Make Your AC More Efficient In the Summer, by Maintaining it in the Spring

If you want to get your A/C ready for the summer, start in the spring. Clear leaves and dirt from the inside of your unit’s top grill. Trim nearby landscaping to allow at least two feet of clearance around the unit. Set the thermostat to cooling mode and run your A/C a few minutes to confirm that it’s working. Then call us to schedule an annual checkup. As the Westinghouse heating and air experts, we’ll ensure your system is in top working order so you’ll never have to sweat a summer A/C breakdown.

Choosing the Right SEER

As summer heats up, you might be thinking about a new air conditioner. Do your wallet a favor and choose a high efficiency model. New air conditioners come labeled with a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER), a standard that lets you calculate how much electricity the air conditioner will consume. The higher the SEER, the less it will cost you to operate the appliance to achieve the same level of cooling. As HVAC experts, Westinghouse can help you navigate the many options available in energy efficient air conditioning. Call us to set up a consultation today.

When to Air Out the Inside

Did you know that your efforts to save energy could be compromising your indoor air quality? That’s because harmful elements can’t escape an airtight environment, and become concentrated indoors instead. We recommend that you “air out” your home about once a week. In the winter, turn off your heating system and open a few windows while you make a run to the grocery store or take a walk around the neighborhood. In the summer, open windows at night and keep them closed during the heat of the day. As Westinghouse heating and air experts, we can recommend additional products and practices to improve the air quality of your home. Call us for a consultation today.