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If you've checked the forecast lately you know summer has finally arrived in the Inland Northwest! Let the celebration begin! Of course we all know this extreme heat can mean increased utility bills, which no one really wants. Well to help you stay cool we have put together a few helpful tips to help you beat the heat without breaking the bank.
- Adjust those thermostats: It's a simple idea with big savings. When your building or home is unoccupied program you thermostat to a higher temperature, so your air conditioners wont run as often meaning no unnecessary cooling will happen. P.S. do the opposite in the winter and save on your heating bill!
- Reduce lighting: This can be achieved simply by turning off lights in unused areas. Lighting generates a significant amount of heating causing your air conditioner to worker harder. This can also be achieved by installing automatic room-lighting controls. These devices help optimize lighting use by automatically turning lights off or on, depending on occupancy or time of day. If that's the route you'd like to take call us, we'd be more than happy to talk to you about lighting options.
- Turn off electronics: Similar to lights office equipment using quite a bit of electricity which in return produces heat that effects the overall temperature of an office. By turning off equipment at night you'll reduce the amount of stress on your air conditioner and will keep your building cooler.
- Preventative Maintenance: As a Mechanical Contractor we cannot stress the importance of routine maintenance. Finding a problem before it occurs is the best way to ensure your energy bill stays low. Dirt and Neglect are the number one cause of system failures. Avoid this by setting up a preventative maintenance contract with a Certified HVAC service provider, such as ourselves.
- Seal that ductwork: Leaks can be costly, to avoid this have your ducts inspected, sealed and insulated. This will increase indoor air quality and maximize the movement of cooled air to your building.
- Replace air filters: If you do not have a PM Contract than you should follow the maintenance schedule for your air conditioning equipment. A dirty air filter will cause your blower motor to use more electricity because of air flow resistance caused dirt trapped in the filter.
- Out with the old: If your air conditioning equipment is more than ten years old it maybe time for an upgrade. Today's air conditioners use far less energy and are geared towards long term energy efficiency, which means more energy savings for you and lower bills.
- Consult the Professionals: If you think your cooling system is in need of an upgrade contact a licensed contractor before embarking on an overhaul. The professionals will listen to your needs, check out your equipment and work with you to find the best possible solution for your needs. Calling in the professionals will also ensure that you get the right equipment for the job.
