{"id":9551,"date":"2021-07-09T06:37:57","date_gmt":"2021-07-09T11:37:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/?p=9551"},"modified":"2026-05-01T11:08:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T16:08:08","slug":"diy-tips-improve-air-conditioner-efficiency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/diy-tips-improve-air-conditioner-efficiency\/","title":{"rendered":"5 DIY Tips to Improve Air Conditioner Efficiency &amp; Save Money"},"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\/diy-tips-improve-air-conditioner-efficiency\/#Follow_These_5_Tips_to_Improve_the_Air_Conditioner_Efficiency_in_Your_Home\" >Follow These 5 Tips to Improve the Air Conditioner Efficiency in Your Home<\/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\/diy-tips-improve-air-conditioner-efficiency\/#Learn_More_About_How_to_Improve_Air_Conditioner_Efficiency_in_Your_Home\" >Learn More About How to Improve Air Conditioner Efficiency in Your Home<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/diy-tip-improve-air-conditioner-efficiency-1-300x202.jpg\" alt=\"Tips to Improve Air Conditioner Efficiency &amp; Save Money\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-9594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/diy-tip-improve-air-conditioner-efficiency-1-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/diy-tip-improve-air-conditioner-efficiency-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We all want to be able to shave off a little here and there from our energy bills while we also improve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/improve-ac-efficiency-new-smart-thermostat\/\">AC efficiency<\/a> in our homes. The good news is that there are several simple things homeowners can do to make air conditioner efficiency improvements that won&rsquo;t cost the bank and don&rsquo;t require an expert.<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p>For more ways you can improve air conditioner efficiency in your home, or to schedule a routine <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/contact-galmiche.php\">heating &amp; air conditioning<\/a> maintenance appointment with us, give us a call today! At Galmiche &amp; Sons, we are here to answer any questions you may have and ensure your family stays cools all summer long!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Follow_These_5_Tips_to_Improve_the_Air_Conditioner_Efficiency_in_Your_Home\"><\/span>Follow These 5 Tips to Improve the Air Conditioner Efficiency in Your Home<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\/diy-tip-improve-air-conditioner-efficiency-2-300x197.jpg\" alt=\"Save Money &amp; Improve Air Conditioner Efficiency\" width=\"300\" height=\"197\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-9595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/diy-tip-improve-air-conditioner-efficiency-2-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/diy-tip-improve-air-conditioner-efficiency-2.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For cheap and easy ways to help your air conditioner run more efficiently, try these tips:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Check your filters<\/strong> &#8211; Make sure to check your air conditioner&rsquo;s filter. If it is disposable and dirty, replace it. If it is a reusable filter, give it a good clean. Not only do dirty filters lower the air quality of your home, but they also make your system run less efficiently, which sees higher energy bills and more wear and tear on the unit. Try to do this at least once every three months to continue to improve your air conditioner efficiency.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check your vents<\/strong> &#8211; Vacuum and unblock your vents. Debris can make its way in, making your system lack air conditioner efficiency. Improvement means a simple check and sweep removing any build up of debris and dirt.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check your outdoor unit<\/strong> &#8211; The outdoor air conditioning unit is often forgotten about due to its location. Give it a quick check and remove any dirt or debris, including any leaves or twigs that might have built up over the winter. Doing so will result in a swift improvement on your air conditioner&rsquo;s efficiency.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check that your windows and doors are closed<\/strong> &#8211; We know this one sounds obvious, but we all occasionally open a window and walk out of the room having forgotten we did so hours later. Doing a quick check that all your doors to the outside and windows are shut will help your air conditioner&rsquo;s efficiency improve. Plus, no one wants to pay to cool the outdoors!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check for leaks around windows, etc.<\/strong> &#8211; Check your window frames and underneath doors for possible air leaks. If you find any, block them up so as to retain as much of that cooled air in your home as you possibly can.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Learn_More_About_How_to_Improve_Air_Conditioner_Efficiency_in_Your_Home\"><\/span>Learn More About How to Improve Air Conditioner Efficiency in Your Home<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Whether you are looking for more ways to improve air conditioner efficiency in your home or simply need to make an appointment for your AC maintenance check (it&rsquo;s not too late!) give us a call! As a leading St. Louis HVAC company, we have been proudly addressing St. Louis&rsquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/contact-galmiche.php\">heating &amp; air conditioning<\/a> needs for over 60 years and look forward to helping your family stay cool and comfortable this summer!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all want to be able to shave off a little here and there from our energy bills while we also improve AC efficiency in our homes. The good news is that there are several simple things homeowners can do to make air conditioner efficiency improvements that won&rsquo;t cost the bank and don&rsquo;t require an expert. For more ways you can improve air conditioner efficiency in your home, or to schedule a routine heating &amp; air conditioning maintenance appointment with &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/diy-tips-improve-air-conditioner-efficiency\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">5 DIY Tips to Improve Air Conditioner Efficiency &amp; Save Money<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":9594,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mbp_gutenberg_autopost":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,15,13,42,19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9551","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-air-conditioner-maintenance","category-air-conditioner-repair","category-air-conditioner-tips","category-air-conditioner-troubleshooting","category-energy-efficiency"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Tips to Improve Air Conditioner Efficiency &amp; 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