How Does Air Conditioning Work?Air conditioners work by removing heat and moisture from the air. As weather gets warmer, your air conditioner has to work harder. In the summer you can reduce solar heat gain by shading with awnings or trees on the eastern, southern, and western sides of the building .To keep your home from getting hot in the first place, reduce the amount of heat generated inside by inefficient appliances, lights, etc. Make sure that windows are adequately sealed so that there are no leaks, and reduce solar radiation with window coverings. Adequate insulation in the rest of the house will help maintain a comfortable temperature, and elastomeric roof coating can reduce your air conditioning load. Make sure your unit is efficient; the highter the SEER rating, the more efficient the unit.We sell and recommend a unit with a 13 SEER rating for more efficient energy use. To get more information on choosing the right air conditioner for your home or office Call us at: 636-332-9444 or click on the Trane link below:
How Can I Save Money? Set
your thermostat to auto/cool. If it is set under 72, it will run all
the time and increase your energy bill. If you are leaving for only
a few hours, set your thermostat about 5-8 degrees higher than you
usually have it. For every degree you raise your thermostat above
75 degrees you save about 5 percent on your air conditioning bill.
If you turn your unit off, any potential savings may be lost when
you try to bring your temperature back to where you are comfortable. |
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