Cool Summer Tips

The summer heat is here and no one wants to think about their energy bills rising with the temperature. It's time to think about how to manage your home energy use. Here are some cooling tips that can help make a big difference in saving energy and money.

•  Program your thermostat to work around your family's summer schedule. Set it a few degrees higher when no one is home, so that the AC isn’t cooling an empty house. Look into upgrading to a SmartStat smart thermostat to help maximize your energy efficiency.
• Check your HVAC system's air filter every month. If the filter looks dirty, change it. A dirty filter will slow airflow and make the system work harder to keep you cool, wasting energy.
• Remember to have your HVAC system serviced annually to ensure it's running at optimum efficiency for money and energy savings. When you upgrade your AC with National Home Services, we provide free annual maintenance and cleaning. How convenient is that?
• If your central AC is old, look into replacing it with a model that is ENERGY STAR qualified. By replacing your old air conditioner with an ENERGY STAR qualified model, you can realize substantial savings in electricity costs. Today's ENERGY STAR qualified units use 30 to 40 percent less energy than most models sold 10 to 15 years ago. Click here for more information about how easy it is to rent a new energy efficient central air conditioner.