Archive for August 2015

Now that summer is winding down, and the temperatures are rising more, it’s a good time to talk about cooling efficiency. Your air conditioner can be overworking up to 40%, meaning you’re losing money with that giant electric bill. We’ve come up with some great solutions to help you save money and make your air conditioner more energy efficient! Here at American Way, we are prepared to help you no matter what! So if you need assistance, let us know! Portable Units – These may seem like they use more power to keep your house clean, but that’s because they’re more suitable to be used in one room. Think of it like this: you’re in the living room and it’s sweltering, take your portable unit and pop it in the living room with you – not only are you keeping it from cooling unnecessary rooms, you can control just how cool you want it to be. Are You Cooling Your Furniture? You could be. If your furniture is in the way of your vents, you could very well be cooling the backside of your couch instead of your house. It’s easiest to rearrange your furniture for a short time than figuring out how to redirect the cool air, so play Tetris with your chairs and reap the cool benefits. Light and Lights – keeping lights on for a long time in your home can encourage heat to stick around. If you want it to be cooler, go without the lights for as long as you can. You can also keep it cool in your home by closing all the curtains from direct sunlight. If you need assistance helping your air conditioner work optimally, contact us here at American Way and we’ll do our best to help! Keep in touch through our Facebook page!