How to help your system be more effective

We all know that central air conditioning is designed and intended to keep homes and commercial spaces cool and comfortable once the weather here in Northern New Jersey gets hot. However, there is so much more to central air conditioning than just that. There are actually ways that you can improve your AC system’s energy efficiency. Let’s take a look at exactly what they are.

Improve your central air conditioner’s performance

You know the term work smarter, not harder? This can be applied to your central air conditioning! There a few things you as a homeowner or business owner can do to help your AC system work more efficiently. Here is a look at what they are:

• Routine annual maintenance: This is the best way to ensure your central air conditioning is working as effectively as possible. This also helps catch small problems before they turn into large issues that could potentially lead to expensive repairs or, in extreme circumstances, the need for a full replacement.
• Check your air filters on a regular basis: You should be checking your air filters about once a month and changing them out when they’re dirty. A dirty AC filter will become clogged and make your system’s condenser work harder than necessary to keep your house cool. This can eventually contribute to higher energy bills, poor air circulation, a need for emergency repairs and a shorter lifespan for your equipment.
• Add a smart thermostat: With this modern technology, you can preset the temperature inside various zones within your home and that helps promote maximum efficiency for your AC unit. Bonus – you can also control these thermostats with an app so you don’t even need to be home to turn off your AC or change the temperature!
• Clear your condenser: Your condenser (which is your AC’s outdoor unit) cannot work at maximum efficiency unless it’s clear of things like debris, grass clippings, leaves and dirt.
• Use insulation, weather stripping and seals: If you have any gaps in the windows or doors of your home or office, you are going to lose some of the cold air that from your central air conditioning. Adding or replacing materials to seal these gaps will help keep the cold air inside where it should be.
• Consider an upgrade: Yes, upgrading to a new central air conditioning system is going to cost a lot up front. But it’s going to save you money on your energy bills in the long run. The fact is a newer AC system is going to be more efficient than an outdated one.
• Check your vents: Obviously, you want all the vents in your home or office to be open. You also want them to be cleared and not blocked by any furniture, rugs or curtains.

Central air conditioning from Fredericks Fuel

If you feel like it’s time to replace your oil central air conditioning system or if you are currently without central AC and are looking to install it within your Northern New Jersey home, Fredericks Fuel can help!

We will work with you to find the system that will work best for you and keep you cool all summer long.

Contact the AC experts at Fredericks Fuel today and let us know how we can help with your central air conditioning needs.