Most
houses are fitted with central air conditioning systems. If you own
this type of air conditioning in North Vancouver, you probably know
how challenging it is to cut back on electricity costs, especially
during the dog days of summer. But with some tips, you can
significantly lower down central Air
Condition installations in North Vancouver BC
costs while still keeping your home appropriately comfortable during
the summer season. Here are some of the tips you should do:
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Your thermostat should be set at 78-degrees Fahrenheit or higher.
If
you go lower than that, you are increasing energy consumption by
about 8%. Just keep an eye out on your indoor humidity. If you have a
central air conditioning system that is too big for your home, the
indoor humidity can rise in certain areas of your house.
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Check the coils.
Dirt
and dust can accumulate in the indoor and outdoor coils, which can
affect the cooling efficiency of your unit. This routine maintenance
can be done by professionals such as Pro
Gas North Shore along with other maintenance steps.
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Make sure the refrigerant is not over or undercharged.
If
it is over or undercharged, the air conditioning unit will work not
properly. A licensed technician can check the refrigerant charge
during the maintenance process.
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Don’t allow hot air to get in the house.
Your
central air conditioning system will only have a harder time cooling
down your house. Check to see if the windows are sealed shut. Also
draw curtains close or use heavier or darker curtains during the day
to prevent UV rays from penetrating.
Try
these tips and you can maintain reasonable utility costs during the
summer season.
