7 Little Ways to Improve AC Efficiency & Extend AC Lifespan
There are other steps you can take too, and they really add up. For example:
1- Keep your vents clear. Don’t let furniture, boxes, or toys block them.
2- Make sure you change your AC air filter as often as you’re supposed to — Once a month for most air filters.
3- Make sure the condenser unit is free of debris (that’s the big unit outside). Trim back plants around it and get any leaves or debris off of it.
4-Close your curtains, drapes or blinds — at least when the sun would be coming directly in. If you’re gone at work all day, close everything before you leave.
5-Put your AC on a timer so that it’s set to a warmer temperature when no one’s home. If you have it kick on about 30 minutes before you typically get home, you won’t even notice a difference.
6-Consider insulating your ducts or getting your ductwork checked for leaks.
7-Take steps to make your home more energy-efficient in general.
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