As summer marches on, more and more homes need good cooling technology to beat the heat. Unfortunately, running your AC for longer hours typically means higher bills and more wasted energy. Both the environmentally-conscious and budget-conscious need a better solution, and, thankfully, there finally is one. Learn about energy-efficient cooling solutions for Colorado omes looking to chill out without overusing their systems.
High-Efficiency Air Conditioning
Sometimes, the best way to beat the heat while beating back those high power bills is an upgrade. Adding a high-efficiency air conditioning system to your home can do wonders. With new technologies under the hood, these units can cool just as efficiently as an older model without using as much power.
Low-electricity air conditioner units can come in many forms. Swamp coolers and other evaporative cooling-based technologies are some of the most common on the market today. Instead of relying on refrigerant to cool air, they pass the hot outside air across water, stealing the heat from it as the liquid evaporates. All in all, they use around 75% less energy to achieve the same goals as a traditional AC, which translates into big savings.
Smart Technologies and Controls
Another effective way to save money on your AC is with smart technologies. Smart technology can be implemented into your existing systems with a few upgrades. The result is a new level of control over your heating and cooling.
In practice, this means you can turn your AC on and off wherever you might be, not just when you’re home. One of the biggest wastes of energy is leaving the air running while you’re not home. Whether you simply forget to turn it off or leave it on to ensure the house is cool when you get back, that just means more wasted money.
With a smart thermostat, you can turn your system off from your phone, then turn it back on right before you get home. Even just a few minutes of off time can make a big difference, both in the energy saved and the environmental impact. You can even set your thermostat to automatically cycle based on when you’ll be home.
Choosing the Right Cooling Solution for Your Colorado Home
Equipment upgrades, smart technology, and many more low-cost heating and cooling solutions could all serve your Colorado home well this summer, but which is the right choice for you? That depends on your needs, as well as things like your budget.
Obviously, upgrades require money, but not all upgrades are the same. Having a new AC unit installed tends to cost more than upgrading your thermostat with smart technology. In that sense, you may wish to choose the latter if you don’t have a ton of money to put towards your upgrades, though it can’t be understated how much of an improvement a new unit can make for your overall comfort. Either way, the upfront cost of both options can be offset by the savings over time.
You’ll also want to account for your current AC and heating situation. Specifically, if your system is already very old and prone to breaking down, it may be better to choose that for your sustainable air conditioning solution. You’ll save far more with a more efficient system, especially one that doesn’t need repairs every few months.
Contact Us at The Weather Changers to Learn More About Energy-Efficient Cooling Solutions
Saving on your power bills and saving the environment are both important and admirable goals, and The Weather Changers wants to help with both. If you need an environmentally-friendly air conditioner, new smart home technology, or even just a tune-up or repair, contact us today for all things HVAC.
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