How to Help Your Air Conditioner Run More Efficiently

July 10, 2015

Air conditioners are possibly the greatest asset of a home during hot months. They provide comfort when the heat in Houston is at its fieriest and helps keep your environment just as you’d like it. So how can you help your air conditioner run better?

The answer is first and foremost professional air conditioner service that has a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. And while we surely wouldn’t dispute the value of professional quality air conditioner service, there are a couple things you can do yourself.

At Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning, we think it’s great that you want to save a few bucks on your monthly heating and cooling costs, which is why we compiled this list for you to consider:

  • Change your home’s air filter. It’s probably the most referenced homeowner task from heating and cooling companies, but it really does make a big difference. Dirty air filters block air flow and make it tough for your air conditioner to do its job – which means your comfort isn’t its best.
  • Seal your home’s ducts. According to the folks at ENERGY STAR, typical homes can lose between 20 and 30 percent of the air that passes through them as a result of duct leaks and other duct complications.
  • Open your vents. It’s a very common mistake among homeowners, but keeping rooms closed off and vents shut in seldom used rooms doesn’t necessarily mean you save money. Keeping all of your vents open helps the system accomplish its job because airflow isn’t being inhibited.
  • Air conditioner service. Professionals recommend that you arrange up air conditioner service with Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning. Any time you have air conditioner issues and your comfort is being sacrificed, call in the experts.

If you’ve checked all of these tips and you’re still running in to an issue with your home’s heating and cooling system, it’s more than likely time for air conditioner service. Give Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning in Houston a call at (713) 352-7887 or set up an appointment online to get it taken care of.