Tag: energy saving

Tips in Energy Saving (Home/Room Cooling)

• Cooler lights. Change to new LED light bulbs. Energy-efficient LEDs bulbs have very low heat production as well as higher lumens for brighter lighting. Ideal in keeping your home well lit and cool while saving energy costs.
• Choose a high-efficiency AC with an Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) of 12 or greater. Inverter type air conditioner saves energy the longer it is used.
• Maintain your AC well. Running an inefficient AC system can result in high monthly bills. It is important to have your AC have regular maintenance cleaning/check up at least every six months.
• Close your exterior doors and windows tightly when the AC is on. Save even more by turning off kitchen and bath exhaust fans after use.
• Keep interior doors and air vents open. This allows air to circulate freely throughout the home.
• Change or clean your AC's air filters at least once a month to keep your system running at peak performance.
• Block the sun from overheating your home. Using shades, blinds and drapes to keep the sun out during the day will also help protect furniture and carpeting from fading.
• Insulate your walls with injected foam insulation to help you save energy by keeping outside heat from seeping through porous block walls.
• Avoid setting your thermostat at a colder setting than normal when you turn on your air conditioner. It will not cool your home any faster and could result in excessive cooling and, therefore, unnecessary expense. 
• Plant trees and use outdoor awnings to provide shade on the sunny side of your home.
• Use ceiling fans to cool off for less. Ceiling fans can make you feel three to four degrees cooler. Be sure to turn them off when you leave – fans cool people, not rooms.
• Add door sweeps to stop conditioned air from escaping through the gap under your doors.