You don\u2019t have to suffer through heat and humidity. You can enjoy a comfortable home at an affordable cost\u2014if you\u2019re smart about your AC. Avoid these common air conditioning<\/span> mistakes to lower the strain on both your AC unit and your wallet this year.<\/p>\n Homeowners will see an increase in electricity bills if they do not\u00a0optimize their thermostat settings<\/a>. Setting your thermostat at too low a temperature can cause a spike in your bills. That\u2019s why it is important to raise the temperature in your home during the day or when you\u2019re away.<\/p>\n Using a programmable thermostat to lower the temperature when you\u2019re at work or away from home can help save money and reduce your energy consumption. Today\u2019s advanced technology allows you to raise or lower your thermostat settings on your phone, which can save hundreds of dollars each year.<\/p>\n On hot, summer days, consider using fans to help circulate the air within your home without turning down the thermostat. You can also cool your home by closing outside doors and windows to keep your cool air from escaping.<\/p>\n At AC Designs, our team of certified technicians is dedicated to helping you save money and energy. If you follow these tips and your AC unit still isn\u2019t performing, it may be time for a professional inspection.<\/p>\n Join our\u00a0preferred customer maintenance program<\/a>\u00a0today to receive quality service from an AC company in Jacksonville and St. Augustine that you can trust. We were voted Bold City\u2019s Best Air Conditioning C<\/span>ompany and have over 1,800 5-star reviews.<\/p>\n With so many great benefits, the program can pay for itself in just one visit. Plus, you\u2019ll have peace of mind that your AC unit is always running efficiently to save you money and keep your family comfortable.<\/p>\n When your unit\u00a0 not properly maintained, it\u00a0 susceptible to more frequent repair costs and higher bills due to energy inefficiency. Routine maintenance is required twice a year to ensure that your unit is running properly.<\/p>\n Keep your AC unit in optimal shape with the help of an experienced HVAC technician. By identifying potential problems with your unit, they will help you avoid costly emergency repairs and extend its lifespan. Keep in mind that serious issues like refrigerant leaks can only be spotted by professionals.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Air conditioning is a necessity during the Florida summer, but you\u2019ll still be sweating it if you get expensive energy bills. Believe it or not, there are simple steps that can save you hundreds of extra dollars annually on your […]<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":8772,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[538,238,311,549,312,33],"class_list":["post-8771","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-air-conditioning","tag-air-conditioner","tag-air-filters","tag-air-quality","tag-ecoteam","tag-efficiency","tag-heating"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ecoteam.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8771","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ecoteam.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ecoteam.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ecoteam.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ecoteam.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8771"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/ecoteam.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8771\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8773,"href":"https:\/\/ecoteam.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8771\/revisions\/8773"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ecoteam.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8772"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ecoteam.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8771"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ecoteam.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8771"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ecoteam.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8771"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"How](\"https:\/\/www.rescueairtx.com\/images\/blog\/changing-air-filters-on-HVAC-unit.jpg\")
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Neglecting Bi-Annual AC Maintenance<\/b><\/h2>\n