{"id":9412,"date":"2021-06-17T03:21:52","date_gmt":"2021-06-17T08:21:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/?p=9412"},"modified":"2024-08-16T14:11:05","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T19:11:05","slug":"tips-to-keep-cool-without-raising-your-ac-bills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/tips-to-keep-cool-without-raising-your-ac-bills\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to Keep Cool without Raising Your AC Bills"},"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\/tips-to-keep-cool-without-raising-your-ac-bills\/#Tips_for_Low-Cost_Cooling_and_Lower_AC_Bills\" >Tips for Low-Cost Cooling and Lower AC Bills<\/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\/tips-to-keep-cool-without-raising-your-ac-bills\/#What_Determines_Your_AC_Bills\" >What Determines Your AC Bills<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/tips-to-keep-cool-without-raising-your-ac-bills\/#Say_Goodbye_to_High_AC_Bills_with_Galmiche_Sons\" >Say Goodbye to High AC Bills with Galmiche &amp; Sons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Keeping cool in the summer can be a struggle. Especially if you are trying to be mindful of your AC bills. While it might seem like you must choose between comfort and cost, this doesn&rsquo;t have to be true. There are some tried and true ways to make sure your home stays cool and comfortable in the summer without raising your AC bills. Read on to learn more or, call your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/contact-galmiche.php\">heating &amp; air conditioning<\/a> team at Galmiche &amp; Sons today at <span class=\"mobile_tel\">(314) 993-1110<\/span> for the latest summer HVAC tips.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_Low-Cost_Cooling_and_Lower_AC_Bills\"><\/span>Tips for Low-Cost Cooling and Lower AC Bills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tips-to-keep-cool-without-raising-your-ac-bills-1-300x176.jpg\" alt=\"Keep Cool without Raising Your AC Bills\" width=\"300\" height=\"176\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-9437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tips-to-keep-cool-without-raising-your-ac-bills-1-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tips-to-keep-cool-without-raising-your-ac-bills-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In general, build-up and blockages can spell disaster for your AC bills. So, changing air filters, cleaning air ducts, and making sure your air vents aren&#8217;t closed are great first steps toward low-cost cooling. Beyond that, you can make changes to your home that will help boost your AC system.<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p>These <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/what-are-some-summer-home-maintenance-tips\/\">summer home maintenance tips<\/a> in particular, can help you reduce the cost of your AC bills this summer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Plant shade trees<\/strong> &#8211; Planting trees or large shrubs strategically around your home can increase the shade coverage you get and reduce the amount of energy needed to cool your home. This is a great way to reduce your AC bills, but it can take time to plant or grow trees in the right position.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Insulate windows<\/strong> &#8211; This is probably the easiest way to reduce your AC bills this summer. Simply closing, insulating, or upgrading your windows will keep your home much cooler and at a much lower cost.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Watch heat use indoors<\/strong> &#8211; Making sure heat from your oven can flow outside rather than building up in the house will help reduce the strain on your AC. This will save you money, but it can also reduce wear on your HVAC system and increase its lifespan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clean your air conditioner<\/strong> &#8211; Blockages and build-up can make a serious impact on your AC&rsquo;s ability to function. Simply having a regular HVAC cleaning performed and having your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/how-often-should-i-have-my-air-conditioner-serviced\/\">air conditioner serviced<\/a> goes a long way towards reducing your AC bills all season long.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Determines_Your_AC_Bills\"><\/span>What Determines Your AC Bills<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\/tips-to-keep-cool-without-raising-your-ac-bills-2-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"How to Lower Your AC Bills\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-9438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tips-to-keep-cool-without-raising-your-ac-bills-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tips-to-keep-cool-without-raising-your-ac-bills-2.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The key to keeping cool without raising your AC bills is to understand how your air conditioner works to keep you cool. Central air conditioning can be tricky to manage because it is trying to cool your entire home. So, factors like sunlight, insulation, window placement, and even how you cook can all affect your AC costs.<\/p>\n<p>It is not just about cost though! Being careful about how you use your air conditioner in the summer can help you avoid serious wear on your HVAC system as well &#8211; not to mention the risk of your air conditioner overheating or experiencing a serious breakdown in another way. Try to set your air conditioner temperature a few degrees warmer, especially on the hottest days to save energy. You should also avoid turning your AC way down when trying to cool your home quickly, as this does not actually cool your home any faster.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Say_Goodbye_to_High_AC_Bills_with_Galmiche_Sons\"><\/span>Say Goodbye to High AC Bills with Galmiche &amp; Sons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, if you are done paying high AC bills this summer, try these top tips. In St. Louis, contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/contact-galmiche.php\">heating &amp; air conditioning<\/a> experts at Galmiche &amp; Sons at <span class=\"mobile_tel\"><span class=\"mobile_tel\">(314) 993-1110<\/span><\/span> to learn more, ask questions, or schedule an AC cleaning and maintenance visit today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Keeping cool in the summer can be a struggle. Especially if you are trying to be mindful of your AC bills. While it might seem like you must choose between comfort and cost, this doesn&rsquo;t have to be true. There are some tried and true ways to make sure your home stays cool and comfortable in the summer without raising your AC bills. Read on to learn more or, call your heating &amp; air conditioning team at Galmiche &amp; Sons &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/tips-to-keep-cool-without-raising-your-ac-bills\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Tips to Keep Cool without Raising Your AC Bills<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":9437,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mbp_gutenberg_autopost":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,13,5,32,19,7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9412","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-air-conditioner-maintenance","category-air-conditioner-tips","category-air-conditioners","category-diy-hvac-tips","category-energy-efficiency","category-energy-savings"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - 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