Keeping Cool: 7 Household Tips to Reduce Strain on Your AC
NORTHAMPTON, MA | ACCESSWIRE | September 30, 2022 | Ron Gales, ENERGIZED by Edison Writer Third in a three-part series. Part 1: Keeping Cool: 8 Tips for Air Conditioner Efficiency- Opens in new window Part 2: Keeping Cool: Saving Energy While Beating the Heat Air conditioning is a basic necessity for many. Cooling your home or office while wasting as little energy as possible is crucial to keeping summer electricity bills manageable. Fortunately, there are several actions air conditioner users can take to reduce the strain on cooling systems in addition to adjusting thermostats. Here are seven options: 1. Sealing air leaks in your home can save up to 20% a year on cooling and heating costs, according to the U.S. Department of Energy- Opens in new window . Use weatherstripping- Opens in new window to seal air leaks around movable objects such as doors or operable windows. Caulk is recommended to fill cracks and gaps around stationary items like window frames, baseboards, electric outlets and switch plates.
Keeping Cool: 7 Household Tips to Reduce Strain on Your AC
NORTHAMPTON, MA | ACCESSWIRE | September 30, 2022 | Ron Gales, ENERGIZED by Edison Writer Third in a three-part series. Part 1: Keeping Cool: 8 Tips for Air Conditioner Efficiency- Opens in new window Part 2: Keeping Cool: Saving Energy While Beating the Heat Air conditioning is a basic necessity for many. Cooling your home or office while wasting as little energy as possible is crucial to keeping summer electricity bills manageable. Fortunately, there are several actions air conditioner users can take to reduce the strain on cooling systems in addition to adjusting thermostats. Here are seven options: 1. Sealing air leaks in your home can save up to 20% a year on cooling and heating costs, according to the U.S. Department of Energy- Opens in new window . Use weatherstripping- Opens in new window to seal air leaks around movable objects such as doors or operable windows. Caulk is recommended to fill cracks and gaps around stationary items like window frames, baseboards, electric outlets and switch plates.