{"id":11085,"date":"2022-07-20T01:32:29","date_gmt":"2022-07-20T06:32:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/?p=11085"},"modified":"2024-08-16T14:12:57","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T19:12:57","slug":"common-mistakes-that-raise-your-cooling-costs-too-high","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/common-mistakes-that-raise-your-cooling-costs-too-high\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Mistakes that Raise Your Cooling Costs Too High"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/common-mistakes-that-raise-your-cooling-costs-too-high\/#Top_4_Mistakes_That_Raise_Cooling_Costs\" >Top 4 Mistakes That Raise Cooling Costs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/common-mistakes-that-raise-your-cooling-costs-too-high\/#Not_Installing_a_Programmable_Thermostat\" >Not Installing a Programmable Thermostat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/common-mistakes-that-raise-your-cooling-costs-too-high\/#Insulating_Poorly_or_Not_at_All\" >Insulating Poorly or Not at All<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/common-mistakes-that-raise-your-cooling-costs-too-high\/#Not_Using_Fans_Properly\" >Not Using Fans Properly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/common-mistakes-that-raise-your-cooling-costs-too-high\/#Not_Scheduling_Regular_Maintenance_of_Your_Air_Conditioner\" >Not Scheduling Regular Maintenance of Your Air Conditioner<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/common-mistakes-that-raise-your-cooling-costs-too-high\/#Contact_Your_St_Louis_HVAC_Professionals\" >Contact Your St. Louis HVAC Professionals<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/common-mistakes-that-raise-your-cooling-costs-too-high-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Mistakes that Raise Your Cooling Costs Too High\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-11165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/common-mistakes-that-raise-your-cooling-costs-too-high-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/common-mistakes-that-raise-your-cooling-costs-too-high-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Wondering why your cooling costs are so high? Many people do not realize that a lot of the time, their own mistakes might be increasing their cooling costs. It is important to be aware of the common mistakes that can raise your cooling costs too high so that you can take the steps to avoid them.<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p>To learn more about what you can do to keep your air conditioning costs under control, the experts at Galmiche &amp; Sons can help. Serving the St. Louis area since 1950, we are experts when it comes to ensuring your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/contact-galmiche.php\">heating and cooling<\/a> systems run efficiently, keeping you cool while helping you save.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_4_Mistakes_That_Raise_Cooling_Costs\"><\/span>Top 4 Mistakes That Raise Cooling Costs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Not_Installing_a_Programmable_Thermostat\"><\/span>Not Installing a Programmable Thermostat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Programmable thermostats help save on cooling costs and energy because they can be set to automatically adjust the temperature in your home. This allows you to maintain a comfortable temperature without having to manually change the settings every time you enter a room.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, you can set a higher temperature while you are outside the home or when you are asleep to reduce energy use and your cooling costs. According to some estimates, reducing the air conditioner by just one degree can reduce cooling costs by 2 percent.<\/p>\n<p>The recommended settings for summers are 78 degrees and when you are sleeping, you can set it about 3 to 5 degrees higher. When you are away, you can set the thermostat to 86 or 88 degrees. This will ensure the unit does not need to use huge amounts of energy to bring it up to 78 degrees once you return. It is also important to note that turning the thermostat to lower temperatures alone does not make the air conditioner cool the room faster. It just ends up costing you more for over cooling.<\/p>\n<p>You can also use smart thermostats that can be controlled via mobile apps through Wi-Fi to save on cooling costs.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Insulating_Poorly_or_Not_at_All\"><\/span>Insulating Poorly or Not at All<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Even if your HVAC system is efficient, your cooling costs can be high if your home is poorly insulated. Without sufficient insulation, the air conditioner has to work harder and for longer hours to achieve the ideal indoor temperature, cranking up your energy bills.<\/p>\n<p>According to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), homeowners can save 20 percent on cooling costs by adequately insulating and sealing the house.<\/p>\n<p>Check for these signs to know if your home lacks insulation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Temperature differs between rooms<\/li>\n<li>Lots of icicles hanging from your roof during winter can indicate a lack of insulation in the attic<\/li>\n<li>Drafts around windows or doors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Not_Using_Fans_Properly\"><\/span>Not Using Fans Properly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/common-mistakes-that-raise-your-cooling-costs-too-high-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"How to Lower Your Cooling Costs\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-11166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/common-mistakes-that-raise-your-cooling-costs-too-high-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/common-mistakes-that-raise-your-cooling-costs-too-high-2.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of the most common mistakes that raise air conditioning bills is not using fans at home. Opening the windows and doors and turning on the fans before turning on your AC can help you ventilate your home and send out trapped heat. This way, the air conditioner unit needs to work less to achieve the desired level of cooling, saving up your cooling costs.<\/p>\n<p>The other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/benefits-of-household-fans-in-the-summer\/\">benefits of using household fans<\/a> are reduced humidity and improved comfort as fans create a wind chill effect, allowing you to feel cooler at higher temperatures.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Not_Scheduling_Regular_Maintenance_of_Your_Air_Conditioner\"><\/span>Not Scheduling Regular Maintenance of Your Air Conditioner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Finally, one of the most important things that you can do to keep your cooling costs in check is to schedule regular system maintenance. Getting your air conditioner serviced by a professional at least once a year will help maximize its efficiency and reduce your cooling costs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contact_Your_St_Louis_HVAC_Professionals\"><\/span>Contact Your St. Louis HVAC Professionals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you need a reliable St. Louis <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/is-your-hvac-company-trustworthy\/\">HVAC company<\/a> to keep your AC working efficiently, Galmiche &amp; Sons are the experts to call. We offer quick, quality service and make sure you are getting the most out of your AC system while reducing your cooling costs. Contact us to schedule your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/service-request.php\">HVAC maintenance<\/a> service or learn more about how you can reduce energy costs while keeping cool.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wondering why your cooling costs are so high? Many people do not realize that a lot of the time, their own mistakes might be increasing their cooling costs. It is important to be aware of the common mistakes that can raise your cooling costs too high so that you can take the steps to avoid them. To learn more about what you can do to keep your air conditioning costs under control, the experts at Galmiche &amp; Sons can help. &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/common-mistakes-that-raise-your-cooling-costs-too-high\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Common Mistakes that Raise Your Cooling Costs Too High<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":11165,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mbp_gutenberg_autopost":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[13,42,5,64],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11085","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-air-conditioner-tips","category-air-conditioner-troubleshooting","category-air-conditioners","category-hvac-costs"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Mistakes that Raise Your Cooling Costs | St. Louis HVAC Tips<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are your cooling costs too high? 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