Simple Ways to Save on Your AC Bills This Summer

Now that the summer heat is here, it's more important than any other time of year to make sure your air conditioning unit is working properly. Air conditioners can break down when it's least convenient, causing indoor temperatures to soar and your energy bills to rise. 

Saskatoon's premier HVAC experts at Excelsior Mechanical Ltd. know that a little bit of maintenance and care goes a long way toward keeping you cool and your energy bills low. Check out these simple things you can do to save big on your AC bills this summer. 

Seal off Any Gaps Around Your Doors and Windows

We've seen it before: an AC unit that is properly installed is still working overtime because of open gaps around doors and windows. Keep indoor temperatures low and energy efficiency high by sealing gaps that form behind your AC unit, windows and doors. 

Gaps that remain open around doors near your AC unit can make it difficult for your system to circulate air and draw it in and out through its vents and registers. Maintain proper airflow and ventilation by always keeping nearby gaps sealed.

Keep Your Ceiling Fans on

The humble ceiling fan is an often overlooked necessity for staying cool in high heat. Switch on your fan to use a lot less energy compared to cooling down with your AC unit. Ceiling fans are often more than strong enough to keep you comfortable without changing your AC unit’s settings.

If you want to kick things up a notch, consider getting a smart fan that comes with its own app that lets you schedule when you want to run your AC. A schedule for your fan can better optimize your energy efficiency in multiple rooms and floors in the home. 

Clean/Replace Your Filters

Your AC unit is only as reliable as its air filters are clean. Dirty air filters can lead to poor ventilation and cause your home's temperature and energy costs to rise. At Excelsior Mechanical Ltd., we consider air filter cleaning and replacement core parts of our quality air conditioning repair and maintenance service. Regular cleaning takes a load off of your unit while keeping indoor air cool.

Turn Down Your AC When You Are Not Home

There’s often not much reason to keep your AC running if no one’s home. Try to stick to a schedule of running your AC only when you’re home or invest in a smart thermostat that can do the scheduling for you. 

Blasting your AC when no one is home sends excess cool air outside through your windows and doors if they have seals. If you're running your unit while the house is empty, the only people you're cooling are probably your neighbors. 

Invest in Black-Out Curtains

A consultation to determine components of your air conditioning installation isn’t complete without some recommendations for black-out curtains. Excelsior Mechanical Ltd. recommends multiple options for black-out curtains that drape over your windows for 24-7 heat reduction. These curtains can disperse heat from sunlight at affordable prices. 

Save Money With Saskatoon's Finest HVAC Pros 

The air conditioning and heating pros at Excelsior Mechanical Ltd. are committed to saving you money and delivering quality. With experience installing, maintaining and repairing AC systems in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan since 1993, we're confident that we can keep you cool this summer. 

Whether you simply need help changing your filters or have a unit that's completely stopped working, our specialists are ready to help. Give us a call at 306-221-5481 or visit our contact page to receive a free consultation and quote.