Jun 18 2010
Tips for Keeping your A/C Cool in the Heat!
The heat is on in Arizona and so are the air conditioners! In order to allow you to stay as cool as possible in the Arizona “Dry Heat,” here are a few tips to keep you cool and reduce your cooling costs while living in your Trillium Phoenix apartment, or anywhere for that matter!
Tip #1 – Replace your air conditioner filter and keep it clean, especially during this heavy usage time. This helps the system run more efficient and keeps your home less dusty. We recommend that during the summer months you replace A/C filters every 30 days. Simply call the office and we’ll stop by and change it for you, complimentary!
Tip # 2 – Did you know that it takes more energy to cool your home down than to keep it at a consistent, comfortable temperature? Therefore, refrain from turning your system off when you go to work or leave for the day.
Tip #3 – Keeping your blinds closed will make a dramatic impact in overall cost savings, especially on windows that have a southern or western exposure.
Tip #4 – Be diligent about keeping all unneeded lights turned off. The heat from the bulbs adds to the increased temperature in your home.
If you encounter a problem with your A/C unit – please turn it off and call the office for immediate service assistance.
A few items to watch for are:
- System not cooling
- System producing only hot air
- Water dripping from the air return or secondary drain
- System making a noise that appears not normal