Air conditioning units can be a real godsend in the summer when the weather picks up. But it accounts for 6% of all electricity used in the US, which is about $29 billion!

You may have noticed your portion of this hefty bill whenever you go to pay for your utilities. So it may be worth it to make your AC unit more energy-efficient and green.

Want to hear more? Here are 3 ways to make your AC energy efficient and lower those utility bills!

1. Insulate Your Home Better

What causes your air conditioning to work harder is when the heat continually makes its way inside the house. It needs to use more power to maintain your home’s comfortable temperature.

Take the heavy load off of your AC unit by insulating your home better. For example, you can either tint your windows or draw your curtains during the day to keep the sunlight out.

You can also check your windows and doors for any air leaks. With better seals, cold air will stay inside and hot air will stay outside, which will enable your AC to cool down your home more efficiently.

2. Change Your Air Filters

The air filters are an integral part of your air conditioning unit. When it’s free of debris, your AC can run optimally. However, once it gets clogged up with dust and other things, it can cause your unit to work harder.

Experts recommend you inspect your AC’s air filters once a month. You’ll know it’s time to change them when you can no longer see light pass through.

Normally, you’ll need to change your air filters once every 60 to 90 days, or even a whole year. But if your area’s experienced bad air quality recently (such as from a forest fire), you may have to change the filters more often.

3. Get Regular Maintenance

Preventative care is always best for your health, and the same goes for your air conditioning unit. You might think you’re saving money in the long run by not calling the experts in until there’s a problem, but you’re not. Small issues can quickly turn into large and costly ones if you don’t get them fixed promptly.

When you have an HVAC specialist come inspect and maintain your AC unit, they can catch any small problems you may not have noticed. When your air conditioning is running as smoothly as possible all year round, it’ll quickly show in the numbers you see on your utility bills.

Make Your AC Energy Efficient Today

By making your AC energy efficient, not only do you lower your utility bills, but you also get a sense of satisfaction knowing you’re doing your part in decreasing your carbon footprint.

No longer do you have to suffer through the heat to do either of these things. With some quick and easy changes, you can have many cool and guilt-free summers to come!

Feel like you need to swap out your old, clunky AC unit? Then get in touch with us now to schedule an appointment for a new AC installation!