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Several tips to save you money when you use your air conditioner

Posted by Comfortablehome on 10/31/2011
-Reduce dishwashing, using your stove until evening on a hot days.
-Try not to use a dehumidifier while the air conditioner is operating.  The dehumidifier will increase the cooling load and makes the air conditioner to work harder.
-Clean you indoor and outdoor AC/Heating coils constantly to avoid dirt build up.  The air conditioner requires more power to perform when coil is fill with dirt and dust.
-Try to keep your windows and door close during hot season to avoid unwanted heat and humidity.  If necessary, ventilate by opening the window at night.
-Set your thermostat between 72°F~78°F.  Your energy consumption will increase by 8% for every degree below 78°Fl
-Make sure the refrigerant charge is not overcharge or undercharge.
Room Air Conditioning Units
-Don’t place electronic or lamps near your thermostat because the thermostat can sense the heat from these appliances and can cause the air conditioner to use more power then necessary.
-Set the fan speed on high when humidity day, and set the fan speed low for more comfort when the humidity is high.  The low speed can cool your home better on a humidity day and remove the moisture from the air.
-Set your air conditioner’s thermostat as high as possible  in the summer.  Your overall cooling bill will be lower if there is less difference between the indoor and outdoor temperatures.  Try not to set your thermostat at a slighter setting than normal because that requires longer cooling time which is unnecessary expense.
Lastly, proper maintenance on your air conditioner will also save your energy.  Here are several tips below.
-when you start using your air conditioner at the start of the cooling season, inspect the seal and make sure your air conditioner and the window frame are in contact with the unit’s metal case.  Moisture can damage the seal and cool air can escape from your house.
-Check your filter every months and make sure they are clean.  A nice filter can reduce the energy consumption by 5% to 15%.
-Cover the air conditioner or store it during winter season.

-Reduce dishwashing, using your stove until evening on a hot days.-Try not to use a dehumidifier while the air conditioner is operating.  The dehumidifier will increase the cooling load and makes the air conditioner to work harder.-Clean you indoor and outdoor AC/Heating coils constantly to avoid dirt build up.  The air conditioner requires more power to perform when coil is fill with dirt and dust.-Try to keep your windows and door close during hot season to avoid unwanted heat and humidity.  If necessary, ventilate by opening the window at night.-Set your thermostat between 72°F~78°F.  Your energy consumption will increase by 8% for every degree below 78°Fl -Make sure the refrigerant charge is not overcharge or undercharge.Room Air Conditioning Units
-Don’t place electronic or lamps near your thermostat because the thermostat can sense the heat from these appliances and can cause the air conditioner to use more power then necessary.
-Set the fan speed on high when humidity day, and set the fan speed low for more comfort when the humidity is high.  The low speed can cool your home better on a humidity day and remove the moisture from the air.-Set your air conditioner’s thermostat as high as possible  in the summer.  Your overall cooling bill will be lower if there is less difference between the indoor and outdoor temperatures.  Try not to set your thermostat at a slighter setting than normal because that requires longer cooling time which is unnecessary expense.

Lastly, proper maintenance on your air conditioner will also save your energy.  Here are several tips below.-when you start using your air conditioner at the start of the cooling season, inspect the seal and make sure your air conditioner and the window frame are in contact with the unit’s metal case.  Moisture can damage the seal and cool air can escape from your house. -Check your filter every months and make sure they are clean.  A nice filter can reduce the energy consumption by 5% to 15%.-Cover the air conditioner or store it during winter season.

Do you think outdoor air can harm your health?

Posted by Comfortablehome on 10/03/2011

The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) claim that indoor air is 2 to 5 times more polluted than outdoor.  The two main reason are is the air circulation and moisture levels.

The most effective way to reduce the pollution at home is to avoid smoking indoor and reduce the chemicals that is use at home.  Also, try to open the window and circulate some fresh air.

Dust particles, mites and molds at home can harm your health.  You should clean your AC or dehumidifier filter at least once a month.  Perferrably every 2 weeks to keep your home free of contaminants.

Consider getting proper ventilation to improve the indoor air quality.   High moisture level at home could increase dampness and the growth of mold and mildew.  It will damages the walls, furniture, books and also your health.  Other household acitivities such as cooking, bathing and breathing also produce vapors. There are several tips to reduce the humdity level by 50%.  Install an exhaust fans in your bathroom. Fix all the leaks and throw out mold damaged stuff at home.