler temperatures. You may even want to invest in blackout shades to block as many rays as possible.

3. Change Filters Regularly

Over time, dust and debris can build up in your AC unit’s filters and cause it to work harder to force air throughout your home. In addition to increasing your energy bills, this hurts the air quality in your home and can exacerbate symptoms for those with allergies or asthma. HVAC contractors recommend changing your filters every 90 days, or every 60 days if you have pets. To make your home even more energy-efficient, consider upgrading to HEPA filters. 

Whether you need to schedule preventative maintenance or want to make your unit more energy-efficient, contact Concord Heating & Air Conditioning. The residential HVAC company offers a wide array of services to customers throughout Cabarrus County, NC, and the surrounding area. In business since 1977, the licensed, bonded, and insured company is staffed by NATE-certified technicians who are trained to service AC units, heat pumps, and gas furnaces. To receive a free estimate, contact the air conditioning contractor online or call (704) 786-6608 today.