Air ConditioningJuly 11, 2018by ADKTips For Improving The Efficiency Of Your Air Conditioning

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Now that summer is just around the corner, and given the record-high temperatures we have been experiencing up and down the country, it means your air conditioning system is going to be put to the test. It’s sobering to note that around half of your entire utility costs every month go on cooling and heating bills. Therefore, if you are looking to save some money, while ensuring your air conditioner works as well as it can during the warmer months, here are some tips to help you improve its efficiency.

Keep Curtains and Blinds Closed During Those Hot Days

On the days times when the sun is beaming at its warmest, that heat can permeate easily through your windows, heating up the rooms in your home. To make sure your air conditioning unit is not having to work too hard, try to keep all curtains and blinds closed during those peak heat times. You will also benefit from the shade keeping the inside of your home nice and cool.

Make Sure The Air Conditioner Outdoor Unit Is Kept Clean

When there is a lot of grass, leaves, twigs and other debris building up in and around your air con’s outside unit, this could cause internal problems, either forcing it to work harder inside your property or by bringing it to a complete standstill by clogging it up. To avoid unnecessary breakdowns and better service from your air conditioner, make sure you clean the debris away from around the outside of your air conditioner.

Keep Heat Producers Like Lamps Away From the Air Conditioner Thermostat

Appliances that produce a lot of heat, such as lamps, can cause problems for your air conditioner. If they are placed to close to the thermostat, it will mistakenly send signals to your air conditioner indicating that your house needs to be cooled. Therefore, causing extra work for your air con unit that could have been avoided, if you gave more thought and attention to where you placed these kinds of appliances.

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Clean The Filters Regularly

The main job of the filters in your air conditioner is to ensure everything runs at the optimum level of efficiency. So it makes sense that you should ensure that they are kept clean, by checking them regularly. Additionally, when you have clean filters, you have clean air pumped in from your air conditioning. When they are no longer working effectively, it is time to replace them.

Clean The Ducts Regularly

The ductwork is where the air travels to and from your air conditioner, therefore ductwork that is clogged up with debris, dust and other contaminants can restrict the flow of air, making your unit work unnecessarily hard. Which in turn means you will be using a lot more energy than you should be and this will increase your monthly expenses. Although you may not fancy undertaking the challenge of cleaning your ductwork on your own, you can speak to ADK.co.uk, who are specialists in air conditioning installation and maintenance and will be more than happy to help you out.

Remember, if your air conditioner is working harder than it needs to be, it can not only cause problems and cost spikes in the here and now; but can cause further, more serious issues at a later date. Costly breakdowns and repairs occur more often when air conditioning units are not looked after properly. However, if you keep the above tips in mind, you should be able to maintain your air conditioning unit, ensuring that you get the highest level of efficiency out of it, while keeping those costs down as low as possible.

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