All us of don’t want to spend even a penny more to cool our homes and business and stay comfortable at the same time. When you look for energy saving tips one that is mentioned often is that raising the temperature in your home will save energy and money. You could take that even farther and not use your AC to save the most money. But would you be comfortable? Not in Arizona!
Your very best option to save money on your air conditioning cost is too do preventive maintenance and have good insulation and no leaking windows or doors.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, 50% to 70% of the energy used in homes is for heating or cooling activities. By properly insulating your home you can create a more comfortable, consistent indoor climate while significantly improving your home's energy efficiency. If you live in a home that's more than just a few years old, it's probably worth your time to figure out if your home is properly insulated. This buying guide will help you learn about the different types of insulation used in residential construction, and give you the knowledge and confidence necessary to make the right purchase decision to meet your home insulation needs.
Simple insulation strips applied to your door frames will keep the cool air in and the heat out and they are simple to install. Best of all they are very cost effective. Windows are a bit more expensive as they may need to be replaced with new versions with special reflective coatings and multiple glass panes to be really energy efficient.
You can start by using window shades, aftermarket reflective coatings and make sure the window openings are well sealed to improve your existing windows. Take a look at the following DIY window project; http://www.diynetwork.com/remodeling/weather-stripping-tips/index.html
The next tip to save even more money is insulation. You can add more to your attic with either blown-in or adding an new layer of batts. If you have just blown-in and many years have past you should consider replacing and adding new all at the same time as the old insulation will have lost much of its insulating properties.
When choosing insulation, one of the most important qualities to note is the R-value, which indicates how well insulation resists heat transfer. R-values vary based on the type, thickness and density of the material being used. Insulation with a higher R-value will perform better than insulation with a lower rating.
Simple insulation upgrades will lead to real dollar savings on future energy bills.
Looking for a fast and fair company to work with for your Air Conditioning service or replacement needs? Give Aaron’s Mechanical Service a call and let us help you get cooled off! Call 623-388-4436
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