Trying to corral your cooling costs, especially during summers like the ones we have here in Tampa, can be a fool’s errand. The sheer impossibility of cutting down the energy bill to a manageable level is something that some of us can only dream of, but there are a few of us that have figured it out.
If you’re one of the lucky few, then count yourself fortunate! But if you’re not, then you might be on the lookout for some handy tips that will help you save money this year. We’re here to help! Here are a few handy secrets to keeping cooling costs down in Tampa from the AC experts at Acree Plumbing, Air & Electric.
Use Ceiling Fans
Cranking the AC isn’t the only way to stay cool indoors! Your ceiling fans can help out just as much as central air can, but you need to be smart about it. Ceiling fans work by blowing air over your skin, effectively evaporating the moisture and creating a cooling feeling.
However, it’s not the same thing as AC. A ceiling fan doesn’t actually create cool air, so it’s only effective if you’re in the room. Leaving a fan running when you’re not in the room won’t actually do anything except waste money.
Invest in a Smart Thermostat
The only way to actually make a room cooler is by using the AC. But then you’re back to square one: it makes the home cooler, but if it’s ridiculously expensive to do so, then is it worth it? The solution: a smart thermostat.
These devices allow you to schedule times when your cooling system will kick on – like when you come home from work, for instance, or after the kids are out of school. It means you’ll still enjoy cool air, but your home won’t waste energy pumping cool air through a home that nobody’s there to feel!
Utilize Shade
If there’s no excess heat in your home in the first place, then you won’t need to spend a fortune on cooling it down! When your home is properly shaded, the heat is stopped in its tracks and it’s trapped outside.
Invest in some heavy-duty blackout curtains for rooms that face the midday sun, and make sure every room has proper shading regardless of its orientation.
Open your Windows
Keeping cooling costs down in Tampa is a breeze — literally — thanks to the oldest trick in the book! Open your windows a bit, especially at night, to let cool air come inside – all for free! Even if it’s just for the later part of the day or earlier in the morning while the air hasn’t become oppressively hot yet, this strategy will pay off in no time.
Combining all of these strategies will certainly help you and your family stay cool and comfortable all summer long for a fraction of the usual cost. But even if you just choose to use one or two, these methods will still make a noticeable difference.
Give the cooling experts at Acree Plumbing, Air & Electric a call at (813) 530-9061 to see how else we can make sure this Tampa summer is a great one!
