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New Programmable Thermostat Lowers Arlington Heating and Cooling Bills

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Arlington TX Air Conditioning Thermostats - A#1 Air's AC Repair Arlington Team 214-613-0479With a combination of increasing fuel and energy fees, as well as a floundering economic system, it’s essential that you get every precaution to economize on your energy bills. Summer is quickly approaching as well. It’s the season that your energy costs will most likely be at their particular highest. Call A#1 Air’s AC Repair Arlington team at 214-613-0479 to install a programmable thermostat today.

There are so many ways for you to save money by reducing electrical power use. For example, let down the power on electronic devices that are not in use (i.e. ambient electricity), turn off the lighting in rooms that are not being used, having decent insulation, using indicative heat barriers, and so on. However, one of the least difficult and most efficient means of reducing energy expenses is the use of the programmable thermostat. Numerous new houses come with programmable thermostats, most people do not take advantage of them.

Each programmable thermostat works differently; nonetheless, the common underlying factor is that you can tell your air conditioning system, in some way, that you want your house to be a specific temperature at peak times. Some programmable a thermostat already have recommendations for different times of the day based on statistics. For example, between the hours of night time to 6:00am, the advised setting would be for “sleep.” Depending on your individual preference, you may want this hotter or cooler when you sleep, yet generally you are able to press the temperature upward higher since the sun is not out. You’ll likely also want to program “away” occasions, particularly if everyone is out of our home for certain hours for the day (i.e. work and school). During these moments, you can push the particular temperature up to 78-80 levels and still come home to some cool environment.

Many programmable thermostats have adaptive technology, that allows them to anticipate your own settings ahead of time. As an example, if you programmed the thermostat to have the temperatures at 76 ° F at 4:00pm, and ahead of that, the temp was 80 levels, your thermostat will calculate the amount of time it will require to get the temperature to 76 degrees by 4:00pm, and begin reducing the heat accordingly. By switching the temperature in your own home based on your needs through different times of the day, you can literally save hundreds of dollars, maybe even hundreds. In fact, if you don’t actually have a programmable temperature, it would be a wise investment to make. They are relatively cost-effective, and the amount of cost savings you make up in a year would most likely deal with any out-of-pocket expense you had paid to purchase your thermostat.

Humidity Levels Effect Air Conditioning Operating Conditions

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Humidity is small water drops in the air. The HVAC systems in your Arlington, TX home keep the humidity levels at normal ranges. It removes extra humidity that may accumulate to provide for comfortable regulated temperatures. In the summer months the humidity level is kept lower (40%) to keep the room cooler and in the winter the humidity level is kept higher (50% and up) to keep the room warmer. Anything below and above the percentages listed above can cause other problems such as: bacteria, viruses, fungi and mites. Anything above 50% humidity has been known to cause various chemical interactions. This is why it is very important to have the HVAC unit checked regularly by an HVAC technician and ensure that all the working parts of the unit (compressor, refrigerant, condenser, etc.) are all performing properly.

Central Air Conditioner Efficiency

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Central air conditioner efficiency can be compares by studing the the SEER rating (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio). Beginning in 2006, an air conditioner must have a SEER of at least 13 to be sold in the United States. Higher efficiency models have a SEER between 14 and 22.

Maintaining the Condenser

In most air conditioning systems, the condenser unit is located outside the house and is prone to accumulate dirt and debris from trees, lawn mowing, and airborne dust. The condenser has a fan that moves air across the condenser coil. You must clean the coil on the intake side, so, before you turn off the power to the air conditioner, check to see which direction the air moves across the coils. Here’s how to clean the condenser:

First, cut down any grass, weeds, or vines that have grown around condenser unit. There should be nothing to obstruct airflow.

Next you can clean condenser with commercial coil cleaner, available at refrigerator supply stores. Instructions for use are included. Use water to clean the the chemicals off the coil but do not use a water hose. You may damage the fins of you Arlington Texas air conditioner compressor.

Carefully Clean the Compressor

Use a soft brush to remove accumulated dirt from the coil. You may have to remove protective grille to reach them.Be careful because they are made of thin aluminum and are easily damaged. If fins are bent, straighten them. A fin comb is designed to slide into spaces between fins. Use it carefully to avoid damaging fins.

Make sure the concrete pad the condenser sits on is level. Set carpenters’ level front to back and side to side on top of unit. Use gravel or rocks under concrete to level it. Finally, make sure the condensate drain line is clear.