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Inspect and maintain your cooling system. Simple measures such as cleaning and replacing clogged air filters can reduce cooling costs up to 10 percent. An annual service call to check the overall condition of your unit and its refrigerant charge will extend the life of your expensive cooling equipment and boost efficiency.
Don't forget the duct work in your cooling system. Leaking joints, elbows and connections can reduce the flow of cool air throughout your house and boost energy consumption 20 to 30 percent. Use duct mastic or foil tape to seal loose joints.
Shade your air conditioner from direct sunlight.
Adjust your air conditioner's thermostat when you go out, and shut your system down when you are away for extended periods. Unnecessary cooling costs money.
Close all windows, doors and chimney dampers when using your air conditioner. Don't use your hard-earned money to cool the great outdoors.
Unused rooms should be closed off to cut cooling costs.
Keep your home comfortable without air conditioning on all but the hottest days by minimizing heat penetration into your home.
Shelter sun-exposed windows with awnings and shrubbery. Keep your blinds and draperies closed on hot, sunny days.
Keep windows closed in the heat of the day. Open windows in the cool of the night.
Your attic gets hot in the summer - temperatures of up to 65°C (150°F) are common. Insulation in your attic protects your home from excessive heat penetration in summer and cold penetration in winter. Invest in attic insulation for year-round comfort and efficiency.
Make sure roof ventilation is adequate to prevent heat buildup in summer and moisture buildup in winter.
Use floor and ceiling fans to create gentle breezes to keep you and your family comfortable.
If your basement is dry, use the furnace fan to circulate cool basement air throughout your home. Maintain your furnace air filter at peak efficiency to reduce indoor pollen levels.
Use compact fluorescent lighting wherever you can. Compact fluorescents use very little energy and produce much less waste heat than incandescent and halogen lights. In general, you will find lower indoor lighting levels more pleasant in warm weather.
Source: Office of Energy Efficiency, Canada
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