Save Money This Cooling Season!

Experts are predicting a scorcher here in the Northeast this summer, which means your home cooling system will soon be working overtime to keep your family COMPLETELY comfortable in your Massachusetts home.

All that work can lead to high energy bills if you’re not careful – but by following a few simple tips, you can keep those bills as low as possible.

How To Save On Cooling Costs

Here are six ways to reduce your cooling bills this summer.

1. Add a programmable thermostat – If you don’t have a programmable thermostat, consider an upgrade – today’s models are easy to use and will often pay for themselves in as little as a year (especially if you take advantage of current Mass Save rebates).
2. Change air filters regularly – A clogged air filter will make your A/C overwork to keep you cool, which can wear out your equipment and lead to sooner-than-expected repairs. Check your air filter about once a month during peak cooling months, especially if you have shedding pets.
3. Weatherize – Weatherizing isn’t only for the winter! Make your home as air-tight as possible to keep the warm air out and cool air in. Simple measures like caulking window frames and weatherstripping door jambs can go a long way toward reducing your cooling load during the hottest months.
4. Increase airflow – Circulation is a key to keeping your home cool. Make sure your vents aren’t blocked by draperies, furniture, artwork, carpeting, or any other impediments, and use ceiling fans to keep conditioned air moving.
5. Service your equipment – As we’ve said many times on this blog, the key to keeping your air conditioner working efficiently and reliably is to have it maintained by professionals every year. Preventive maintenance will keep your equipment running efficiently all summer long, and it will help technicians spot small issues before they turn into costly cooling repairs. Servicing your A/C system will also help your equipment last longer so you’ll get the most out of your investment.
6. Upgrade old A/C equipment – Sometimes spending money is the best way to save money in the long run. That’s certainly the case if you have a home air conditioning system that’s old and in frequent need of repairs! Today’s ENERGYSTAR®-rated central air systems have a minimum SEER rating of 14.5; according to the U.S. Department of Energy, some older A/Cs can have SEER ratings as low as 6!

   The fact is, Today’s best air conditioners use 30 to 50 percent less energy to produce the same amount of cooling as air conditioners made in the mid 1970s. Even if your air conditioner is only 10 years old, you may save 20 to 40 percent of your cooling energy costs by replacing it with a newer, more efficient model.

   We’d call that money well spent!

Want even more of a reason to replace an old A/C system? Current MASS SAVE REBATES offer up to $50 per ton back on Central Air Conditioning installations and up to $1,250 per ton on high efficiency Central Heat Pump installations!

But hurry – these offers are for a limited time only. When they’re gone, they’re gone! Contact the HVAC pros at Tom Fricker Complete Heating & Cooling today to learn more about central A/C and heat pump installations in Middlesex and Norfolk counties, MA!