
Air conditioning creates a healthier indoor environment by removing pollutants from the air and allowing you to live comfortably, thanks to the central HVAC system’s flawless operation. Moisture is also removed from the air, allowing mold to grow. Air conditioning also helps move air around the house, which improves indoor airflow. Speak with one of our HVAC experts at Owen Heating and Air Repair to learn more about how you can use air conditioning to create a healthier home. We offer air conditioning, heating and furnace services that will change how you enjoy your home.
Air conditioning helps circulate and filter indoor air and maintain the temperature. A filter in most units removes pollutants and allergens from the air inside a room. An air conditioning system maintains indoor air quality, allowing people to live and work in a healthy and comfortable environment; here are some of the advantages of having an air conditioner in your home:
- By humidifying or dehumidifying, humidity is maintained.
- Constant and adequate ventilation is provided.
- Removes allergens and pollutants from the air.
- By heating or cooling the air, the desired temperature is maintained.
Furthermore, here are the top ten HVAC energy efficiency tips you can use with your HVAC systems.
- Conduct Regular Maintenance: Regular maintenance is the only way to keep your system in tip-top shape and identify minor issues before they become major ones. Request a full inspection from your HVAC technician twice a year.
- Invest in More Efficient Equipment: If you are replacing an existing HVAC system or selecting HVAC equipment for a new building, consider investing in more efficient HVAC equipment. Select higher SEER and EER air conditioners and higher AFAU furnaces. Increasing the SEER rating from 13 to 20 would save 65% of the energy used by the air conditioner.
- Clean or Replace Your Air Filters: Clean or replace your air filters regularly. Filters are capable of collecting dirt, dust, and other debris. As the system becomes clogged, it must work harder to keep your home comfortable.
- Lower or raise the temperature: Don’t set your heat or air conditioner too high or too low. During the winter heating season, set your thermostat to 68 degrees and your air conditioner to 78 degrees in the summer.
- Install Programmable Controls: Use programmable thermostats to alternate the temperature throughout the day. Reduce the temperature at night and allow it to rise before you. You can even command your system from work so that your home is as warm or cool as you need it to be by the time you get home. This will save energy and potentially extend the life of your system because it will not run inefficiently.
- Improve Your Insulation: The better your insulation, the more efficient your HVAC system will be. Insulation reduces the warm or cool air that escapes your home. In the summer, you don’t want to heat the outside or send cold air out.
- Maintain Airflow: Keep the HVAC system clean and free of debris and dust. Keeping the HVAC system clean aids in energy conservation. Check that no furniture is blocking any of the air vents. Check that all vents and ducts are not blocked regularly.
- Use Curtains and Blinds: To reduce heat in your home during the hot summer days, keep your curtains or blinds closed. In the winter, open them during the day to let in warm sunlight and close them at night.
- Use Fans: By circulating air, ceiling and floor fans can improve the efficiency of your HVAC system. Ceiling fans can also be programmed to draw hot air up in the summer and push it down in the winter.
- Remove Obstructions: Remove plants, trees, brush, and debris around your HVAC system. Check it regularly to ensure it is free of leaves, nests, and other hazards that could interfere with its proper operation.
We all want to stay comfortable at home, ensuring that our HVAC runs properly and smoothly. Hopefully, these tips will help you.
Feel free to contact Owen Heating and Air Repairanytime to have your HVAC systems properly maintained, especially your air conditioners! We are always ready and on the go to respond to any HVAC needs.