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How to Cool Your Home More Efficiently

Although cooling your home is as simple as turning the thermostat down, this isn’t necessarily the most efficient way. It also contributes to higher energy usage and utility bills in your Woodbridge, Virginia, home. However, this isn’t a problem without a solution. To cool your home more efficiently, just follow these simple steps.

The Energy Star Switch

If you’ve had the same air conditioner for over ten years, it’s probably time to consider replacing it. While some air conditioners run for up to 15 years, even 10-year-old technology is outdated. When buying a new air conditioner, remember that bigger isn’t always better. Instead, choose one that meets the needs of your home. Also, pick one with a high Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) and the Energy Star logo. By choosing the right air conditioner for your home, you can save money and cool your home more efficiently.

Keep Yourself Cool

You don’t have to crank up the air conditioner to keep cool. Consider simple strategies such as:

  • Turning on the ceiling fans.
  • Dressing appropriately by wearing shorts, lightweight clothing, and clothing made from cotton.
  • Avoid or limit use of the oven as much as possible.
  • It also helps to take cold showers, eat cold foods, and drink cold or icy water.

These are inexpensive ways to keep cool indoors. It will also help you to reduce the AC’s cooling load.

Landscaping

The primary goal of landscaping is to make your home more attractive from the outside. However, landscaping also has great value when it comes to cooling your home. If you are lucky, you already have deciduous or other native shade trees on the south and west sides of your house. Trees in these locations help to lower your bills considerably as they block the sun’s rays.

Remember that there are many simple ways to reduce the need for low thermostat settings. But if these methods don’t do the trick and you still need help to cool your home more efficiently, make sure you call Brennan’s Heating & Air Conditioning today at 703-783-0145.

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