Is that Birmingham Cooling bill higher than you think it should be? Noticed that your A/C doesn’t seem to be cooling like it should? Try these basic tips to save money when you cool your home or office:

• Close off the cooling ducts (and the door) in rooms you don’t want cooled. Got a kid away at college whose room doesn’t need to be cooled? Close the A/C vent in that room, then close the door to save your air conditioner the extra effort.
• Because lights produce heat, it’s important to turn them off when they’re not in use.
• Consider putting reflective tints on your windows to reduce the amount of sunlight heat entering your home.
• Ensure that cold air coming in from the vents isn’t obstructed by furniture, draperies, or anything else.
• Turn off computers, gaming consoles, or TVs when they are not in use. Nearly everything that is electronic generates heat in some way.
• If you’re repainting the exterior of your home or place of business, choose a light color. Naturally, light colors absorb far less heat.
• Install awnings above windows on the sunny side of your house.
• Install energy-efficient fans to aid the flow of cool air.

For more information about Birmingham cooling services, please contact our expert Birmingham HVAC technicians.

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