Now that warm weather has well and truly arrived in Greenville, SC, it is especially important to maximize the efficiency of your AC. To assist you on that, here are three tips that you can implement to start using your AC more efficiently.
1. Clean the Filters
For your AC to function as efficiently as possible, air must flow through it without any difficulty. To maximize airflow, you must remove as many obstructions as you can. The debris that gradually accumulates on the air filter in your AC can seriously impede airflow.
Luckily, you can clean or replace your filters all on your own. Experts recommend doing this at least once every three months.
2. Schedule Maintenance
Every so often, your AC will require a tune-up. Maintenance includes things like cleaning the coils in the system and removing debris from its compressor. The technician will also check its electrical connections and lubricate moving parts.
Routine maintenance will both maximize the current efficiency of your AC and allow you to detect hidden problems before they become serious enough to threaten its ability to function. Experts recommend scheduling maintenance annually.
Unless you have the proper licensing and experience, you won’t have the ability to perform maintenance check-ups on your own. Thankfully, a team of trained professionals can do that for you either annually or semi-annually, depending on what’s necessary to maintain your system.
3. Buy a Smart Thermostat
If you do not already own a smart thermostat, buying one can provide you with considerable benefits. Its precise sensors and controls will decrease the amount of energy that your system wastes. Other features, like the ability to increase and lower settings at specific times, will also enable your AC to accomplish more with less energy.
To stay comfortable this summer, you must do everything in your power to enhance the efficiency of your AC. Call Palmetto Heating & Air LLC and make use of our suite of AC services today.
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