Saving money is a nice incentive for making smart decisions with Utah air conditioning systems. Since we all live in Utah, air conditioning is a must because of the very hot, dry summers. Here are a few suggestions on how to save some money with air conditioning units.

1.) Do not leave your AC on all day. When you are not at home, turn your AC unit off. Yes, your home may be hot when you get home, but your AC will quickly remedy that.

Running the AC while you aren’t there to enjoy it is a gross waste of energy. Save money by only running the air while you are home. While your AC is starting enjoy a nice, cold drink of lemonade to cool off and save yourself some money.

2.) Close the registers in the rooms that are not being used. If you don’t need to use the air conditioner to cool off those rooms, don’t. You shouldn’t have to pay to cool down rooms that don’t need it. Ask your Utah air conditioning professionals how to close the registers, and how many can be closed.

3.) Use a programmable thermostat with a built-in timer for your AC units. Thermostats are a must if you want to conserve energy and lower your electricity bill. Timers are nice because you can program how long your air conditioning should go for, and when the air conditioning should go on. That way, if the home gets hotter than 79 degrees while you are at work it can be programmed not to run.

4.) Use the right size AC unit. AC units that are the wrong size are a huge waste of energy. Professional Utah air conditioning companies can hep you know whether your AC unit is the right size.

5.) Clean or replace your AC filter monthly. A dirty filter will make your AC much less efficient, which makes your AC unit have to work harder, which in turn means using much more energy. There are some AC units that have permanent filters that you can clean and re-use if you like that option.

6.) Replace older AC units. Research has shown that on average today’s AC units use anywhere from 30-50% less energy than models that were made 15 years ago. If your unit is old and having issues, replacing it will be a better option than fixing it.

It’s important to have a trustworthy plumber to take care of your plumbing needs and air conditioning, and heating