Every year, power bills rise with the summer temperatures. In the Dallas-Fort Worth area, your air conditioning runs most of the year, switching to heat for only a few short winter months. However, hot or cold, the size of your power bill depends on the efficiency of your air conditioning. Many things can influence your AC efficiency, and dust can clog more than your filter.
If you are looking for smart ways to save money on your power bill, start with a responsive ac maintenance schedule.
5 Easy Ways to Save Money on Your AC & Heating Bills
Saving money on AC and heating relies on keeping your system running efficiently. If dust clogs your air filter, coats the inside of your ac unit, or builds up in your ducts, this can slow down the system and cause you to need more electricity to heat or cool your home to a comfortable temperature. Excess dust can cause your home to heat and cool unevenly and reduce the air quality as dust cycles back through the house. Here are five surprisingly easy ways to reduce your central air costs.
Have Your Air Ducts Cleaned by the Pros
Most people don’t realize how much dust can build up in their ducts. If you’ve ever cleaned the blades of a ceiling fan, imagine this times ten on every surface and register in your ducts. It narrows the passage the same way plumbing buildup slows drains.
Having your air ducts cleaned every one to five years doesn’t just remove pounds of dust and old allergens from your home or deny mold a place to take hold. It clears the airways, providing smooth, efficient airflow through your home.
Stay Up to Date with AC Maintenance
Keeping up with AC maintenance ensures that your central air units are always running at top efficiency. Regular inspections can catch fraying cables or flawed fans before a critical error can occur. You can also ensure that your AC is not using too much power due to accumulated inefficiencies. Regular AC maintenance includes cleaning the coils, inspecting the elements, and ensuring your blower fan is pushing air efficiently.
Install a Smart Thermostat in the Home
A smart thermostat can be used to extreme benefit when reducing the power needed by your AC. Most people know that setting the AC to a warmer temperature while at work or school costs less. You could coast at a comfortable temperature around sunset in the fall and spring. You can optimize comfort by having the smart thermostat while reducing the amount of overall electricity your AC needs daily.
Allow for Proper Ventilation
If air cannot move freely through your home, you will experience poor cooling or heating efficiency, which is why it is recommended not to close or block vents without having your duct system rebalanced. The right amount of air is pushed into each room by rebalancing your system to keep the entire home temperature balanced.
Proper home ventilation relies on clear vents, clean ducts, and features like bathroom fans in good repair. Get your HVAC vents cleaned by Steamatic to ensure you’re getting proper ventilation.
Contact Steamatic to Learn How We Can Help
Not sure why your AC is using so much power, or are there too many problems to pin down the right one? Ask Steamatic questions about your AC. Our expert team knows all about HVAC systems, especially your ducts’ efficiency. A Steamatic service may include cleaning the dust off your AC coils (allowing the cold to reach the moving air again) or cleaning your vents and ducts to ensure air can move freely through your home the way it should.
The Steamatic Difference
What is the Steamatic Difference? Steamatic isn’t just another cleaning company. We specialize in caring about our customers and treating every problem – big or small – with VIP consideration. All our employees are on-staff, with full benefits and respect for their skills, ensuring that you are served only by attentive and invested technicians who care about giving their best work to every customer.
We want to help you save money on the AC bill, breathe clean air, and enjoy well-balanced temperatures in your home, which is why we work so hard to provide great advice and service every time.
Professional HVAC Cleaning Services in Dallas-Fort Worth
HVAC cleaning is essential, especially in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where the AC runs the majority of the year. We know that the performance of your AC influences your power bill, which can affect your entire household budget. Steamatic of DFW is here to ensure your home has clean, efficient central air. Contact us today to schedule an initial consultation or professional HVAC and duct cleaning services.
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