During the summer, many people look to escape the heat indoors whenever they can. To help combat the warm temperatures, people rely on their air conditioners through the greater portion of the day. When it comes operating the air conditioner, there may be some things you are doing that are decreasing the efficiency of your air conditioner. You accidentally raising your energy bills and decreasing your comfort in the process when you make your air conditioner work harder than it needs to. Today, we at New York Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing would like to take the opportunity to share the common things you are likely doing this summer season that are actually harming your home’s energy bills.

Neglecting AC Maintenance

For each of your home’s HVAC systems, you should invest in maintenance annually. We recommend reaching out to an HVAC professional in spring to tune up your air conditioning system for cooling systems. Though this is a popular suggestion, it is not the only time to take care of your air conditioner, even now if the maintenance hasn’t been done, get it scheduled. Heating systems is ideally maintained at the end of summer or early fall.

Wrong Thermostat Settings

It’s important to choose a reasonable thermostat temperature. We know that it’s easy to get home to a hot house, run right over to the thermostat, and dial it down to a freezing temperature. While we understand the desire to do this, we want to emphasize that it’s a bad choice. It’s an inefficient practice that will cause your air conditioner to work harder without good reason.

Blocked AC Vents

All the vents in your home need to be clear. Sometimes people block vents with furniture, painting and even clutter. Ensure the vents are unblocked and free from dust and debris, ideally before you start running your AC system this season.

Do Not Delay AC Repairs

Any oddities with your air conditioning system should never be ignored. It is a good reason to schedule an appointment with a professional, no matter what you notice. You shouldn’t allow them to get away from you because small problems can turn into bigger issues.

Avoid Creating a Warm Indoor Environment

You might accidentally create warmth in your home with a number of ways. Through an excess of natural light is one of the most common causes. It is important to stay mindful of this during the height of the day, though natural light is necessarily a bad thing. You can decrease the temperature of your home and the amount of work the AC needs to do to keep it cool by closing your curtains and blinds.

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When it comes to your air conditioning needs, from maintenance and repairs to installations and replacements, the professionals of New York Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing are readily available to provide quality services. Our technicians have the training, experience, and skills to get the service done properly and efficiently. To maximize our efforts, we use advanced equipment and premium products. Call us today for your air conditioning service needs.