"Ask Adam Adam has been in the HVAC industry for over 40 years. He has been involved in all aspects of the business from service to sales. His main interest is in customer comfort. Tips On Reducing Your Electric Costs Adam Kerm, Owner Official Heating & Cooling During the summer months many people complain about the high electric bills when they use their A/C units. The compressor, which is the heart of the A/C system, con- sumes more energy than any other appliance in the home. The key is to minimize its running time without compromising comfort. Some simple solutions are: Planting shade trees on the west and south sides of the house. Windows facing west and south should have blinds or shades. Have regular maintenance on your equipment to maintain peak efficiency. Hose down condenser when you see debris build up. During a heat wave, don't turn off the A/C at night or when leaving the house for the day. It will take longer to cool down once the heat level rises in the home. Check furnace filter monthly. If equipment is 10-15 years old consider upgrading to a higher efficient unit. You could cut your electric bill up to 50% of the A/C usage. If the A/C has been running for 30-45 minutes and the comfort level has not im- proved, turn unit off and call for service. Blocking solar gain from entering your home is the key to improving indoor comfort and cutting your energy consumption. If you have any HVAC questions, call me direct at 815-404-4634 or email adam@officialhvac.com NOW HIRING EXPERIENCED HVAC SERVICE TECHNICIANS CALL US TODAY! Join our growing service department. Position available for an experienced HVAC Service Technician. Minimum 1-2 years Residential HVAC experience preferred. Call or submit resume to service@officialhvac.com OFFICIAL Heating & Cooling 800-350-HVAC (4822), officialhvac.com FACTORY ALITHORIZED DEALER PIS AwD NATE NICIAN BBB 4 Time Honoree Carrier Turn te the experts "Ask Adam Adam has been in the HVAC industry for over 40 years. He has been involved in all aspects of the business from service to sales. His main interest is in customer comfort. Tips On Reducing Your Electric Costs Adam Kerm, Owner Official Heating & Cooling During the summer months many people complain about the high electric bills when they use their A/C units. The compressor, which is the heart of the A/C system, con- sumes more energy than any other appliance in the home. The key is to minimize its running time without compromising comfort. Some simple solutions are: Planting shade trees on the west and south sides of the house. Windows facing west and south should have blinds or shades. Have regular maintenance on your equipment to maintain peak efficiency. Hose down condenser when you see debris build up. During a heat wave, don't turn off the A/C at night or when leaving the house for the day. It will take longer to cool down once the heat level rises in the home. Check furnace filter monthly. If equipment is 10-15 years old consider upgrading to a higher efficient unit. You could cut your electric bill up to 50% of the A/C usage. If the A/C has been running for 30-45 minutes and the comfort level has not im- proved, turn unit off and call for service. Blocking solar gain from entering your home is the key to improving indoor comfort and cutting your energy consumption. If you have any HVAC questions, call me direct at 815-404-4634 or email adam@officialhvac.com NOW HIRING EXPERIENCED HVAC SERVICE TECHNICIANS CALL US TODAY! Join our growing service department. Position available for an experienced HVAC Service Technician. Minimum 1-2 years Residential HVAC experience preferred. Call or submit resume to service@officialhvac.com OFFICIAL Heating & Cooling 800-350-HVAC (4822), officialhvac.com FACTORY ALITHORIZED DEALER PIS AwD NATE NICIAN BBB 4 Time Honoree Carrier Turn te the experts