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Save On Air Conditioning Costs This Summer
June 2, 2011 | 
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With the rising temperatures of summer hitting the Palm Beach area already, our air conditioning units are starting to work overtime to keep homes and offices cool. In order to beat the heat, many people assume the best option is to adjust the thermostat to below-freezing temperatures and just let the air conditioner run. However, if you want to save money on your energy costs during the brutal triple-digit heat that is sure to hit any day now, it’s important to remember some conservation tips when operating your air condition.
First, try not to set the threshold too low on your thermostat. For every degree you drop the temperature in your home below 78⁰, you increase your cooling costs exponentially. By keeping your house cooled to no less than 72⁰, you can save a great deal of money while maintaining a comfortable home environment.
To ensure the greatest efficiency from your air conditioning unit, inspect both the indoor and outdoor units. It is important that the indoor coil is cleaned because it is a magnet for dust, which, when left unchecked, can lead to poor operation. Our Palm Beach HVAC technicians can inspect and clean both indoor air conditioner coils and check for dirt build-up on outdoor coils to assure you save on energy costs by having the most efficient A/C service possible.
One way to keep cooling costs at a minimum is to sufficiently shade east and west facing windows in your home. This will keep too much sun (and therefore, radiant heat) from seeping into your home and forcing the air conditioner to work harder to cool the space. Also, try not to run bathroom or kitchen fans or a dehumidifier at the same time you have the A/C blowing. Each of these activities adds to the cooling load.
If you think your air conditioning system could be running more efficiently or you aren’t satisfied with the cost of your energy bills, call your local Palm Beach area air conditioning technicians for a service call, and start saving money while also assuring a longer lifespan for your A/C unit.
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Summer Air Conditioning Cleaning and Inspection
As the summer approaches, preparing your air conditioning system for the rising temperatures is important for your AC unit’s longevity and your energy bill. Your Palm Beach FL air conditioning specialists can assist you with our Air Conditioning Precision Tune Up Special of $78 (one coupon per invoice).
Cleaning and inspecting your air conditioner helps with air flow and assures proper functionality now and in the future. Our 47 point tune up checklist includes but not limited to: checking and setting your thermostat, checking the blower motor, inspections of the condensate drain and refrigerant levels, and cleaning coils.
With any good service comes a guarantee. Miranda’s Worry Free Guarantee means if you don’t feel you have received a thorough 47 point tune up; our local Port St Lucie FL air conditioning inspection technician won’t charge you a dime!
The professionals at Miranda Air Conditioning, your Palm Beach air conditioning company, are here to help you with all your air conditioning maintenance needs. Give us a call or contact us online to schedule an air conditioning inspection today.
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Simple Maintenance Tips Help Cut Energy Bills
With fuel prices soaring and hot summer days looming, many Port St. Lucie homeowners anticipate a family budget crunch in the coming months. The Energy Star program run by the U.S. Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency suggests a variety of ways to head off the financial pinch with some simple home improvement ideas.
Diagnose Your Home
The first step toward cutting energy costs this summer is to evaluate where those costs are coming from. A big part of high energy bills can be traced to inefficient components or equipment malfunction. Energy Star recommends pinpointing potential problems by doing an energy assessment yourself or with the help of a trained professional, such as your local air conditioning services contractor.
Key items on any home owner’s energy assessment checklist include:
- Do a home energy audit, starting with a survey of your utility bills from the past 12 months. Note which months bills show unusual spikes in energy use.
- Make a list of any existing problems, such as drafty rooms or malfunctioning appliances.
- Analyze your family’s energy behavior: who is home during the day, the average setting of your thermostat, and how many rooms are in use.
- Hire a contractor with the proper diagnostic equipment to evaluate your home’s energy efficiency and its air conditioning/heating system.
Maintain Your Cooling and Heating System
Making smart decisions about your home’s air conditioning and heating system (HVAC) can have a big impact on your utility bills and your level of comfort. Working with a reputable home services company in the Port St. Lucie FL area can greatly improve your HVAC system. Many of these air conditioning and heating service companies offer ongoing maintenance programs to ensure energy efficiency and extend the life of HVAC equipment and home appliances.
Typical maintenance musts include:
- Changing your air filter regularly each month or every three months at the most. A dirty filter causes your HVAC system to work harder, wasting more energy and causing malfunctions.
- Install a programmable thermostat and keep it set at an optimal temperature for comfort and efficiency.
- Tune up your heating and cooling equipment annually, including tightening electrical connections, lubricating all moving parts, inspecting drains, cleaning evaporator coils, check refrigerant levels, adjust blower components, and more.
- Seal your home’s air ducts to prevent energy loss and improve overall efficiency by as much as 20 percent.
- Install Energy Star qualified HVAC equipment (air conditioners, heat pumps, solar ready products) and choose reliable home service contractors to ensure proper installation. Poor installation can reduce an HVAC system’s efficiency up to 30 percent.
For more details on how to make your home more energy efficient and comfortable, contact your local air conditioning and heating service professional before the Florida summer begins.
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Keeping Air Conditioner Odors Away
The smell of an air conditioner should be something of a trick question. If an air conditioner is run properly, it should be odorless.
Unfortunately, there are times when your air conditioning unit gives off an awful smell, particularly during this time of year when the unit is starting to be used regularly. If your air conditioner is doing this, know that it is common, and know that it may only be a minor issue. Also, know that the problem can be fixed quickly.
Odors in air conditioners, in many cases, are caused by either mold or bacteria – or a combination of both. Cooling units have coils that can attract moisture, which can result in the growth of mold and bacteria. If it isn’t mold or bacteria that’s a problem, it’s the dust that can collect on an air filter.
In keeping the unpleasant smell away from your unit, it is imperative to keep your air ducts clean. Regular maintenance of your air ducts will improve the indoor air quality of your home. It also will keep unwanted allergies and respiratory problems away. Additionally, it is important to replace air filters regularly in order to control dirt and allergen buildup.
Our Port St. Lucie FL HVAC specialists at Miranda Air Conditioning Services are here to assist you with proper indoor air quality control, in addition to keeping that unwanted odor out of your home. Call our Palm Beach FL cooling company a call today, or visit us online for more information.
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Indoor Air Quality for the Spring
Sunday marks the first official day of spring. Sunday also marks the first unofficial day of allergy season for many of the nation’s residents.
It’s no secret that one of the most common causes of allergies and asthmatic symptoms is related to your home or office’s indoor air quality. How clean or dirty the air you breathe can definitely reflect on whether or not you’re sneezing, battling eye irritation or, in worst-case scenarios, trying to overcome respiratory issues.
Dust particles found in your environment can be one of the strongest allergens. Thousands of dust mites, an underrated indoor air pollutant, can thrive in the smallest amounts of dust, and dust mites can contaminate an environment with fecal matter and other disgusting particles. Even the cleanest homes or offices have their share of dust mites.
Our Port St. Lucie FL HVAC experts at Miranda Air Conditioning Services recommend that you take your indoor air quality seriously. Regular air duct cleaning services should be scheduled, and air filters and dehumidifiers should be considered for your property. The last thing you want is to breathe in bacteria, pollen, dead skin cells, pet dander and, of course, dust mites.
Contact our Palm Beach FL air conditioning company for more information on residential and commercial indoor air quality. Call us today, or find us online for details.
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