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Nobody likes paying high bills for running their air conditioning system during the hot summer months. But homeowners assume that there\u2019s no way to avoid it: if they want comfort during a New Jersey summer, they\u2019ll have to pay for it.<\/p>\n
While this is technically true\u2014electricity doesn\u2019t come for free!\u2014the chances are high that you have been paying more to run your AC than you should. There are a number of steps you can take to lower those costs for air conditioning in Mountainside, NJ<\/a>, and we want to share some of the best with you. When you require professional service for air conditioning repair or to arrange for regular maintenance, simply get in contact with us<\/a> and we\u2019ll be glad to help.<\/p>\n Before the serious summer weather arrives, take a tour of your whole house to inspect the room vents. You may find some of them are blocked because of moved furniture; make sure they\u2019re clear so they won\u2019t create efficiency problems for the AC. We also recommend you use a hose attachment on a vacuum cleaner to remove dust and other debris that often gets onto the vent grills. This will further improve system efficiency.<\/p>\n You don\u2019t need to put the thermostat at its lowest setting (often 60\u00b0F) to enjoy comfort. In fact, we strongly advise that you don\u2019t. The higher the thermostat temperature, the less often the AC\u2019s power-draining compressor will need to run. If you set the thermostat too low, the cold indoor temperature\u2014which probably won\u2019t even be comfortable\u2014will cause heat to move indoors faster, forcing even more work from the AC. We recommend finding a higher setting (above 70\u00b0F) and then raise the temperature one degree each day until the household acclimatizes to the higher setting. The U.S. Department of Energy recommends 78\u00b0F<\/a> during the day when people are home, so make this your target temperature.<\/p>\n The condenser unit of an air conditioner, i.e. the outdoor unit, must be unobstructed to allow it to properly exhaust the heat it removes from the indoors. If branches, twigs, leaves, and other debris are blocking the condenser, the AC\u2019s efficiency will suffer. Clear out the area around the condenser for about a foot, and trim back shrubs or other plants growing nearby.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s not so much the heat, it\u2019s the humidity.\u201d Wise words! High humidity, which is a frequent occurrence in New Jersey, makes it much harder for people to stay cool. The humidity is like a layer of insulation on your skin, making it harder for heat to escape. The heat remains trapped in your body, making the air feel hotter than it is. With the installation of a whole-house humidifier<\/a>, everyone in your house will feel cooler on humid days, and the air conditioner won\u2019t need to run as often.<\/p>\nUnblock and clean air vent covers<\/h3>\n
Raise the thermostat<\/h3>\n
Clean up the area around the outdoor unit<\/h3>\n
Invest in a dehumidifier<\/h3>\n
Regular professional maintenance<\/h3>\n