{"id":529,"date":"2016-06-20T11:00:10","date_gmt":"2016-06-20T15:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.southeastairheat.com\/blog\/?p=529"},"modified":"2016-06-15T14:26:21","modified_gmt":"2016-06-15T18:26:21","slug":"save-money-on-your-ac-operating-costs-with-these-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.florala.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/save-money-on-your-ac-operating-costs-with-these-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Save Money on Your AC Operating Costs with These Tips!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Unfortunately, one method that many homeowners use to save money on their air conditioning system is to not use it at all. They want to avoid the possibility of high energy bills, so they avoid the AC\u00a0all together. However, if you take a look at the following tips we\u2019ve shared, you can keep your air conditioner running efficiently and operate it more often, without sacrificing money <em>or <\/em>comfort.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>It All Starts with Installation<\/h2>\n<p>When you are shopping around for a new air conditioning system, you want to make sure you take a good look at the efficiency ratings, as opposed to the initial cost. While a more efficient air conditioner may cost more at first, the savings over the long run can well pay it back.<\/p>\n<h2>Only Trust the Professionals<\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to servicing your air conditioner, you should only hire a skilled HVAC technician, so you know the job gets done right. Whether you are looking to have a new system installed or scheduling maintenance for your existing system, professional service ensures quality service.<\/p>\n<h2>Keep Your System Unobstructed<\/h2>\n<p>If your room is too warm, take a look at your vents and make sure they are not obstructed. Blocking off or shutting your vents will essentially confused your air conditioner, since it\u2019s designed to cool a specific amount of space. It may turn on and off too frequently, which can wear down on parts and cause a premature system breakdown.<\/p>\n<h2>Change Your Air Filter Regularly<\/h2>\n<p>Changing your air filter on a regular basis is an integral part of air conditioner maintenance that you can do all on your own. Your system\u2019s air filter is designed to protect its inside components, so if it remains clogged for too long, air-flow will be restricted and your system\u2019s efficiency will decrease.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For exceptional <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southeastairheat.com\/air-conditioning\">air conditioning services throughout Lake Nona, FL<\/a><strong> and surrounding communities, contact Southeast Air &amp; Heat today! <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unfortunately, one method that many homeowners use to save money on their air conditioning system is to not use it at all. They want to avoid the possibility of high energy bills, so they avoid use all together. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[70],"tags":[93,95],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.florala.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/529"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.florala.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.florala.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.florala.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.florala.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=529"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.florala.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/529\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":531,"href":"https:\/\/www.florala.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/529\/revisions\/531"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.florala.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=529"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.florala.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=529"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.florala.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=529"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}