Lower Your Commercial Air Conditioning Costs this Summer

Keep These Tips in Mind for Greater Energy Efficiency… and More Savings

If you’re a commercial building owner, you’re always looking for ways to reduce operating expenses. When there are ways to reduce spend without sacrifice, it’s a no brainer. Check out our list below of tips that will help you lower your utility bills relatively easily within your commercial building.

Use power surge regulators.

Without a regulator, unexpected surges from the electrical grid in your area can both damage your HVAC system and result in higher than necessary electrical costs. While these costs and the resulting wear and tear on your system might be expenses you might not notice immediately, they do add up. Regulator usage of a power surge regulator will keep your AC safe and prevent unpleasant surprises when you open your utility bills.

Use UV protectors and tints on any windows in your building.

Curtains might not be a realistic interior design element for your commercial space, and many customers and employees prefer lots of natural light. However, anti-infrared technology for your window and door glass will help keep temperatures and AC costs down inside your building all summer long.

Install a smart thermostat.

While saving older equipment that works well is a sound and frugal strategy in many circumstances, this doesn’t apply to thermostats, sadly. Older thermostats don’t offer the functionality of newer models, and in keeping your heating and cooling “one size fits all,” you end up using and paying a lot more for indoor comfort unnecessarily. A smart thermostat not only tracks relevant energy data you can use for planning your spend but also allows you to customize your indoor comfort to exactly fit your day-to-day needs. These models are inexpensive and available everywhere. Updating your thermostat may be the smartest energy decision you make all year.

Check your economizer.

Most commercial buildings in the southland have an economizer, a state-mandated energy regulation device installed in your building. However, often this equipment breaks down or malfunctions, letting in air at the wrong times. Check your economizer or have an HVAC professional make sure it is working correctly. This hidden problem can cost you a lot by forcing your AC to work a lot harder than it would have to otherwise.

These simple steps can help you maintain superior energy efficiency while keeping costs low. Enjoy indoor comfort and peace of mind, all summer long.

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