Avoid placing temperature-effecting devices near the thermostat. Heat from lamps or televisions will give a false reading to thermostat, causing the air conditioning to work harder than it needs to. The same rule applies with sunshine - keep the thermostat out of direct sunlight … [Read more...] about Keep the heat away from thermostats
Utility Bills
Cut your AC bill by up to 30% with a little home make-over
Lower your electricity bill in the warmer months with a little home-makeover. Consider updates such as the following (roughly arranged from the simplest to the more complex):Adding drapes or shades to windows (& keep them closed during the brightest part of the … [Read more...] about Cut your AC bill by up to 30% with a little home make-over
Clean AC filters and coils
Dirty air filters and condenser coils will cause air conditioners to work harder and cost you more money. Dirty air filters reduce airflow, while dirty condenser coils retain heat. Change air filters monthly during peak cooling and heating seasons. And clean the condenser coil at … [Read more...] about Clean AC filters and coils
Evaporative coolers are a great money-saver in dry climates
If you live in a hot, arid climate, an evaporative cooler is a great alternative to air conditioning. It uses a combination of moisture and fan circulation to cool a home, and can reduce cooling costs by up to 80%.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Evaporative coolers are a great money-saver in dry climates
Keep the AC out of the sun
When direct sunlight falls on air conditioning units, they have to work much harder and use more energy. Try to place window units in a shady spot. For central air conditioning, plant shrubs or trees near the outside unit for shade, but don't block the air flow. The extra shade … [Read more...] about Keep the AC out of the sun