Best Methods For Reducing Aircon Repair Costs

Summer can be taxing. It can require air conditioning units to run all day, every day, without a break. With such constant usage, parts can wear down, and problems can occur. When this happens, there is no choice but to call the professionals. The alternative is living at home at uncomfortable temperatures.  And one of the most frequent calls a riverside hvac company receives is airconditioning unit repair.

If you could avoid the hassle of your aircon going out, and more importantly, the bill that may follow, would you want to? Of course! Most homeowners want to pay as little as possible to operate their home, and reduce the chances of repair costs is no different. In this article, we go over a few factors that could impact your home’s aircon’s life and function.

Upgrade to a Smart Thermostat

One of the first things every homeowner should do is purchase a smart thermostat. Even if your current thermostat is working, there are several advantages to having a smart thermostat over a regular or lesser quality part. Smart thermostats can help regulate the temperature controls better, allowing your aircon not to overwork, and operate at optimal function.

In addition to the benefits of regulating the cold air better, you can look forward to cost-saving services. Smart thermostats, on average, saves you around $130 a year. It is also estimated that it can reduce your heating cost by 10% and cooling costs by 15%.

Maintenance Twice A Year

Having routine maintenance on your HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems is a must. Consider having them done twice a year, once before each heavy season. During a maintenance visit, your HVAC technician will check that the equipment is working as it should. There are no red flags, and check specific areas including circuits, safety controls, condensation pumps, drain lines, and more.

Change Filter Regularly

Though your technician may change your air filters during maintenance, If you’ve opted out of having routine maintenance, you should at least change the filter. Additionally, the air filter should be changed every 90 days in your home. Because you only have biannual maintenance, you should need to replace your air filters twice a year on your own. Changing your air filter can help improve your heating and cooling functions, save you money, and improve air quality.

Keep An Eye On The Thermostat

Does everyone in your home like to tamper with the thermostat? When moving it up and down frequently, things can break. It’s a good idea to set your thermostat for an ideal temperature that works for almost everyone and leave it be. The exception to this rule is that you may turn up the thermostat during summer 5 to 10° when you go for the day. Though there’s no direct correlation between moving the thermostat frequently and components of your aircon breaking it, it can tax a system to run longer than needed. Lowering the thermostat does not necessarily result in faster or even colder air conditioning.

Find Creative Ways To Stay Cool 

Last on the list for reducing aircon repair costs is to find ways to stay cool other than your home’s HVAC systems. This could include going outside and playing in the hose, taking a cold shower, using a regular fan, and more. Such tactics are also fun while staying cool and even saving on electricity.

Sources: Alarm New England