9 Ways To Improve Your Air Conditioner Performance

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9 Ways To Improve Your Air Conditioner Performance
JH Air Conditioning
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With summer almost upon us, many people are
looking to their ducted air con on The Gold coast
to give them some relief from the expected
heat. 9 ways we can all use to improve our air
conditioners performance
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• Clean the filters and duct vents
• If your filters are clogged up, then you could be
  losing 7 to 010 percent of their efficiency
  meaning they are costing you a lot more to run
  especially in hot climates.

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• Closed Vents
• Many people close some of their vents in ducted
  systems thinking this will save energy, but this
  actually uses more energy as the cool air
  dissipates in the hotter areas keeping the
  thermostat working longer.

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• Check the Ductwork
• If your ductwork is leaking or the insulation is
  missing you could be losing 20 to 40 of the
  energy sending your energy cost skyrocketing.
  Sealing the ducting with the proper insulating
  material is often not expensive.

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• Leaky windows and gaps around doors
• Having the home properly insulated and all cracks
  and gaps eliminated is one of the best ways to
  reduce your energy costs. Old leaky windows and
  not having proper insulation in the walls and
  ceilings mean all that air you have cooled down
  is just going to leak away.

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• Close the Blinds
• Allowing the hot sun to enter your rooms can heat
  them by 10 to 20 degrees, the less heat you allow
  inside the less you have to cool the home down.
  Consider using shade cloths over areas that get
  direct sunlight so you can still have the views
  without the suns heat. Always close the drapes
  or curtains at night this is a very effective way
  to keep in the cold air, as the heat can escape
  through the glass to the outside quickly.

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• Have your Air Conditioner Serviced
• To get the best of an air conditioner it should
  be serviced every 12 to 18 months, whether you
  have a wall mounted model or a ducted air con on
  The Gold Coast.

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• Try to Lessen Indoor Heat Sources
• Many home appliances such as ovens, grills,
  dishwashers, dryers, washing machines,
  refrigerators and lighting all produce a lot of
  heat contributing to the interior temperature of
  your home. Try and keep these devices well away
  from the different thermostats around the home or
  avoid using them when the air con is turned on.

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• Use Ceiling Fans
• Ceiling fans can help circulate the air and cool
  you down so can raise the thermostat setting and
  reduce cooling costs while still getting the
  right performance from your air conditioner.

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• Is your Air Con Old and Out of Date?
• If more than 10 years old it may be time to
  invest in a new more efficient model that could
  save you 40 to 50 percent of your energy bill so
  it would pay for its self quickly.

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Improving your air conditioners performance is
critical if you want to keep your costs down. The
best way to do this is to ensure the unit is
clean, the filters are regularly washed and the
insulation on all ducting is intact. Your home
also needs to be properly insulated.
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Thank You
JH Air Conditioning https//www.jhair.com.au