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As the , so does your . To keep your you be , is it cheaper to leave your AC on all day in the summer in Des Moines?

It's a belief that turning your on and off throughout the day is . This is actually .

Keeping your means you're not using it very efficiently. We when you're , and when you . You can this with a programmable thermostat. Or, a smart thermostat  do for you.

It's more for your system to . It can also a lot of your , since it's turning on and off.

So, on top of it increasing your bills, it also a for your .

, the the difference between your temperature and the outside temperature, the your expenses will be. So, what can you do to cool and keep your bills low in ? Here are our based recommendations from the U.S Department of Energy (DOE) and ENERGY STAR®.

Six to Your Air Conditioner's Energy Efficiency

  1. Your Thermostat. The DOE that you can conserve up to 10% on heating and cooling by your thermostat 7-10 degrees you're . the summer, it's to your thermostat at 78 degrees you're home and 88 degrees when you're . It's important to setting your thermostat to a setting than when you turn on your . This doesn't actually your any , it just bigger bills. While these temperatures appear , there are methods to keep without having to run the .
  2. Fans, Curtains and Blinds. ENERGY STAR says the thermostat by 2 degrees and your ceiling fan can by up to 14% over the course of the . It's important to that fans cool people, not . So, when you the room, turn the fan off to . , keeping blinds and curtains the day helps keep air inside. There are also some window designed to deliver insulation and energy efficiency.
  3. Seal All Doors, Windows and Openings. Leaky throughout a conditioned air to and to get . This your AC equipment to work harder to keep your and your bills to . that any , doors and windows are sealed. Caulking or weather-stripping are fixes for leaks or drafts windows and doors.
  4. Maintenance. Scheduling air conditioner maintenance your is always at its most efficient. This our to issues before they . A air conditioner is more efficient and even for a longer period of time.
  5. a Smart Thermostat. One of the methods to comfort and is with a smart thermostat. This thermostat adjusts the temperature based on your schedule. It works your smartphone to when you're or to your . In fact, ENERGY STAR that a smart thermostat could save you about $180 on costs.
  6. Consider Replacing Your . You can a properly to for 15-20 years. But if you're calling us for air conditioning repair or your bills are with no change in thermostat settings, it be time for . We many energy-efficient air conditioners, ENERGY STAR models that can help you save more on cooling without comfort.

Your Energy Efficiency with Web Connect Demo

No one their bill climb during the . If you're looking for more ways to keep your energy and this summer, our can help. at 123-123-1234 or contact us online for .