When the weather gets warm, you want your air conditioning to keep your house cool. Below are three mistakes that you may be making that can affect its efficiency.
1. Not Changing the Filters
One of the most important parts of your air conditioning unit is the one that a lot of people neglect – the filter. The filter does a lot. It helps your air conditioner to run efficiently, it helps the air to be clean, and it stops your unit from freezing up. Not changing it can add anywhere from 5 – 15% to your power bill and can shorten its lifespan.
2. Not having Annual Maintenance Done
Even though there are video tutorials online that you can watch to learn how to clean the fins and coils of your unit, it’s best to have someone do it for you. The professional that you call will have the experience needed to do it right, and they will have insurance if something should go wrong.
3. You Didn’t Upgrade Your Thermostat
It’s possible that you are always remembering to adjust your thermostat prior to leaving your house. However, most people don’t remember to do this. That’s why upgrading your thermostat is a good idea. This way you can set it to come on at a certain time. Some of the newer ones even have apps that you can use for controlling your thermostat.
These are three things that you may be doing that can damage your air conditioning. This year, do everything you can to make it run the best way possible.
