{"id":1368,"date":"2018-08-29T16:10:10","date_gmt":"2018-08-29T16:10:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drduct.net\/?p=1368"},"modified":"2018-08-29T16:10:10","modified_gmt":"2018-08-29T16:10:10","slug":"easy-ways-lower-ac-bills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drduct.net\/easy-ways-lower-ac-bills\/","title":{"rendered":"Seven Easy Ways to Lower A\/C Bills"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drduct.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/1chris-dickens.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1369 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drduct.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/1chris-dickens.jpg\" alt=\"chris-dickens.\" width=\"464\" height=\"320\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re trying to stay cool during the hot summer months, keeping your A\/C on is often the easiest option. However, using the A\/C too often can bring your energy bills up. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To avoid any additional costs, use these tips to improve your energy efficiency while staying cool. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Weatherize the house <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Cold air should stay in, and hot air out. Basic weatherization around the house can improve retention of your cold air. Seal your windows to close any leaks. Add insulation around your air conditioning ducts to enhance airflow retention at the source. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Keep the A\/C shaded <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Your A\/C\u2019s job is to cool the air, but you can make its job easier. Keep the area surrounding the A\/C well shaded. Air in that area will be cooler than in the rest of the house, and the unit will have an easier time if conditions are more cool. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Watch heat-generating appliances <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Avoid placing heat-generating appliances (e.g. lamps and TV sets) near the thermostat. It can pick up this extra heat and make the A\/C run longer than necessary.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drduct.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/2thomas-layland.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1370 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drduct.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/2thomas-layland.jpg\" alt=\"thomas-layland\" width=\"480\" height=\"320\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Reduce sunlight <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; When sunlight streams through your windows, the temperature inside the house rises. Block the sunlight to lower this effect and stay cool. Plant trees, close blinds, and close curtains to limit how much sunlight enters. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Install a programmable thermostat <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; A programmable thermostat can automatically adjust temperatures for you. This can come in handy when you\u2019re asleep or out of the house. You can program your thermostat to adjust according to the time or season to make your A\/C more efficient. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Cook outside <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Cooking generates more heat, which can put more strain on your A\/C. Avoid cooking indoors to prevent the heat from circulating indoors. Summer is a great time for outdoor cooking, so take advantage of the season and cook outside on a barbeque. You can also use cooking appliances that produce less heat (e.g. crockpots). <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Stay low <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Hot air rises, so avoid spending too much time in the upper levels of your home. If your bedroom\u2019s upstairs, you can lower the temperature at night to save on power, while keeping it on during the day. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using these tips can help you strike a balance between staying cool and reducing your A\/C bills. Aside from this advice, perform regular maintenance on your A\/C system to keep it efficient. Contact professional HVAC services for repairs and inspections. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drduct.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/3air-conditioner.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1371 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drduct.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/3air-conditioner.jpg\" alt=\"air-conditioner\" width=\"640\" height=\"423\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Duct provides high-quality <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drduct.net\/services\/air-duct-cleaning\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">duct cleaning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and repair services for residents of Ottawa. We provide quality services in the name of clean, healthy air for you and your family. Contact us at (613) 845-0707 for a free estimate. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you\u2019re trying to stay cool during the hot summer [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":1369,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Seven Easy Ways to Lower A\/C Bills - Dr. Duct<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Keeping the A\/C on during the summer is one way of staying cool, but it can add up on your electric bill. 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