6 Ways To Lower Your Electric Bill This Summer

06/04/24

Beat the heat and lower your utility bill this summer with these easy tips from Caffi Services!

At Caffi Services, we are committed to helping our clients enjoy superior comfort and exceptional energy efficiency. We use our expertise and experience to help you trim your utility bills down to size. The following tips are worth their weight in gold as the weather warms up.

Money-Saving Tips for Energy Efficiency This Summer

Big savings don’t require big adjustments. Often, simple changes can significantly lower your monthly cooling costs. Each will help on its own, but taken together, they can create a dramatic reduction you’ll notice immediately. Best of all, none of these tips will negatively impact your comfort.

1. Turn off your air conditioner if you know you’re not going to be home

Flipping the switch or using your smart home system to shut off your air conditioner when heading out the door takes just a moment. Turning the air conditioner off when you’re not at home will not negatively impact your health or comfort. Still, it will reduce unnecessary energy consumption while at work or school, on vacation, or away for business.

2. Set your air conditioner to 78 degrees in the summer and utilize fans

It may sound “warm,” but it feels quite cool and is more than adequate to keep you comfortable. By using fans, you’ll improve circulation and ventilation within the home. Plus, due to the principles of convective heat transfer, the fans will make you feel cooler as the airflow removes the warm air directly in contact with your skin.

3. Use a programmable or smart thermostat

Programmable and smart thermostats are cost-effective investments that considerably reduce annual energy usage. Installed in the proper location, these devices are renowned for reducing utility bills by 10% to 15%. They also give you superior control over your HVAC systems and allow you to adjust as your schedule, weather, and requirements change and evolve.

4. Have your air conditioning vents and ductwork cleaned

Keeping your air conditioning vents and ductwork clean improves indoor air quality by forcing more air through the air filters, which trap dust, pollen, pet dander, etc. It also helps regulate indoor humidity levels. Not only does this help reduce the potential for mold and mildew proliferation, but it is also vital because the higher the humidity, the warmer your home will feel.

5. Block out the heat by investing in blackout or heat-absorbing curtains

Blackout and heat-absorbing curtains help reduce solar heat gain through your windows. These are easy to install and are available in a wide range of colors and designs, which you can select based on your desired decor.

6. Utilize your ceiling fans

In addition to floor fans, we strongly recommend using your ceiling fans throughout the summer. This helps create an even, consistent climate within the room, which reduces the strain on your air conditioner, heat pump, ductless mini-split, etc. The more consistent the climate, the less energy is required to cool your home.

Bonus Tip: Schedule Regular Maintenance for Your Air Conditioning Unit

Perhaps the most important tip is to stay on top of regular maintenance for your central air conditioner, ductless mini-split, or heat pump. As with all mechanical systems, the better your cooling system is maintained, the more efficiently it will operate. For most systems, this means scheduling at least one service appointment yearly to ensure superior performance.

At Caffi Services, our licensed and insured HVAC technicians will perform the manufacturer-recommended maintenance to keep your system in prime condition. We can change air filters, clean coils, remove debris from the unit, seal leaks, recharge refrigerant, lubricate moving components, and more. This straightforward process typically takes one to two hours to complete, and it will improve energy efficiency, reduce repair costs, and extend the serviceable lifespan of your cooling system.

Cool down with Caffi Services today! Schedule your maintenance service or install a more energy-efficient air conditioner today.