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Monday, March 21, 2011

Knock $50 Off of Your Electric Bill

In the face of rising electric rates and upcoming warmer weather, monthly electric bills can put a real damper on your spring and summer budget. Over the winter months when dust and pollen are at a minimum, cleaning your air conditioner filters can be an overlooked task. During spring time when you open your windows and air out the house, dirt, dust, pollen, and insects get into your duct work and travel to your air filter where they get trapped. Consequently, on top of several winter months of accumulation, the partially obstructed air flow through your system easily becomes completely clogged.

Now comes the warmer weather. Up to sixty percent of your summertime electric bill can be attributed to cooling your house. However, if your air filters are clogged, the machinery may run continuously, straining to lower the inside temperature. Not only does it cause undue wear and tear on your equipment, but the constant running can increase your monthly bill by up to forty percent! Give your checkbook a break and clean (or replace) the filters. You may easily save up to $50 or more each month as a result. Every bit of savings helps.

If you haven't done so recently, you may want to consider having your entire air conditioning unit serviced to replace worn parts, check refrigerant levels, and improve efficiency. Preventive maintenance costs a lot less than repairs, and you can realize significant additional savings by keeping your unit in optimal shape. Your air conditioner should keep you cool without causing you to break a sweat when the bill arrives.
Learn more about heating and cooling, and other HVAC or water heater-related items by visiting Comfort Zone Heating and Cooling of Lewisberry, PA.

Article independently authored by Tom Elliott. The content herein may or may not reflect the views and opinions of Comfort Zone Heating & Cooling. Click for search engine optimization and search engine marketing or visit WebDrafter.com's Blog.

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