Every homeowner wants to experience energy efficient air conditioning. Most of the owners think that the only thing they need to do is buy an air conditioner with a high energy rating. Far from this. In addition to buying an energy efficient unit, there are many other things you need to do to save on your home heating. Some of the things you need to do include:

Fix the leaks in the air ducts

Whether you have a high or low-velocity central HVAC system, you need to check the ductwork for gaps and holes between the joints. The holes can come about due to improper installation or old age of the system. If you have the skills and time, you should do the work by yourself but if you have never done it before you should hire a contractor to help you out. Once you have identified the holes, you should use duct sealing tape to seal them. The sole reason of fixing the holes is to ensure that no heat gets lost when being transported to the different parts of the house.

Clean the condenser unit

The condenser unit is located on the outside of the house. Due to this, it’s exposed to leaves, twigs, and other types of debris. If you don’t clean it regularly dust and other debris might cover it causing a disruption of air flow. As a result, the fan motors may have to work harder to push air through the condenser coil. To prevent this, you should clear the debris and clean the condenser unit. To protect the coils from damage, you should hire an HVAC contractor to help you with the work.

Clean the air filters

You must have heard this gazillion times, but it’s true—you need to clean the air filters for your air conditioner to function optimally. Air filters trap dust and debris from getting into the house. If you stay for long without cleaning the filters, they get clogged, and your air conditioner starts overworking. As you know, an overworking air conditioner consumes a lot of energy which translates to a high energy bill. To lower your bill you should open your air conditioner and clean the air filters. If they are too old or too dirty, you should consider replacing them.

Conclusion

By doing the things I have mentioned above, you will have an energy efficient air conditioner that will not only save you money, but also give you peace of mind as you know it can’t  crush any time. For an easy time, work with a reputable HVAC company.