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Giorgios Tsigonias
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SUPER CLIMA - TIPS FOR ENERGY SAVERS

A few simple steps can add up to a load of savings.

Summer is here and now it's not to late to seal up those cracks and save money on your air conditioning costs!

Seal around windows, doors, electrical outlets, and any other places that can be a source for an air leak.

On the outside of your home, use a high quality caulk to seal around all windows and doors where the frames meet exterior siding or brick.

There are probably many other areas of your exterior that may need to be caulked as well. If you have any loose glass panes in a window, use a glazing compound to reseal them.

Inside your home, use weather stripping and gaskets to seal around the moving parts of windows and doors and around electrical outlets.If you take care of these air leaks now, you will be able to enjoy the summer in the cool comfort of your home.

Set your thermostat at 25°C or higher. Each degree setting below 25°C will increase your energy consumption by approximately 8%.

Use bath and kitchen fans sparingly when the air conditioner is operating.

Inspect and clean both the indoor and outdoor coils. The indoor coil in your air conditioner acts as a magnet for dust because it is constantly wetted during the cooling season. Dirt build-up on the indoor coil is the single most common cause of poor efficiency. The outdoor coil must also be checked periodically for dirt build-up and cleaned if necessary.

Check the refrigerant charge. The circulating fluid in your air conditioner is a special refrigerant gas that is put in when the system is installed. If the system is overcharged or undercharged with refrigerant, it will not work properly. You may need a service contractor to check the fluid and adjust it appropriately.

Reduce the cooling load by using cost-effective conservation measures. For example, effectively shade east and west windows. When possible, delay heat-generating activities, such as dishwashing, until the evening on hot days.

Over most of the cooling season, keep the house closed tight during the day. Don't let in unwanted heat and humidity. If practical, ventilate at night either naturally or with fans.

Try not to use a dehumidifier at the same time your air conditioner is operating. The dehumidifier will increase the cooling load and force the air conditioner to work harder.