Clean your filters

Air filter(s) MUST be clean. They should be located near the return air duct adjacent to the air handler or in a return air grill(s). Check your air filter every 30 to 90 days to make sure it is clean. Depending of the house, i.e. if you have animals you may need to clean the air filter more often. (Go clean them now!)

It's spring time and I wanted to give you some tips on how to save money and help extend the life of your air conditioning equipment. If your air conditioner isn’t working properly all it may need is for you to clean or replace your filters according to the manufacturer’s recommendation.  Also, regular air conditioning maintenance on your system will help extend the life of the system by the manufacturer's recommendations. If your system does not have a programmable thermostat it is good to install one and learn how to use it. This will give you precise control over exactly when cooling will be delivered. Raise the thermostat’s set point a few degrees when you’ll be out—every degree you raise your thermostat’s set point will save you about 2 percent on your energy bill—and set the thermostat to vacation mode (if applicable) if you are going to be gone for two days or more. Replace your air conditioning system if it’s old. Though this is not a low-cost solution, over-the-hill equipment (12 years and older) may be using far more energy than necessary to cool your home, resulting in higher utility bills. Over time, the cost will be absorbed by the savings.  Call Quality Air  215.538.3434 in PA, or 609.858.0645 or send a comment below to get more information about air conditioning filters, maintenance, and programmable thermostats.