Ignoring proper AC management will raise your energy bills, decrease the efficiency of your system and ultimately require repairs. So avoid these 10 common mistakes and reap the cool rewards!
10 Air Conditioning Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make

Ignoring your air filter

Never cleaning fins and coils

Not updating (or setting) your thermostat
A programmable thermostat is a must-have in today’s state of AC technology. Programmable thermostats allow you to set temperatures for various times throughout the day and automatically lower the temperature when you most need it to help you save money and manage your cooling without constantly hovering over the dial. Many advanced thermostats like Google’s Nest thermostat actually have learning capabilities, so the thermostat can shift to accommodate repeated schedules—not to mention allow you to change the temperature from an app. If you don’t have one of these programmable or smart thermostats, the time to upgrade is now! Save money and enjoy more accurate cooling with a simple thermostat replacement, especially if your current thermostat is a couple decades behind the times. Find out some tricks to keep your air conditioning costs down.

Using the AC when no one is home

Not checking your drain

Turning the temperature down too low

Ignoring sizing requirements

Avoiding replacement
