This is the third summer of usage for our air conditioning unit. It's an
external unit that works through the central forced air system.

This summer the KW hrs usage is up about 60 pct over the last two summers.
Obviously, settings and weather influence it, but I'm wondering if it could
be that it needs maintenance of some kind that would make it more efficient
and use less electricity.

Any thoughts or ideas what I should look for to make sure it's not running
inefficiently?

Gracias

"Jim-Poncin" wrote in message
nk.net...

This is the third summer of usage for our air conditioning unit. It's an
external unit that works through the central forced air system.

This summer the KW hrs usage is up about 60 pct over the last two summers.
Obviously, settings and weather influence it, but I'm wondering if it
could
be that it needs maintenance of some kind that would make it more
efficient
and use less electricity.

Any thoughts or ideas what I should look for to make sure it's not running
inefficiently?

Gracias

Do you change the oil in your car?
Do you change the filters every 30 days?
Why would you assume that something designed by, installed by man would not
need a check up?
I have my unit checked every year before I need it. Cheap insurance as far
as I am concerned.

Where I live has been more humid than usual this year. Yep the bill had
climbed a bit.

I'd call for a clean and check from a local HVAC company. Ask your friends
and relatives who they use.

I'm very new to the heating and aC field. However, I assure you from
personal experience that a dirty AC system can use a LOT more electricity.
And a dirty AC doesn't cool as well. You will likely save the cost of the
service in lower electric.

--

Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
www.mormons.com


"Jim-Poncin" wrote in message
nk.net...

This is the third summer of usage for our air conditioning unit. It's an
external unit that works through the central forced air system.

This summer the KW hrs usage is up about 60 pct over the last two summers.
Obviously, settings and weather influence it, but I'm wondering if it could
be that it needs maintenance of some kind that would make it more efficient
and use less electricity.

Any thoughts or ideas what I should look for to make sure it's not running
inefficiently?

Gracias

"Stormin Mormon" wrote in message
...
I'd call for a clean and check from a local HVAC company. Ask your friends
and relatives who they use.

I'm very new to the heating and aC field. However, I assure you from
personal experience that a dirty AC system can use a LOT more electricity.
And a dirty AC doesn't cool as well. You will likely save the cost of the
service in lower electric.


You've been very new to the HVAC field for quite a few years...




"Jim-Poncin" wrote in message
nk.net...

This is the third summer of usage for our air conditioning unit. It's an
external unit that works through the central forced air system.

This summer the KW hrs usage is up about 60 pct over the last two summers.
Obviously, settings and weather influence it, but I'm wondering if it
could
be that it needs maintenance of some kind that would make it more
efficient
and use less electricity.

Any thoughts or ideas what I should look for to make sure it's not running
inefficiently?

Gracias

On Tue, 09 Aug 2005 17:15:43 GMT, "Jim-Poncin"
wrote:


This is the third summer of usage for our air conditioning unit. It's an
external unit that works through the central forced air system.

This summer the KW hrs usage is up about 60 pct over the last two summers.
Obviously, settings and weather influence it, but I'm wondering if it could
be that it needs maintenance of some kind that would make it more efficient
and use less electricity.

Any thoughts or ideas what I should look for to make sure it's not running
inefficiently?

Gracias


The indoor coil get filthy over a period of time and becomes very
inefficient. Even with regular filter changes, your coil could
likely use a good cleaning.

As little as 1/16" of dirt on your centrifugal blower can increase operating cost up to 10%. More importantly however is, if you are stupid enough to ask a question like the one you posted here, perhaps someone can assign a caregiver or even power of attorney to take care of everday life's complications, like putting fuel in your vehicle before it runs out, eating or wiping your ass. Get your head out of your ass.
"Jim-Poncin" wrote in message nk.net...

This is the third summer of usage for our air conditioning unit. It's an
external unit that works through the central forced air system.

This summer the KW hrs usage is up about 60 pct over the last two summers.
Obviously, settings and weather influence it, but I'm wondering if it could
be that it needs maintenance of some kind that would make it more efficient
and use less electricity.

Any thoughts or ideas what I should look for to make sure it's not running
inefficiently?

Gracias

And in about five more years, I'll be a slightly experienced tech.

--

Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
www.mormons.com


"HeatMan" wrote in message
...

"Stormin Mormon" wrote in message
...

I'm very new to the heating and aC field. However, I assure you from
personal experience that a dirty AC system can use a LOT more electricity.
And a dirty AC doesn't cool as well. You will likely save the cost of the
service in lower electric.


You've been very new to the HVAC field for quite a few years...

"Anthony Berlin" wrote in message
. ..
As little as 1/16" of dirt on your centrifugal blower can increase operating
cost up to 10%. More importantly however is, if you are stupid enough to ask
a question like the one you posted here,

Faggots like you can't get anyone to pay attention to them in real life, so
they get on the internet to show what assholes they are.