Tips To Save Energy this Summer (Centralized AC)

1. Close Unused Air Vents :Close air vents in rooms you are not using, so that you are not paying to cool those rooms.

 

2. During the day time close all windows, blinds, curtains and use dark colored curtains to block solar heat.During the evening/night if the air cools down open the windows.

 

3. Use Fans:Use ceiling fans, even when the air conditioner is running so you can set the thermostat setting at higher than normal settings.Due to air circulation you feel more cooler, but switch on fans only when you are around, because fan only makes you feel cooler but not the room.

 

4. Adjust Thermostat settings:Adjust the thermostat settings in the night and when you are away from the house.You can save as much as 10 percent a year by simply turning your thermostat to 5 to 7 degrees up from its normal settings, for only 8 hours a day.Recommended thermostat  settings when you are at home for summer is 78 degrees Fahrenheit.

 

5. Seal the cracks :Sealing the cracks and  the gaps in the windows and doors, prevents hot air leaking into the rooms.

 

6. Change the bulbs: Incandescent light bulbs generate heat , switch to compact florescent light bulbs or halogen infrared bulb, which are more energy efficient.Use only Energy Star Products which will use 75% less energy than the regular Incandescent bulbs.An Energy Star Certified bulb would save you $6 a year in electricity cost and $50 to $100 in its lifetime.

 

7. Replace Filters Monthly :Cleaning or replacing filters monthly will allow the air conditioning systems run more efficiently

 

These are some of the tips ,will update more, so check back to see more tips to save energy.

Have a Great Summer !!!!!!!! and Don't forget to drink lot of fluids.