DIY Tips and Tricks for Saving Money with your Air Conditioner this Summer

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design for home air conditioner, vectorPlanning well ahead for summer which is around the corner is prudent. Your home HVAC systems need to be serviced periodically for optimum efficiency by either opting for an expert service provider or DIY options. Maintaining your air condition system will help minimize your electricity bills and also gives long life to your unit which need not be replaced often. Here are some basic dos and don’ts for homeowners to help them understand how the system works and how to periodically maintain it for smooth and hassle-free functioning this summer.

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Home Owner’s Guide on – “Why the Refrigerant in your Air Conditioner is Important?”

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Heat-pump-and-ac-unitAir conditioners are a boon in summer where our homes or work places maintain the desired temperature helping us stay out of the heat. This is possible because of the refrigerant installed in a window air conditioner or central air conditioning system. For many years, the most common refrigerant R-22 has been used as a liquid agent to help cool and dehumidify the air inside the room or building.

Recently, developed countries have phased out the usage of R-22 as it causes irreversible harm to the environment. Despite the R-22 compound being categorized as ‘ozone depletion potential’ and extreme ‘global warming potential’, this refrigerant is in high demand in developing nations because of its versatile intermediate for commercial use.

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DIY Energy Efficiency at Home

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Having a great furnace, HVAC, and air condition system will help regulate the temperatures in your home and keep you comfortable year-round, but it isn’t the answer to every energy issue you face. Old houses, drafty houses, houses that haven’t been audited for energy efficiency—these kinds of things will affect your overall comfort level and your monthly heating/cooling bill.

To save money on energy costs and ensure that you’re doing everything you can to keep your energy usage low, here are a few home energy tips that can enhance your heating/cooling experience.

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Seasonal Home Energy Maintenance: What to Do for Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter

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To save money on home heating and cooling costs, and to avoid having to call in a Park City furnace repair company every time you hear a rattle and clank, it’s a good idea to set up a seasonal maintenance plan. By getting used to doing a quick energy check four times a year as the seasons change, you can reduce the amount of time you spend thinking about your home’s heating and cooling systems—and still enjoy a comfortable temperature year round.

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Pollen Allergies and Indoor Air Quality

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Springtime in Park City is one of the most beautiful sights in the world—as long as you aren’t one of the thousands of people who suffer from pollen allergies. As the flowers and trees break out in full bloom, pollen fills the air and the streets—as well as our homes. If your heating and cooling systems aren’t up to date, you may find that even your own four walls aren’t protection enough against the allergies that plague you.

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Protect Your Cooling System during Summer Storms

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Air conditioners and lightning storms don’t always get along so well. Electrical storms have a way of damaging homes and the technological devices that fill them, and we see our fair share of air conditioning repair in Park City because of the damaging power surges that often accompany a summer storm.

Although the process tends to vary depending on your unit and the storm, most cooling system damage comes in the shape of blown fuses, burnt capacitors, fried compressors, and burned wires. Some of these (compressors) can be costly, while others (capacitors) tend to be a much easier fix. In most cases, your home’s insurance will cover damages that can be linked to a storm, so be sure and check your policy before you call.

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Get Your Air Conditioner Ready for Summer

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When spring is in the air in the Utah, it’s time to start looking into your air conditioning repair and maintenance options. Even if your cooling system is up-to-date and you left it in decent repair last fall, it’s always a good idea to have everything inspected before the July heat rolls around. Not only will you avoid the rush of Park City and Heber air conditioning repair orders this way, but you’ll also be able to enjoy the season knowing your family will remain comfortable no matter how high the thermostat gets.

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