5 Ways to Lower Your AC Bill This Summer

Summers can bring in record-setting high temperatures that require running the air conditioners throughout the day, increasing your AC bills.

Here are five ways you can lower your AC bills while having a cooler and comfortable summer home:

1.  Use a whole house fan. 

Whole house fans offer an eco-friendly way to improve your home ventilation and keep your house comfortable during summer. The fans work by pulling in the cooler outside air through the open windows and pushing out the warm stale air through the roof and attic vents.

The benefits of using a whole house fan include:

       Energy efficiency: Unlike traditional ACs, whole house fan uses a natural ventilation method by pushing out warm air and pulling in fresh outdoor air, reducing excessive energy consumption;

       Easy installation: Whole house fans are mechanical devices that can be installed with minimum effort;

       Reduces indoor pollution: The fans remove trapped air pollutants and offer better airflow, keeping the indoor air healthy;

       Reduces moisture: Whole house fans offer improved ventilation that removes trapped moisture, preventing mold and wood rot in your house;

       Cost-effective: Whole house fans can be a cost-effective way to keep your house cool;

       Offers a sustainable way of life: Whole house fans offer an eco-friendly way of cooling your house, helping you practice a sustainable way of life.

2.  Open windows and doors:

 Keeping your windows and doors open can help cool your house without resorting to energy-intensive air conditioners.

3. Replace and seal windows, ducts, and doors.

Older doors and windows have cracks that let in the warm outside air, spiking up your AC bills. Replacing old windows, doors, and ducts can improve your home insulation, reducing the usage of air conditioners.

4. Service the air conditioner to reduce AC bills.

Scheduling AC servicing in the summer can prevent the ventilation problems arising from low refrigerant levels, dirty coils, or poor connections.

Routine filter replacements after every few months can prevent dust accumulation that blocks the airflow, reducing your AC bills. Also, vacuuming the dust-filled vents can improve home cooling.

5. Install an attic fan.

 

Attics can get especially hot during summer, raising your home temperature. Installing an attic fan can keep your home cooler and more comfortable.

6. Install a garage exhaust fan. 

The garage is one area that can get quickly hot and uncomfortable in the summer, and a garage exhaust fan can keep your garage comfortable. A garage exhaust fan can be particular helpful if your garage is integral and under a part of the main home. 

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